Texas Child Care Services (TWC Child Care Assistance)

About This Program

Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Services provides financial assistance for child care to low-income families. Eligible parents choose from Texas Rising Star-rated or other licensed providers. Subsidies are paid directly to providers through local Workforce Development Boards. Families pay a co-payment based on income; higher-rated care may be available at no extra cost.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in job training
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications