• Standard Child Care Eligibility
    Screening & Application

    Welcome! We currently have a waiting list for our program. Please click the "Next" button below to proceed to the eligibility screening section.

  • Eligibility Screening

    Please answer the following questions. If you meet the basic eligibility requirements, you can proceed to the full application.

    • START COUNTY - County Question 
    • COUNTY NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - County Question 
    • It looks like you live in a county outside of the Heart of Texas service region. Only residents of Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties are eligible to receive Child Care Assistance from the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board.

      What You Can Do

      Apply for child care assistance through the Workforce Development Board that serves your area. Once on the directory page, enter your residential zip code in the "Zip Code" field, select "Child Care Assistance" under Service Type, and a list of the Workforce Solutions offices that serve your area will display with phone numbers, addresses and websites.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START $1 MILLION - $1 Million Question Section 
    • $1 MILLION NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - $1 Million Question Question 
    • Based on your response to this eligibility question, you don't qualify for Child Care Assistance from Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas. We encourage you to review our Parent Resources web page for additional resources and information that may be helpful to you.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START CCS - Currently Receiving CCS Question Section 
    • CCS NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - Currently Receiving CCS Question 
    • You are not required to submit another application if you are already enrolled in child care services in the Heart of Texas or another board area. To add another child to your current services or to request a board transfer, please complete our Request a Change form. If you need assistance, call 254-296-5370 or email us.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START PARENT - Parent/Guardian of 13 year old Question Section 
    • PARENT NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - Parent/Guardian of 13 year old Question 
    • Based on your response to this eligibility question, you don't qualify for Child Care Assistance from Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas. We encourage you to review our Parent Resources web page for additional resources and information that may be helpful to you.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START TANF - TANF/Choices Question Section 
    • TANF NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - TANF/Choices Question 
    • Because you have recently applied for or are enrolled in the Choices or TANF program, you must call Bobbie Williams of Workforce Solutions at 254-296-5219 or toll free at 866-982-9226 before you can apply for Child Care assistance. Thank you.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START PARENT SITUATION - Parent Situation Question Section 
    • PARENT SITUATION NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - Parent Situation Question Section 
    • Based on your response to this eligibility question, you don't qualify for Child Care Assistance from Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas. We encourage you to review our Parent Resources web page for additional resources and information that may be helpful to you.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • START INCOME - Parent Income Question Section 
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    • *Income does not include federal or state assistance or child support and is your gross income received (before taxes).

      **Family size consists of those in the home that can be claimed as dependents on a federal tax return or a minor who is the responsibility of the parent/applicant.

      State Median Income= SMI

    • INCOME NOT ELIGIBLE Statement - Parent Situation Question Section 
    • Based on your response to this eligibility question, you don't qualify for Child Care Assistance from Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas. We encourage you to review our Parent Resources web page for additional resources and information that may be helpful to you.

      Return to Child Care Services website.

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    • Based on your responses, you meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply for Child Care Assistance. NOTE: Eligibility for services is dependent upon information collected in the application and can not be determined until our Child Care Services staff has reviewed your application and all required documentation has been verified. Click the "Next" button below to proceed to the application.

  • Priority of Service

    If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions below, you may receive priority among our list of applicants for child care services. Supporting documentation will be required for selected priority statuses. If none of the statements below apply to you, click the "None of the above statements apply to me" option.
  • NOTE: You will be required to submit the following documents if you check the corresponding box above:

    • Qualified Veteran: You will need to provide a DD214 or self-attestation form
    • Spouse of Qualified Veteran: You will need to provide a DD214 or self-attestation form
    • Current or Former Foster Youth: You will need to provide a letter from the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Teen Parent: Your school counselor must complete a Verification of School Enrollment Form
    • Parent of a Child with a Disability: You will need to provide medical documentation
    • Child Protective Services Assistance: You need to provide a copy of your current Safety Plan from CPS.
  • Parent Information

    Please fill out the information in this section according to the parent who is applying for child care.
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  • Parent Contact Information


  • *Providing your social security number is optional.

