This fall, TWC launched Project NEST, a pilot program in partnership with Texas A&M to enhance supportive early learning environments for all children in the Panhandle and Brazos Valley Workforce Board areas.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the newly redesigned EarlyChildhoodTexas.Gov website—a central location for families seeking early childhood resources in Texas.
TWC continues to prioritize support for child care professionals to continue their education.
TWC is currently reviewing applications received for the Early Learning Intervention Training and Education (ELITE) initiative grant.
TWC continues to support free access to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s (AgriLife Extension) courses for users in Texas.
The Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU) at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has been notified the Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to experience a backlog of transactions for fingerprints completed in August 2025.
TWC invites employers to apply for the Employer Child Care Solutions (ECCS) initiative. The ECCS initiative offers technical assistance to help businesses meet the child care needs of their employees.
SB 462 requires TWC to establish a priority Child Care Scholarships waiting list for the children of certain child care workers who are eligible for Child Care Services.
The Texas Legislature approved an additional $100 million to support the Child Care Services program in the upcoming biennium, $50 million in BCY26 and $50 million in BCY27.
Are you running or starting a home-based child care business? The Texas Family Child Care Network (FCCN) is live and ready to connect you with available resources.