Government and Politics - Children and Families

<Tab/>In January, the NLC started a seven point advocacy agenda for 2004 aimed at maximizing federal support for programs that are important to America's cities and towns. There were four programs that NLC wanted to strengthen and get more funding for children and families. They were Head Start, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), No Child Left behind (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Head Start
NLC wants to make sure that Head Start gets reauthorized. This legislation will ensure local control of this extremely thriving program. NLC…