Mission Statement
The mission of the agency is to provide a comprehensive program of educational, health, and social services to children and their families which promotes self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
Services
Early Head Start and Head Start - Home Based Option:
Teachers visit assigned families once a week for 90 minutes. The parent is viewed as the primary educator of the child, using the Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum. Home Based services are supplemented by classroom socialization activities held twice a month for three hours. Read more...
Early Head Start and Head Start - Center Based Option:
PACT Head Start centers are located in Pittsfield, Beardstown, Macomb, Carthage and Camp Point. Classrooms services range from 3 1/2 hour sessions to full day services. Family Advocates provide social service and information on health needs/services in the home to families on a regular basis. Read more...
Child Care Program:
Macomb PACT provides child care in collaboration with Western Illinois University & the Department of Human Services. The Macomb PACT/WIU Child Care Center is open to children of parents who are either Western Illinois University staff or students or PACT staff. Read more...