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
In nine northwest Illinois counties, the TCOC Early Head Start/Head Start Preschool Program provides early childhood learning experiences to expectant persons, children five and under, and their families. A variety of programming options are available in Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside Counties. The program is a comprehensive child and family development program that focuses on the whole family. Our primary goals are to work in partnership with parents/guardians to promote self-esteem, build self-confidence, master self-help skills, and prepare children for later school success. Components included within the comprehensive programming are educational services, medical health, dental health and mental health services, nutritional services, services to children with disabilities or special needs, family educational and development services, social services support and referrals, and transportation.
To find out more, please call us at 1-800-323-5434 and ask for Head Start!!
This center based option runs 7 hours per day; four days per week (Monday-Thursday) throughout the school year (August-May).
This center based option runs 8 hours per day; five days per week (Monday-Friday), 12 months per year. It is open to families working, in-school or a combination of both.
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Head Start eligibility requirements are determined by legislation.
To determine your family’s eligibility, please call 1-800-323-5434 and ask for Head Start.
| Family Size | I.E. 50% | I.E. 75% | I.E. 100% | OG 101%-130% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Person | $0-$7,980 | $7,981-$11,970 | $11,971-$15,960 | $15,961-$20,748 |
2 Persons | $0-$10,820 | $10,821-$16,230 | $16,231-$21,640 | $21,641-$28,132 |
3 Persons | $0-$13,660 | $13,661-$20,490 | $20,491-$27,320 | $27,321-$35,516 |
4 Persons | $0-$16,500 | $16,501-$24,750 | $24,751-$33,000 | $33,001-$42,900 |
5 Persons | $0-$19,340 | $19,341-$29,010 | $29,011-$38,680 | $38,681-$50,284 |
6 Persons | $0-$22,180 | $22,181-$33,270 | $33,271-$44,360 | $44,361-$57,668 |
7 Persons | $0-$25,020 | $25,021-$37,530 | $37,531-$50,040 | $50,041-$65,052 |
8 Persons | $0-$27,860 | $27,861-$41,790 | $41,791-$55,720 | $55,721-$72,436 |
This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012543 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the Tri-County Opportunities Council and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.