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Category: Child Care

“I’m Feeling at Peace” | Grace on Receiving Support Through Raising Travis County
Grace is a working parent participating in the Raising Travis County initiative, a partnership between Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Travis County that helps eligible families access child care assistance.

In this testimonial, Grace shares what life was like before receiving support, the financial stress of balancing everyday expenses, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing she can now build savings, pay down debt, and focus on her family’s future.

She also offers advice for other parents who may be considering applying for assistance.

“I’m feeling at peace just knowing that I’ll have more of a margin to live on.”

❤️ Topics in this story:

Child care assistance

Working families

Financial stability

Raising Travis County

Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Parent support

Child care scholarships

To learn more about Raising Travis County and to get on the waitlist, visit rtc.wfscapitalarea.com
June 5, 2026
ACC joining Austin-area schools for new healthcare academy

Austin Community College is collaborating with area schools to connect students to medical careers through the Central Texas Healthcare Academy.

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May 12, 2026
It used to take 2 years to get affordable childcare in Travis County. Now, it’s taking months

Travis County is working with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the nonprofit that also manages the state’s affordable childcare list, to connect families with Raising Travis County scholarships.

Marjorie Vese Villafranco, a family services manager for Workforce Solutions, said the funding is coming at a crucial time for new parents.

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May 11, 2026
Travis County approves $17.6M in childcare contracts to expand access

Travis County Commissioners on Tuesday approved millions in contracts that they said would expand childcare access in the county, with a particular focus on after-school and summer programs, as part of a funding initiative voters approved in 2024.

The contracts with more than a dozen local nonprofits — including United Way for Greater Austin, Austin Sunshine Camps, Latinitas and the Greater Austin YMCA — collectively represent a $17.65 million investment in childcare across the county.

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May 5, 2026
Travis County approves $17.6M expansion of childcare programs

Travis County commissioners voted Tuesday on more than $17 million in new contracts aimed at expanding childcare, after‑school programs and summer opportunities for families across the county.

The $17.65 million investment fund contracts with 13 community partners through the Raising Travis County initiative, which was approved by voters to increase access to affordable, high‑quality childcare and out‑of‑school time programs.

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May 5, 2026
Travis County $75M affordable child care initiative underway with scholarships, expansion plans

Child care scholarships, after-school care and other efforts are underway to grow a voter-approved initiative to provide more affordable child care for low-income families in Travis County.

In 2024, voters approved increasing the county’s tax rate to generate $75 million for Raising Travis County. So far, the county has awarded more than $28 million to the Workforce Solutions Capital Area nonprofit as well as local school districts and other community organizations.

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April 13, 2026
Travis County considers expanding affordable child care offerings with designated slots, nontraditional hours

Travis County is looking to provide guaranteed child care availability for low-income families and expand child care options for families working during nontraditional hours.

The $75 million Raising Travis County initiative—approved by voters in November 2024—is expected to support several programs aimed at increasing affordable child care for around 9,800 children, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The county has awarded nearly $29 million in annual funding to the Workforce Solutions Capital Area nonprofit, local school districts and other community organizations, according to county documents.

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February 27, 2026
“They Lifted Us Up” | Tammy Fortin on Child Care, Purpose, and Workforce Solutions
For more than 30 years, Tammy Forton has dedicated her life to serving children and families through early childhood education.

In this testimonial, Tammy shares how her partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area helped transform her school through teacher training, child care scholarships, Texas Rising Star support, staffing resources, and ongoing collaboration.

What began as two classrooms with seven children became a thriving school “filled with laughter and happiness.”

More importantly, Tammy shares the deeper impact this support had on her teachers, families, and even her own confidence as a leader.

“When I didn’t think I could do it, they told me I could.”

Topics in this story include:
- Child care scholarships
- Teacher retention and support
- Texas Rising Star
- Workforce partnerships
- Early childhood education
- Building quality child care environments
- Supporting underserved families
Thank you to Tammy for sharing her story and passion for child care.
February 25, 2026
Travis County invests $21 million in affordable child care

County commissioners have taken their biggest step yet towards getting families tangible access to child care following a voter-approved tax increase to fund sweeping investment in that sector last November. Of the $75 million approved last year, the county has awarded $21 million in two contracts with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to provide direct scholarships to families and gap funding to prop up inadequately state-subsidized providers.

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October 12, 2025
Travis County affordable child care expansion reaches $55 million

Travis County commissioners approved an additional $21 million in contracts Oct. 7 to expand child care under the newly rebranded Raising Travis County initiative, formerly known as Travis County CARES.

Less than a year after voters passed a countywide tax rate hike to boost affordable child care, the county has now doled out a total of $55 million toward the effort.

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October 9, 2025