Feb 25, 2026 | Child Care, Child Care Providers, Success Stories & Testimonials
Tammy Fortin, owner of Easterseals Little Lonestar Academy, describes her partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area in one word: gift. A gift to her. A gift to her teachers. A gift to her school. A gift to her spirit. “When I didn’t think I could do it, they...
Sep 5, 2025 | Child Care, Child Care Providers, Success Stories & Testimonials
When Jemie talks about her partnership with Workforce Solutions CCS, she doesn’t just mention funding or checklists — she talks about love. With CCS support, she’s been able to access training, mentorship, compliance tools, and guidance — all of which have helped her...
Apr 25, 2025 | Blog, Child Care, Child Care Providers
We’re awarding $1.2 million in bonuses to our child care providers through our Capital Area Retention and Elevation (CARE) Program! Why it matters: CARE provides financial incentives to eligible early learning providers to support staff retention, motivation,...
Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Child Care, Child Care Providers
On July 1, 2024, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will launch a new case management system for the Child Care Services (CCS) program—Texas Child Care Connections (TX3C). Below is more information about upcoming changes to policies and procedures resulting from the...
May 6, 2024 | Child Care, Child Care Providers, In the News
Austin city leaders are working to build out a grant program to help provide financial assistance for certain home-based child care providers, according to a city memo released last week. Austin Public Health and the city’s Economic Development Department are...
Apr 29, 2024 | Child Care, Child Care Providers, In the News
Many child care providers are having a hard time filling positions, putting extra pressure on the workers they already have. Local advocates and government leaders are working to help places hire qualified workers. “We aim to promote the recruitment and...
