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Welcome to Tazewell / Woodford Head Start Program

Head Start is a federally funded preschool and family development program for low income children age three to five and their families.  Head Start’s educational program is designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Children attend the program three hours a day Monday through Friday.  The curriculum follows both the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework as well as the Illinois Learning Standards.  Families are encouraged to participate in a variety of program activities throughout the year.

For more information please see the "Enrollment Information" portion of this site or contact us at 309-699-6843 or email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it                                                                

 

Important Dates

May  20                        MTC Family Picnic

May  24                        Last Day of School for all sites

May  29  -  June 1        End of the Year Homevisits

(Parent Committee meetings and other events going on at your child's center can be found by selecting the tab for that center at the top of the page.)

 

One Call Now Family Profile

 
The "Family Profile" allows you to add additional contact information to our roster! Clicking on the logo below  takes you to a special One Call Now page that allows you to add phone numbers and/or email addresses.


 

Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

"A Service of the Office of Head Start"
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

 

About Head Start

Resources

Staff Site

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TWHS Vision Statement

The employees of Head Start will be creative, possess a strong work ethic, be dedicated to professional development, and be committed to making a difference in the life of every Head Start child and family.  Through supportive teamwork and honest, open and effective communication we will empower parents to become positive role models for their children.

 

TWHS Mission Statement

The mission of Tazewell Woodford Head Start is to create a sense of self- worth in children and parents, to provide resources and support to strengthen the family unit, to empower them to achieve their full potential, and to serve as an advocate within the community.