Category: Success Stories & Testimonials

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.

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 center stay open and serve families with confidence and compassion.

“It’s not just an assignment. They care. You’re not alone in this.”

In Jemie’s words: “Thank you for demonstrating love.”