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The Trump administration plans to roll back federal regulations for Head Start. Here is what it could mean for California’s San Joaquin Valley

When James Osborne became a foster parent three years ago, he enrolled his son in Head Start, the federally funded early childhood education program. The Angela Martinez Child Development Center in Bakersfield, California, provided childcare while Osborne was at work, and helped the toddler with emotional regulation and socializing with peers. Later, in 2025, Osborne enrolled his daughter in Early Head Start. When he first adopted her at 2 years old, she also struggled…