As its interim managers in Wayne County prepares to end its administration of Head Start and Early Head Start programs, plans to lay off 65 in have been announced. Photo from Pexels.

News Release

RICHMOND — Community Development Institute Head Start plans to lay off 65 in Wayne County as it prepares to end its interim management of Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

In a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the organization said it will cease overseeing the programs as a new local operator takes over Oct. 1. The name of the incoming operator was not disclosed in the filing.

The layoffs are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 30. It was unclear whether the affected employees will be hired by the new administrator.

Community Development Institute Head Start temporarily manages Head Start programs when a local agency can no longer operate them. The group said it intends to work with the incoming operator to limit disruptions in services for children and families.