Workforce Solutions East Texas’ child care program provides subsidized child care to eligible families who are working, going to school, or participating in a training program.

The goal of the child care program is to enable low-income families to become self-sufficient; support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children; and to prevent the abuse and neglect of children.

CCS gives:

  • Parents a chance to afford quality child care.
  • Great continuity of care because all TWC child care fund are distributed through one program.
  • Child care providers opportunity to care for more children with adequate compensation.
  • Quality incentive and training.
  • Community opportunity to discuss child care needs at East Texas Workforce Board meetings.

To be eligible for child care services, families must meet income guidelines and be working, in school, or in training. Child care is arranged based on the family's needs, and the parent determines who will provide the care for their own child.

Our clients include:

  • Parents who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
  • Families who are referred by other Workforce Development Programs;
  • Parents who have lost their TANF benefits due to earned income;
  • Teen Parents;
  • Families with low income;
  • Families with children who have special needs;
  • Parents who are recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI); and
  • Families who are referred by Child Protective Services (CPS).

If you think you are eligible, please call East Texas Child Care Services at 903-526-1105 or toll-free 1-800-676-8283. Hearing impaired may call Texas Relay Number 1-800-735-2988. A CCS Intake Specialist will take your application on the phone or in person. If you are eligible and no funds re available, we will put your name on a waiting list.

If you are in the CHOICES Program or your receive TANF benefits, contact your local CHOICES Caseworker and ask about Child Care Services. East Texas Child Care Services serves the following 14 East Texas counties: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.