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Proposed Changes Announced by Office of Head Start
Aug 13th, 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the Office of Head Start (OHS) made available the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes two changes under the Designation Renewal System (DRS).
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Comment Period Open for Public Notice affecting Head Start
Jul 2nd, 2019
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, The Office of Head Start made available the following Notice seeking Request for Public Comment:
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2019 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Apr 16th, 2019
Sharing a link to the updated HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2019.
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USDA Approves Disaster Food Benefits for Nebraska Disaster Areas
Mar 28th, 2019
Low-income Nebraskans recovering from recent flooding could be eligible for food benefits through the Disaster SNAP program approved today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Input Requested on Office of Head Start Proposal
Mar 26th, 2019
Office of Head Start puts out a notice of proposed rule to remove requirements for 100% of Head Start preschool center-based children be served for 1020 hours per year.
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WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler
Feb 8th, 2019
Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.
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Federal Nutrition Programs to remain funded through February
Jan 9th, 2019
The USDA has announced the nearly 40 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will continue receiving their benefits in February if the current federal government shutdown continues.
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Partial Government Shutdown & Federal Grants
Jan 3rd, 2019
According to governing.com "A number of discretionary programs are continuing operations during the government shutdown because of previously passed measures that cover a full year of funding.
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Budget Process Reminder
May 24th, 2017
Trump's Budget -- What are the next steps in the process?
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Updated HHS Poverty Guidelines
Feb 1st, 2017
The 2017 update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines has been released.
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Program Instruction PI-HS-17-01
Jan 6th, 2017
PI-HS-17-01 notifies for-profit Head Start grantees of new Uniform Guidance obligations
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New Administration, New Questions
Nov 14th, 2016
Potential changes under the Trump administration could impact families, early childhood education professionals, and Federally funded programs.
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ACF-PI-HS-16-03 FY 2016 Head Start Funding Increase
May 16th, 2016
New Program Instruction regarding Cost of Living Allowance
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2CFR Part 200 or 45 CFR Part 75
Oct 23rd, 2015
This news item includes a link to a comparison chart for 2CFR Part 200 and 45 CFR Part 75
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CLASP article discusses new child care assistance figures
Mar 24th, 2015
New report highlights the worsening trend in the number of children receiving child care assistance.
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Layered Funding Resource
Feb 6th, 2015
"Putting it Together: A Guide to Financing Comprehensive Services in Child Care and Early Education" by Christine Johnson-Staub
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New Poverty Guidelines Released
Jan 23rd, 2015
The DHHS has released its annual update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines.
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Newly Proposed Pre-K Funding Could Mean Greater Competition
Jan 21st, 2015
Information from First Five Years Fund on proposed new pre-k and early learning improvements under the reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
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