Family T.I.E.S. is a program for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We are funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, and serve families in Jo Daviess County, as well as Lena-Winslow in Stephenson County.

Our Mission is to empower parents to be the best teachers they can be; to empower families

to make responsible choices and decisions, and to help prepare children for a successful school experience.

Family T.I.E.S Birth - 3 Program

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program has a vision that all children will grow and develop to reach their full potential.

The Parent as Teachers curriculum will provide support and encouragement to families through:

Bi-weekly home visits: Focus on your chld's development and your family's needs, concerns, and hopes
Group connections: Share parenting experiences, gain new insights and talk about topics that interest you
Monthly newsletter: Share up-coming events, resources, and support you in your parenting journey
Services for Spanish-speaking families: Families whose primary language is Spanish in the Galena area can be connected with a Spanish- speaking parent educator
Lending Libraries: Parents may borrow books and toys for use at home with child
Periodic Screening of children: Evaluate growth and development

Family T.I.E.S. has 5 parent educators with offices in East Dubuque, Galena, Elizabeth, and Lena, Illinois. If you would like more information, please contact Christina Slack at 815.747.3192 or cslack@roe8.com.

Family T.I.E.S Preschool for All

Family T.I.E.S. offers a free preschool program in each school district in Jo Daviess County and Lena-Winslow in Stephenson County. Children ages 3 -5 that are not age-eligible for kindergarten (age 5 on or before September 1) may be eligible for the Family T.I.E.S. pre-kindergarten program. Child must qualify through a screening. Please contact your local school district, or Christina Slack at 815.747.3192 or cslack@roe8.com.

Family T.I.E.S. Preschool For All program provides:

Play based learning
Curriculum aligned with Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards
Developmentally appropriate activities
Monthly family fun days
Activity nights for parents and children

Family T.I.E.S. serves the following School Districts

East Dubuque: www.edbqhs.org

Galena: www.gusd120.k12.il.us

Lena-Winslow: www.le-win.net

River Ridge: www.riverridge210.org

Scales Mound: www.scalesmound.net

Stockton: www.stocktonschools.com

Warren: www.205warren.net