How The Government Shut Down Is Affecting Kids & Families

BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesThe government shutdown began on October 1 and has continued through the beginning of this week with no resolution in sight. While we know a few obvious things that happen when the government shuts down, many might not be familiar with how these shutdowns affects kids and families across the country — especially when it comes to national assistance programs like WIC and Head Start.Here’s a quick look at what’s happening right now with federal programming that affects kids and families — and what we should be on the lookout for if the shutdown lasts for w