MPS 2023-24 Head Start Notice
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools received notice from the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) that federal financial assistance for the district’s Head Start program will be suspended for 30 days, effective May 21, 2024. MPS’ Head Start grant was approved through May 30, 2024.This will not have any impact on staff, students, or families in the program; all Head Start curricula and activities will continue as scheduled through the end of the school year.
MPS’ Head Start program is one of the longest-standing in Wisconsin. The district is proud of its work providing essential, high-quality, developmentally appropriate, early childhood programs to students, and of the support provided to families.
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