Tri-County Community Action, Inc. was founded in 1966 by a group of citizens concerned about the needs of people in distress within the local community. At that time the agency served Shelby, Sabine, and San Augustine counties. In 1977 the Head Start Program expanded into Angelina County. In 1984, it expanded into Jasper, Newton, and Tyle
Tri-County Community Action, Inc. was founded in 1966 by a group of citizens concerned about the needs of people in distress within the local community. At that time the agency served Shelby, Sabine, and San Augustine counties. In 1977 the Head Start Program expanded into Angelina County. In 1984, it expanded into Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties. In 2001, we expanded all services except Head Start into Harrison, Panola and Upshur counties.
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. From case managers to outreach workers, we work together to provide comprehensive support to our clients and families.
We are proud to partner with a variety of local organizations to provide the best possible support to our clients. From food banks to healthcare providers, our partners help us extend our reach and impact in the community.
Policy council representatives and alternates are elected by the parent groups of each center during the months of August and September.
Members and Alternates 2023-2024
Vicky Milstead – COM.REP. (Chairperson)
Cedric Sells – Board Rep/Parent Jasper (Vice Chairperson)
David Garner – Com. Rep (Secretary)
Rosa Rojas – Shelby Tri-C Member
Kinnetha Seastrunk - Jasper CB Member
Oraiellie Frugie - Jasper CB Alternate
Laticia Freeman-Farley - Lil Panthers Member
Michelle Rodriguez - Lil Panthers Alternate
Josh James - Lil Panthers Alternate
Secunda Barlow- Newton CB Member
Shaniece Edwards - Newton CB Member
Raenia Fowler - Newton CB Alternate
Jessica Henson - Sabine HB Member
Heather Howell - Sabine HB Alternate
Wanda Parks -San Augustine Member
Orteshia Hicks - San Augustine Alternate
Torshundra Garrett - San Augustine ISD Member
Reva Davis - San Augustine ISD Alternate
Katonya Wilkerson - Angelina Member
Kim Koepke - Angelina Member
Roynisha Johnson -Angelina Alternate
Sharika Dearmon -Angelina Alternate
Tulsa Chandler - Tyler Lil Eagles Member
Jennifer Evans -Tyler Lil Eagles Alternate
Desiree Midkiff - Tyler HB Member
Charles Grisby -Community Representative
Shelia Rains –Community Representative
Susan Gonzalez -Community Representative
David Garner - Community Representative
Vicky Milstead - Community Representative
Carlene Womack - Community Representative
Cedric Sells - Board Representative/PC
Rev Rodney Norsworthy – Board Representative/PC
The Head Start governing board members have the legal and fiscal responsibilities of the agency. Among them is reviewing a wide variety of documents and reports, from personnel policies to federal directives.
Board Members 2023-2024
Isha Brown - Chairperson
Keri Vance - Vice Chairperson
Debbra Johnson - Secretary
Evelyn Watts - Treasurer
Elected Officials by Counties
Andre Grant - Tyler
Debbra Johnson - Shelby
Attorney Rodger McLane - Panola
Judge Chad Sims - Harrison
Rev. Rodney Norsworthy - Jasper
Leroy Hughes - San Augustine
Private Sector
Wilbert Barnett - Tyler
Jennifer Kiel - Jasper
Felicia Cloudy - Shelby
Keri Vance - Panola
Isha Brown - Harrison
Representatives of the Poor
Rev Paul Woods - Tyler
Cedric Sells - Jasper
Evelyn Watts - Sabine
James Brown - Panola
William Morris - Harrison
Sharon Ratcliff - San Augustine
Lenola Wyatt - Shelby
Isha Brown - ECE Expert
Lynda Russell - Attorney
Sharon Ratcliff - Fiscal Expert
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