Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/Head Start

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Tri-County Opportunities Council is looking for a LIHEAP Intake Worker to join our team at our LaSalle location!

Are you someone who enjoys helping people, providing excellent customer service, and making a difference in the lives of local families? This position helps individuals access vital energy assistance with heating, cooling, electricity, and natural gas costs.

Job duties include:
• Assisting clients with LIHEAP applications
• Reviewing and verifying required documentation
• Entering application information accurately
• Explaining program requirements and next steps
• Providing friendly, confidential customer service

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits include: Paid Holidays • PTO • Sick Time • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, 403(b) retirement, and more.

Interested in joining our team? Fill out an application at our website: https://tcochelps.org/job-postings/

Contact Tammy at 815-625-7830 ext. 310 for any questions.

Come be part of a team that helps local families access the resources they need! ❤️

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08/25/2026

📅 Mark your calendars: 9/8 is ! 💜

Join the nationwide effort to raise awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and promote accessible mental health support.

This year's theme, "988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough," reminds us that you don't have to be in crisis to reach out. Whatever you're facing - big or small - your reason for seeking support is reason enough.

Learn more and find out how to get involved at 988DayToolkit.org.

08/24/2026

Here is some additional information on the workshops in our last post.

08/24/2026

💙 Reminder: NAMI Family Support Group meets tomorrow!

Join us Tuesday, August 25th, in Sterling for our NAMI Family Support Group. This is a safe, supportive space for family members and loved ones of individuals living with mental health conditions to connect, share, and know they’re not alone.

St John's Lutheran Church (Sterling) 6:30 pm

No registration necessary. Come as you are. 💚

We’d love to see you there!

08/24/2026

What if one of the biggest challenges facing our local economy isn't what you think?

It starts with child care.

In this episode of Along the Rock, we dive into the workforce shortage, the growing demand for child care, and the local efforts to support educators, families, and young children.

Hear from Abby Hoskins, Maggie Fern, and Rachael DeSpain as they explain why investing in early childhood is an investment in every community.

🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation: https://theradar.online/along-the-rock-s3-ep-158-why-early-childhood-education-is-in-crisis-and-what-the-sauk-valley-can-do-about-it/

08/18/2026

Head Start parents and caregivers: Our special Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) webinar is tomorrow!

The federal government has proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the rules that help guide how Head Start programs serve children and families. Your perspective is important as the Head Start community learns more about what is being proposed and prepares to respond.

Join us on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. NHSA’s Government Affairs team will share the latest updates, answer questions, listen to parents’ concerns, and talk about how the Head Start community can make its voice heard.

Register today and be part of the conversation about the future of Head Start: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XdFO0r6fRWSHMtMeCaYZfA #/registration