CCISD to Close Child Care in December

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Texas

EXCERPT FROM: Killeen Daily Herald
By Jackie Stone
COPPERAS COVE – With state funding falling off and paid enrollment decreasing, Copperas Cove Independent School District has decided to end its day care program for employees and students.


Agency Expands Child Care Assistance Eligibility

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Texas

EXCERPT FROM: Plainview Daily Herald
By The PDH
The Workforce Solutions South Plains Board of Directors recently approved new income eligibility guidelines for child care assistance provided by the agency.


Stimulus Money Helps Working Parents Pay for Child Care

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Texas

EXCERPT FROM: Beaumont Enterprise
By JEMIMAH NOONOO
Jasmine Fontenot once worked two jobs to pay her son Jadyn's weekly child care costs.


Polar Express Run Benefits Childcare Training, Services

Posted in: Texas

EXCERPT FROM: Daily Progress
Progress staff reports
The upcoming Friday and Saturday runs of the Polar Express, departing the Texas State Railroad’s Palestine depot at 5:30 p.m. each day, will benefit the Anderson County Champions for Children.


Midway Program Helps Special-needs Children Prepare for Kindergarten

Posted in: Texas

There is important work being done on Melonie Cox’s classroom floor.


Needing Room to Grow: Waiting Lists Getting Longer for Childhood Center

Posted in: Texas

Almost 400 children are on the waiting list for the Woodson Early Childhood Center, Abilene’s only campus for Head Start and pre-kindergarten students.


Child Care Crunch Time: Fort Bliss Infants Ending up on Waiting Lists

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Texas

EL PASO -- The city is facing a child care crunch as thousands of soldiers are relocated to Fort Bliss and those serving overseas come home to start families.


Region Gets Child Care Stimulus Funds

Posted in: Texas

Child care services for eligible East Texans have received a multi-million dollar boost from the federal government's stimulus package, according to a press release.


Web Site Lets Parents Check Out Child Care Centers

Posted in: Texas

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is opening its files so parents can find a safe place to leave their children.


New Child Care Funds Available for Parents

Posted in: Subsidy Programs, Texas

SAN ANTONIO -- If you are having trouble paying for child care, Workforce Solutions Alamo may be able to help.