Child Care Services
Child Care Assistance
Workforce Solutions East Texas' Child Care program benefits families and providers with scholarships, funding, and training. Services are available and provided within a 14-county region.
Our Goals
- To offer families an expanded choice of accessible child care arrangements
- To offer families an identifiable source of child care information and financial assistance
- To support the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children
- To assist providers with increasing and maintaining quality child care
- To support and strengthen the child care industry
- To provide a community resource for child care needs
Family Income Guidelines
Families must meet income guidelines to qualify for child care assistance. A family’s income must not exceed 85 percent of the state median income for a family of the same size and whose assets do not exceed $1 million.
| Family Size | Gross Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $4,971 |
| 3 | $6,141 |
| 4 | $7,311 |
| 5 | $8,481 |
| 6 | $9,650 |
| 7 | $9,870 |
| 8 | $10,089 |
| 9 | $10,308 |
| 10 | $10,528 |
Child Care Assistance Information for Parents
Early care and education is important in the development of children. The WSET Child Care Services program is a locally, state, and federally funded program designed to provide financial assistance to eligible families.
Child Care Assistance Information for Providers
Child care providers play a key role as every day, providers impact the lives of children and families. This portal allows providers to submit inquiries, learn about the Texas Rising Star program, access professional development resources online, and more.
Contact Us
Get In Touch
Parents: customer@easttexasworkforce.org
Providers: provider@easttexasworkforce.org
Phone
1-800-676-8283
TDD
1-800-735-2989
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