  • Parent Employment & School Information

    Please fill out the information in this section according to the parent who is applying for child care. Additional fields may display based on your responses.
    • Applicant Employer 1 Information Section 
    • Employment Information

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    • Applicant Employer 2 Information Section 
    • Employer 2 Information

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    • Applicant Employer 3 Information Section 
    • Employer 3 Information

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    • Applicant School Information Section 
    • School Information

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    • Complete the next two fields if you are enrolled in a college or training program. Note: Parents are not eligible for child care assistance for the pursuit of education beyond an Associate's (2-year) Degree.

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  • Household Information

    Please fill out the information in this section based on the household of the parent applying for child care.
  • Spouse/Significant Other Information

    You are seeing this section because you indicated that a spouse/significant other lives in your household. Please fill out the information in this section according to the spouse/significant other living in the household.
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  • Spouse/Significant Other Contact Information


  • Spouse/Significant Other Employment & School Information

    Please answer the following employment and school status questions in regard to the spouse/significant other living in the household with the applicant.
  • *Providing your social security number is optional.

    • Spouse/Significant Other Employment Information Section 
    • Employer Information

      You are seeing this section because you indicated that your spouse/significant other is currently employed. Please fill out this section according to your spouse/significant other's employment information.
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    • Spouse/Significant Other School Information Section 
    • School Information

      You are seeing this section because you indicated that your spouse/significant other is currently enrolled in school/training. Please fill out this section according to your spouse/significant other's school/training information.
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    • Complete the next two fields if your Spouse/Significant Other is enrolled in a college or training program. Note: Parents are not eligible for child care assistance for the pursuit of education beyond an Associate's Degree (2-year degree).

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  • Children in Need of Care Information

    Select the number of children who live in your household and are in need of child care. Information fields for the number of children selected will display.
    • Child 1 - Children in Need of Care Section 
    • Child's Information

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    • Child 2 - Children in Need of Care Section 
    • Second Child's Information

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    • Child 3 - Children in Need of Care Section 
    • Third Child's Information

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    • Child 4 - Children in Need of Care Section 
    • Fourth Child's Information

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    • Child 5 - Children in Need of Care Section 
    • Fifth Child's Name

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    • *Providing your social security number is optional.

  • Children Who DO NOT Need Care Information

    You are seeing this because you selected "yes" to having other children living in your household who DO NOT need child care. Information fields for the number of children selected will display.
    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Child 1 Section 
    • Child's Information

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    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Child 2 Section 
    • Second Child's Information

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    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Child 3 Section 
    • Third Child's Information

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    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Child 4 Section 
    • Fourth Child's Information

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    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Child 5 Section 
    • Fifth Child's Information

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    • Children who DO NOT Need Care Section Collapse Stopper 
    • *Providing your social security number is optional.

  • Child Care Provider Information

    If applicable, please fill out the name of your current child care provider or the name of the child care provider you plan to use.
    • Current Child Care Provider Information 
    • New Child Care Provider Information 
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  • Orientation to Complaint Form

    NOTE: TO READ THE ENTIRE FORM, CLICK THE GRAY BAR ON THE RIGHT OF THE BOX BELOW TO SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM. YOU MUST SCROLL THROUGH TO THE END OF THE TEXT TO BE ABLE TO CLICK THE CHECK BOX.

  • Please do not initial below until you have read and understand the contents of this notice.
    This is to certify that I have read the Orientation to Complaint Procedure and that I have been given the opportunity to ask questions about its contents. By clicking the Orientation to Complaint box below, I acknowledge this orientation to the Complaint Procedure and the statement regarding Equal Opportunity Is The Law. Contact Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas at 254-754-5421 if you have questions about the contents of the form.

    (Detailed instructions and the appropriate address for the program in which you are enrolled is listed HERE. Las instrucciones detalladas y el direccionamiento apropiado se enumera AQUI).

    Favor de no firmar sin haber leído este aviso y comprende su contenido.
    Por esta, confirmo que he leído el Orientación de Dar Quejas Para Aplicantes y Participantes, y que he tenido la oportunidad de hacer preguntas acerca de su contenido. Al poner sus iniciales, declaro que he recibido esta orientación a la Póliza De Dar Quejas y que entiendo la sección titulada Igualdad De Oportunidades Es La Ley. Contacte Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas en 254-754-5421 si tiene preguntas sobre el contenido de la forma.

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