ADDRESS
27 S. State Avenue, Suite 101
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Phone: 815-599-1408
Fax: 815-297-9032
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Regional Office of Education #8
FAMILY T.I.E.S
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