Many Head Start programs across the country could be forced to close at the end of this week if the federal government shutdown continues, jeopardizing free child care and other services for tens of thousands of families with young children.

Unless a deal is reached, more than 65,000 children in 140 local Head Start programs will not get their federal grant funding come Nov. 1.

The early childhood program Head Start is facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown. Some Head Start educators are already working without pay, other programs are preparing to close.

Children and families who rely on Head Start programs could see an impact if the government shutdown extends into November.

Three large providers of Head Start programs in Georgia secured an emergency loan to keep programs running for 45 days as the government shutdown continues.

At least one program in Knox County has applied for a line of credit to keep the preschool program open because its contract will expire Nov. 1

In Tennessee, 267 childcare and early education slots would go unfunded and 56 Head Start workers would be furloughed.

North Florida Child Development says the Madison County School District wants to evict them from their facility at Madison Central High School. The district says they're helping families transition.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to impact Wisconsin Head Start programs significantly. According to the Wisconsin Head Start Association, two programs in the state will lose access to federal funds on Nov.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Children’s Services Council of Leon County is stepping in to help ensure Head Start centers stay open. CSC Leon announced a $300,000 allocation to four Head Start centers in Tallahassee.