Don't use Head Start to get to undocumented parents

By Deborah Bergeron / Los Angeles Times

As President Trump’s deputy assistant secretary for early childhood development and director of the Office of Head Start during his first term, I have seen firsthand the positive impact of his leadership.

His dedication to streamlining government resulted in changes to the Head Start system that supported its programs’ commitment to continued quality improvement. As well, his response during covid-19 kept Head Start programs operating and serving children and families and paying staff when many others were not able to do so. I was proud to work under the president’s leadership. That’s why I feel compelled to share my perspective on the recent interim rule that would prevent Head Start programs from serving children whose immigration status is in question.

This is a complex issue, but when it comes to our youngest children — babies and preschoolers — there are some simple considerations to keep in mind.

First and foremost: Let’s not use children to solve an adult problem.

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