In order to address the impacts of COVID-19 and to support Texas’ continued economic recovery, our partners at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved funding to support a new child care program to help workers in TWC-specified service industries.
While TWC is targeting aspects of the service sector with Service Industry Recovery (SIR) child care, all families continue to have access to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area's regular income-based child care scholarship program.
The SIR Child Care program is designed to provide care for children of parents who are employed in the Service Industry and have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. If eligible, the parents can receive 12 months of childcare assistance without a Parent Share of Cost.
Program Qualifications
To qualify for SIR child care:
- At least one parent must be currently employed or entering employment in one of the following TWC-specified service industries:
- Children must be 12 and under, or under 19 if disabled
- Children must have legal citizenship or immigration status
- Parent must require child care to work
- Child care must be provided by a provider contracted with or willing to become contracted with the child care services program
- Family's gross income (before taxes and deductions) must fall below 75% of state median income:
For more information please email childcareconnect@ruralcapital.net or call 512-260-1937.
Need a Provider?
We make direct payments to the child care providers chosen by eligible parents to help you keep your job, train for a better job, or search for a job. A provider must be approved by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to qualify for payment by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area. We can help you find a provider in your area. For more information on providers, please visit the Search for Providers section of our website, or the Texas Child Care Availability Portal.
Apply Now (Enrollment Application Deadline is March 14):
Program Flyer:
Service Industry Recovery (SIR) Child Care Program
