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Chief Hoskin expanded the Verna Thompson Early Childhood Act doubling Head Start funding and tasking a reconvened team to examine childcare gaps and operations.
On March 18, 2024, Chief Hoskin signed an amended and expanded version of the Verna Thompson Early Childhood Act. The new law doubled authorized spending on Head Start facility replacement and requires a biennial report.
A reconvened Child Care Task Force was also assigned to examine gaps in child care for the Cherokee Nation workforce and other related entities. The task force also further examined a possible consolidation of Head Start and Child Development Center Operations.
The report was finalized and released January 13, 2025.
1.8 MB / Created ᎤᏃᎸᏔᏅ 13, 2025 / Updated ᎤᏃᎸᏔᏅ 13, 2025
Cherokee Nation Child Care Task Force report analyzes workforce childcare needs, gaps, and potential Head Start & CDC consolidation benefits.
Updated ᎦᎶᏂ 13, 2026
