Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project gives priority to children with disabilities. At least, 10% of enrollment is comprised of children with special needs. Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project collaborates closely with the local school districts. Local school districts are mandated to provide services to children with disabilities from ages 0 to 21.

 

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project and LEA (local schools) have an interagency agreement for services to children in the program that may need special services and that meet IDEA criteria.

 

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project has an interagency agreement with local ECI programs that provide services to children with disabilities 0 to 3 years of age. This agreement ensures the continuation of services through the Head Start Program for families who meet the eligibility criteria.

 

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project has licensed mental health professionals who provide preventative and intervention services to all Head Start children in need.

 

If you know of a child in need of these services, please contact your local Head Start office or you may contact Vanessa Davis, Special Services Manager at (936)598-6315 ext.22 or at vdavis@tccainc.org.