2025-03-14T12:06:58-05:00 2024-04-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 2501 W BELTLINE HWY STE 501 MADISON WI 53713 990 2023-05-01 751213282 TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION INC TRI- 9365986315 PO DRAWER 1748 CENTER TX 75935 FELICIA WOODARD SHAW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9365986315 2025-03-11 1 1 QUINN DUGAN P02267768 6082741980 2025-03-11 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FELICIA WOODARD SHAW PO DRAWER 1748 CENTER TX 75935 10373080 0 X WWW.TCCAINC.ORG X 1967 TX ELIMINATE POVERTY BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE TOWARD AND INTO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. 18 18 213 1145 0 0 12881772 10311125 120132 60936 716 1019 40069 0 13042689 10373080 0 0 0 0 5973287 5325194 0 0 0 6879372 5253984 12852659 10579178 190030 -206098 2544154 2663206 829653 1115275 1714501 1547931 X TO REDUCE POVERTY AND REMOVE BARRIERS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED THROUGHOUT THE DEEP EAST TEXAS REGION BY PROVIDING IMPACTFUL INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MISSION-MINDED IN OUR COMMUNITIES. 0 0 5225933 0 0 TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION (TCCA) HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SERVE ANGELINA, JASPER, NEWTON, SABINE, SHELBY, SAN AUGUSTINE, AND TYLER COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES 4 EXPECTANT MOTHERS IN THE HOME BASE PROGRAM. THE VISION STATEMENT IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE FAMILIES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) AND ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF).TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, TEAMWORK, AND COMPASSION ARE IMPORTANT TO EACH EMPLOYEE, AND WE WORK DAILY TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO MEET THE AGE AND INCOME CRITERIA. THE PROGRAM IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL WELLNESS, NUTRITIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS FUNDED TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 626 CHILDREN AGES 0-5. THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM HAS 154 SLOTS FOR CHILDREN IN A CENTER-BASED SETTING AND 40 SLOTS IN A HOME-BASED SETTING. THE HEAD START PROGRAM HAS 83 SLOTS FOR CHILDREN IN HOME-BASED SETTINGS AND 349 SLOTS FOR CHILDREN IN CENTER-BASED SETTINGS. THE HEAD START PROGRAM CUMULATIVELY SERVED A TOTAL OF 445 CHILDREN IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND 237 IN THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING PARENTS WITH AN ONGOING SOURCE OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START HAS A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN AUGUSTINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE WE SERVE 60 HEAD START CHILDREN IN 3 ISD CLASSROOMS. SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY IS ONE OF THE POOREST COUNTIES IN TEXAS AND THIS RELATIONSHIP HAS INCREASED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGED THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ENLIST SERVICES NEEDED BY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO INCREASE THE RESOURCES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO THEM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PARTNERS WITH THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM. TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COLLEGES, SUCH AS ANGELINA COLLEGE, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, AND PANOLA COLLEGE. THESE PARTNERSHIPS HELP PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP ACCOMPLISH GOALS FOR STAFF AND PARENTS. PANOLA COLLEGE STUDENTS EVEN PROVIDED ONSITE TRAINING TO OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING AND TOOTH BRUSHING.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN THROUGH WORKING TO MEET THE SCHOOL READINESS GOALS. CHILDREN ARE ASSESSED 3 TIMES A YEAR AND OUTCOMES ARE MONITORED, ANALYZED, AND AGGREGATED BY THE EDUCATION TEAM. FAMILIES ARE KEPT INFORMED OF THEIR CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR THROUGH 2 HOME VISITS AND PARENT CONFERENCES. THE TEACHING STAFF ALSO PROVIDE OUTCOME REPORTS TO OUR PARENTS ALONG WITH ACTIVITIES THAT THEY CAN DO IN THE HOME SETTING TO WORK WITH THEIR CHILD. THIS IS IN HOPES OF CLOSING THE HOME SCHOOL CONNECTION. SCHOOL READINESS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MUST WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY ARE MET. THIS PROGRAM SETS GOALS FOR FAMILIES IN SEVEN OUTCOME AREAS; FAMILY WELL-BEING, POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILIES AS LIFELONG EDUCATORS, FAMILIES AS LEARNERS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN TRANSACTION, FAMILY CONNECTIONS TO PEERS AND COMMUNITY, AND FAMILIES AS ADVOCATES AND LEARNERS. FAMILY OUTCOMES PLAY A HUGE ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF THE CHILD AND THE ABILITY OF THE FAMILY TO MOVE FORWARD OUT OF POVERTY.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PARTNERS WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND AREA RESOURCES TO ENSURE PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS KNOW WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM DOES THIS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS RESOURCE FAIRS, FAMILY SERVICE ADVISORY MEETINGS, COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUPS (CRCG) MEETINGS, AND POLICY COUNCIL MEETINGS.WE HAD 1,145 VOLUNTEERS FOR LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM.THE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH OUR SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM.FAMILY ADVOCATE SPECIALISTS RECEIVE MONTHLY MENTORING FROM THE FAMILY SERVICE MANAGER. THEY REVIEW EACH MONTHS MENTORING TOPIC DURING THEIR MONTHLY STAFF MEETING TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEY HAVE IN ASSISTING FAMILIES MEET THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.TCCA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IMPLEMENTS COACHING WITH FIDELITY USING THE CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT SCORING SYSTEM (CLASS) AS AN OBSERVATION TOOL THAT ALIGNS WITH HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. THE MONITORING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLASS TOOL IS A KEY ELEMENT THAT CONTRIBUTES SUSTAINED QUALITY SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR EDUCATION STAFF. MONITORING, MENTORING, AND COACHING WILL ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE SCHOOL READINESS GOALS. TEACHING STAFF SET GOALS TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS UTILIZE TRAINING THAT HAS RESEARCH-BASED RESOURCES. