We are currently open to the public. All customers visiting a TCOC office must wear a face mask or covering while in the office, and be free of COVID-19 symptoms. We continue to take applications remotely and are scheduling in-person appointments. Only one person will be allowed at an appointment, as we are limiting the number of people in the building.
Serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside Counties in Illinois
Tri-County Opportunities Council serves nine counties in northwest Illinois: Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside. Tap or click on the program names below for more information on each, along with related applications and eligibility guidelines.
Funding to reduce poverty, revitalize income-eligible communities and to empower income-eligible families to become self-sufficient.
Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children or in small groups in classroom settings assisting with academics, social skills or other special needs.
A comprehensive child and family development program to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness for children ages 0-3.
A comprehensive child and family development program to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness for children ages 3-5.
Assistance for individuals and families who are homeless, facing eviction or behind on payments, and assistance for income-eligible households living in participating properties.
Help for eligible income-eligible households to pay for the rising cost of winter energy services.
Scholarships for applicants wishing to pursue high-demand careers.
Concentrates on weatherizing homes to make them safe by inspecting, cleaning and/or repairing the heating system, and to reduce the amount of fuel it takes to heat the home comfortably.
The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC), Community Action Agency, was organized and incorporated in 1965 by a group of interested citizens from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for the purposes of investigating the frequency, location, character and cause of poverty; and coordinating efforts to prevent, alleviate and eliminate poverty through the cooperation of public agencies, private organizations, business, industry and interested individuals.
Notice is hereby given, that Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/HeadStart Program, 405 Emmons Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071, is requesting proposals forRegistered Dietitians/Nutritionists services
United Way of Whiteside County has received $10,000 in restricted grant monies and is collaborating with its partner agency, Tri-County Opportunities Council, and the City of Fulton to distribute
Interested in becoming a board member for Tri-County Opportunities Council? Visit our Board of Directors page for more information on what the position entails.
The TCOC Health page offers specific health requirements for each of our programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, and our Pregnant Women’s program. The page
Tri-County Opportunities Council’s Rental Housing Support Program is now accepting names for its waiting list. The program provides affordable housing to individuals and families with
The Community Services Block Grant has a number of COVID-19 programs available. See below for details. Program guidelines limit CSBG eligibility to individuals and families
405 Emmons Ave.
Rock Falls, IL 61071
800-323-5434
tcoc@tcochelps.org
Serving the northwest Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark & Whiteside