Tri-County Head Start assists families with obtaining health screenings for their children by providing onsite hearing clinics by the local health departments, onsite dental clinics by local dentists and onsite vision clinics by local optometrists. In addition, the agency participates in the VSP, Sight for Students Program which provides qualifying children with a vision exam and glasses. Transportation is available, as well, for medical, dental and special education (intermediate school district) appointments.

In addition, quality nutrition services are provided via a daily breakfast and snack, or lunch and snack. We incorporate a variety of diverse food experiences via our Children of the World program by providing a culturally diverse food selection and experience weekly.

Tri-County Head Start participates in CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form online or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.

Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Director, Office of Adjudication
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you are looking for additional health information, visit our Health Resources section. It contains information on immunizations, Medicaid enrollment, as well as a doctor and dental resource directory.