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FY 26
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Program Description

  Head Start

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Program Contacts

Contact Mark Hodge of the HHS - Administration and Support at 240-777-1568 or Deborah Lambert of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2794 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Percent of 3-year olds with demonstrated school readiness 283%72%85%85%85%
Percent of 4-year olds with demonstrated school readiness 383%81%85%85%85%
Number of children in full-day program 1540563571571571
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1  The maximum full-time capacity for program is 540, but FY24 data is higher due to attrition throughout the year. Please note the Head Start federal grant enters re-competition in FY26. Projections for FY26 and FY27 are tentative and dependent on grant.
2  Fluctuations in percentages due to changes in MCPS school readiness curriculum for more rigorous instruction.
3  Fluctuations in percentages due to changes in MCPS school readiness curriculum for more rigorous instruction.
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved$4,754,7622.8
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.($87,836)-0.8
FY26 Recommended$4,666,9262