For Parents
Applying
In this section we will review the eligibility requirements for a child care scholarship and provide you instructions on how to apply. You’ll be able to answer some pre-screen questions to give you a good idea of whether your family qualifies for a child care scholarship.
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Am I Eligible?
The basic eligibility requirements for the child care scholarship program are as follows. If you answer “yes” to all the questions below, you may be eligible for a child care scholarship.
- You are a resident of Travis County.
- NOTE: If you are not a resident of Travis County, your waitlist application will most likely be directed to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Child Care Services, serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, or Williamson counties.
- You are: a) a single parent working or in training/school at least 25 hours per week, OR b) a two parent household with both parents working or in training/school a combination of at least 50 hours per week.
- NOTE: You may also be eligible for a scholarship even if you’re not working.
- Your gross monthly/yearly income at or below the amounts listed on the chart by family size.
- TIP: Family size includes parents and all children in the household.
Apply Today
If you answered yes to the eligibility pre-screen questions, we encourage you to apply for our child care waitlist.
How to Apply
Create or log-in to your Texas Child Care Connection (TX3C) account. See our resource sheet for more help.
Note: Submitting the online application is the fastest and preferred method. To request help with completing the online application or to request a paper application, please contact us.
What Happens Next?
Once your waitlist application is successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive an update every three months from the date you were placed on the waitlist. You will be asked to confirm if you want to remain on our waitlist. Changes to your contact information should be updated immediately.
IMPORTANT: We will use the contact information you provided us to notify you that your name has been selected from our waitlist. Please contact us directly if you need to update your contact information.
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