Child Care

TWC Continues Support for Expansion of Quality Child Care Providers in Texas

Additional funds will provide opportunities to increase the number of child care providers and support participation in Texas Rising Star Last week, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved $627.5 million in funding to support the addition and expansion of child care providers statewide, as well as assist TWC’s Child Care Services (CCS) providers as they transition to the new requirement to participate in TWC’s quality-rating improvement system, Texas Rising Star. The new funding supports four major efforts: increasing […]

YMCA Of Greater Houston Receives Funding For Covid-19 Child Care Assistance 

Programs provide free tuition to help families in need get back to work In response to the economic crisis facing the community, child care providers, and families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harris County has awarded the YMCA of Greater Houston funding to support residents with child care and virtual learning services to help them get back to work in their communities. This funding is a result of the Harris County Commissioners Court’s unanimous vote to spend […]