Head Start is turning 60 this year - but the federal program that has served generations of young kids has never been more in danger of being eliminated under the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the government.  Scores of federal workers who helped keep Head Start programs running were laid off … including one from here in the Bay Area whose life changed thanks to Head Start. KQED’s Daisy Nguyen brings us her story.

<p>Head Start is turning 60 this year - but the federal program that has served generations of young kids has never been more in danger of being eliminated under the Trump administration&rsquo;s effort to downsize the government.&nbsp; Scores of federal workers who helped keep Head Start programs running were laid off &hellip; including one from here in the Bay Area whose life changed thanks to Head Start. KQED&rsquo;s Daisy Nguyen brings us her story.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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