Head Start Program Agreement

At a glance

• What: A proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement would have the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge operate the Head Start program and facilities on Progress Road.
• Where it stands: Introduced September 9, 2026 (11-0).
• Next: Public hearing on September 23, 2026.

Details

The Department of Human Development and Services would sign the agreement with the nonprofit to offer community support to pregnant women, young children and low-income families, with services at no or reduced cost to those unable to pay. A separate September 9 introduction would accept a $3,999,479 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant (EmployBR) for April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092026-2435

Log

2026-10-14 - Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting

Emergency item 26-01285: cooperative endeavor agreement with YWCA Greater Baton Rouge to operate the Head Start facilities at 1881 Progress Road (reason given: time constraints). Outcome not yet known.

2026-09-09 - Metropolitan Council

Introduced by Councilman Dunn; Councilwoman Amoroso seconded publication. Vote 11-0 (with Councilman Hurst absent for the introduction votes).