The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) hosted the first meeting of the Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative (Quad Agency) Commission.
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.
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 continues to support free access to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s (AgriLife Extension) courses for users in Texas.
TWC is currently reviewing applications received for the Early Learning Intervention Training and Education (ELITE) initiative grant.
TWC continues to prioritize support for child care professionals to continue their education.
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 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.
Measles cases have been identified in Texas, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is asking for your help to keep families informed and protected.
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.