If sequestration is not stopped, Friday's budget cuts are going to cut 70,000 American children out of the change to attend Head Start. This means that 70,000 low-income, at risk children and their families will not get the quality care and services that are so vital to fighting the "War on Poverty". Head Start has been benefiting our neediest children and families for 48 years and should not have to stop (or cut down on the number of children and families helped) now due to the federal governments inablility to balance the our budget. This program develops children in all of their developmental domains, ensures children's mental and physical health, prepares children for public school, educates parents, and empowers parents to take an active role in supporting their children's education. Please sign this petition, stop sequestration, and stop the government from taking away the only chance these 70.000 children and families may have for a good and prosperous life.
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