Healthcare providers, politicians and parents are raising concerns that programs for children with developmental disabilities could close if proposed federal funding cuts become official.
While the government shutdown has left many of these changes in limbo, stakeholders are voicing their concerns about what’s at stake for these children and families.
BornHava Faces Uncertain Future
For four decades, BornHava preschool and early intervention program in Amherst has worked to nurture and educate children with developmental disabilities.
“We service kids that need extra help,” said Dr. Shannon Karcher, executive director of BornHava…