Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Head Start and EHS Programs.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Head Start and EHS Programs.

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.

To reduce poverty and uplift disadvantaged individuals in East Texas by delivering innovative, community-driven programs in collaboration with other mission-aligned organizations.

TCCA will continue to serve as a model community action agency, empowering families and communities to achieve self-reliance through high-quality programs and services, strategic community collaborations, strong stakeholder support, and effective agency leadership.

This website is supported by Grant Number 06CH011023 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Tri-County Community Action, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCCA) is seeking individuals to serve as Representatives of the Poor on its Board of Directors. Two (2) vacancies are currently available. One position will represent Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties. One position will represent Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties. Applicants must reside in one of the listed counties and be low-income or have recent, firsthand experience with poverty-related challenges. No prior board experience is required. Please contact Brenda Allen at 936-598-3615 ext. 502 for more information.