Support High-Quality Head Start in Our Communities!

Proposed federal changes to Head Start Program Performance Standards will increase class sizes, reduce classroom hours, and eliminate requirements that make Head Start the gold standard in early education and care at SSCAC and nationwide.


South Shore residents, parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to submit an official public comment by October 6, 2026.

How You Can Help!

  1. Use Our Public Comment Toolkit: [Download Toolkit]
  2. Tell Your Story: In your comment, share how South Shore Early Education and Head Start have impacted your family, your work, or your community.
  3. Submit directly to Regulations.gov by clicking the button below: 
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Do Your Homework!

To learn more about the proposed federal changes to Head Start performance standards and view the full NPRM text, click the button below.