UAMS Head Start Centers to Reopen After Restoration of Federal Funding
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is pleased to announce that federal funding has been restored for UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, allowing them to reopen Tuesday, Dec. 9 under normal operating hours.
The recent government shutdown forced a temporary closure of UAMS Head Start locations beginning Nov. 1. With funding now reinstated, UAMS is ready to welcome children and families back into classrooms and resume full services.
“We are grateful for the patience, understanding and continued support of our families during this challenging time,” said UAMS Head Start Director Tyra Larkin. “Our staff has missed the children and is eager to return to providing the high-quality early childhood education and family support that Head Start is known for.”
UAMS Head Start is also accepting applications for new enrollees. Families are encouraged to apply online at headstart.uams.edu or visit the Central Office at 8901 Kanis Road in Little Rock.
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