More than 2,000 children in the Kansas City area could be left in the lurch if Head Start programs temporarily close as the federal government shutdown continues.
The Mid-America Regional Council, which oversees Head Start programs in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, said it’s not received notice of award for the grant cycle beginning on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.
Without certainty of reimbursement, MARC said it can’t incur any expenses for Head Start services after Oct. 31 and may need to temporarily close centers…