BALTIMORE — For 60 years, Head Start has been a vital program across the country for early childhood education, but if the government shutdown continues to drag on, those Head Start services could go away.

Head Start is a nationwide program that supports children's growth from birth to age 5, centered around early learning and development, health and family well-being.

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Erika Watkins' son was in Head Start just after the pandemic, and she says she is forever grateful to the program.

"While I taught my son as much as I could, the benefit of him being socially involved with other students it was very important for him to have that kind of engagement," Watkins said.

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