Feds’ proposal to alter Head Start could ‘dismantle’ program in Virginia, parents and advocates say

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Amanda Daugherty, a mother from Nottoway County, valued the Head Start program in Virginia because it closely reflected her values and experience before she was hired by the program in October 2021.

Less than six months later, the program came to her aid after her husband died, stepping in to help stabilize her family and give her children a strong developmental and educational start during a time of uncertainty.

“Our local agency … wrapped their …

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