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE CENTER (ECLKC), MYTEACHSTONE, AND HEAD START EARLY LEARNING OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK (ELOF) ARE USED TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH BEST PRACTICES FOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. PRACTICE BASED COACHING IS BEING USED TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD ACHIEVES THE DESIRED OUTCOMES AND TEACHERS HAVE CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TEACHERS WORK WITH THE EDUCATION MENTOR MANAGER, HS MENTOR, EHS MENTOR, AND CENTER DIRECTOR TO COMPLETE ASSIGNED TASKS THROUGH MYTEACHSTONE TO ENSURE ALL TEACHING STAFF ARE SUCCESSFUL IN PREPARING THEIR STUDENTS TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS. 3353697 0 0 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP REGULAR PROGRAM GRANT): DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2024, TRI-COUNTY ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 1,747 HOUSEHOLDS WITH UTILITY ASSISTANCE (ELECTRIC, GAS, AND/PR PROPANE ASSISTANCE). THIS INCLUDED ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER. THESE 1,747 HOUSEHOLDS WERE MADE UP OF 3,207 INDIVIDUALS. APPROXIMATELY $1,655,645 DOLLARS WERE SPENT TO ASSIST THESE HOUSEHOLDS/INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE 2024 PROGRAM. ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST QUALIFY AND MEETING THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL OF 150% OR LESS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH LIHEAP CEAP GRANT. 1321398 0 60936 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE: DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2024, TRI-COUNTY PROVIDED: 1 INDIVIDUAL WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT UP TO A LIVING WAGE, 1 INDIVIDUAL WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH A LIVING WAGE OR HIGHER, DISTRIBUTION OF 2,091 FOOD BAGS TO INDIVIDUALS TO HELP ERADICATE HUNGER WITHIN OUR SHELBY COUNTY SERVICE AREA, 6 HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, 2 INDIVIDUALS WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING PLACEMENTS, 278 INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS, 33 INDIVIDUALS WITH HYGIENE FACILITATION UTILIZATIONS (E.G. SHOWERS, SINKS, ETC.), 97 INDIVIDUALS WITH VITA TAX ASSISTANCE, 160 STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 1,652 REFERRALS WERE MADE ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS, 5 INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOWARD TRANSITIONING OUT OF POVERTY (TOP), 2 INDIVIDUALS WHO OBTAINED A RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL, CERTIFICATE, OR DEGREE RELATING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL SKILLS, AND 183 CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (GAS CARDS). 9901028 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 1 213 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 9365986315 214 NACOGDOCHES ST CENTER TX 75935 ISHA BROWN CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KERL VANCE VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EVELYN WATTS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 WILBERT BARNETT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VERONICA BERRY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LATREASER CARTWRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUDGE CHAD SIMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FELICIA CLOUDY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE GRANT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEROY HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AUBREY HULL-GOODWIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBRA JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER KIEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RODGER MCLANE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RODNEY NORSWORTHY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON RATCLIFF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CEDRIC SELLS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL WOODS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LENOLA WYATT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LATRICIA REYNOLDS CFO 40.00 X 78077 0 6615 PAUL RUNYON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 28884 0 1600 106961 0 8215 0 0 0 0 0 10311125 10311125 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 624200 60936 60936 60936 1019 1019 10373080 60936 0 1019 141863 125514 16349 4349644 3899768 449876 54391 48472 5919 393246 350454 42792 386050 344041 42009 57793 57793 324280 318371 5909 56632 53390 3242 415125 407546 7579 90223 83202 7021 418 418 120262 95743 24519 150894 145654 5240 DIRECT SERVICES 3272390 3272390 FOOD SERVICE 347575 347176 399 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 186271 184947 1324 SMALL EQUIP, REPAIRS & 136734 129417 7317 95387 94943 444 10579178 9901028 678150 0 480425 706471 200038 217232 814954 622782 17851 58336 2955201 2029795 922243 925406 108643 132979 2544154 2663206 685682 754627 0 226104 9499 72 134472 134472 829653 1115275 X 1078937 1245689 635564 302242 1714501 1547931 2544154 2663206 -206098 39528 0 X X 0 0 1 0 X 8479134 9843577 11209869 12881772 10311125 52725477 8479134 9843577 11209869 12881772 10311125 52725477 52725477 975 1070 1145 716 1019 4925 809922 809922 53540324 589739 0.98480 0.97880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1101410 388846 712564 1853791 1640949 212842 925406 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION 134472 134472 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND DISCUSSED IN BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING DEALING WITH THE ORGANIZATION IS GIVEN TO BOARD MEMEBRS AND A VENDOR LIST IS CIRCULATED TO ENSURE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONFLICTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN POSSIBLE. IF CONFLICTS EXIST, REAL OR APPARENT, THEY MUST BE DISCLOSED TO BOARD AND THE CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL REFRAINS FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DECISIONS THAT INVOLVE THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EACH EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING KEY OFFICERS, RECEIVES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THESE ARE PERFORMED BY EACH EMPLOYEES RESPECTIVE SUPERVISOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A WAGE STUDY WAS COMPLETED LATE 2022. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.