Eligibility Requirements

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Does Your Family Qualify for Child Care Assistance?

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR CHILD CARE COSTS

  • Family must live in Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, or Titus County.
  • Parents must be working or attending school/training for a minimum of 25 hours per week for a one parent household or 50 hours per week for a two parent household.
  • Parents may be eligible for child care services while they are looking for work. 
  • Family’s gross monthly income must fall within the Income Eligibility Limits:
  • Ages served - Up to 19 years old with a disability. Up to 13 years old without a disability.
  • The child must be a US citizen or have legal immigration status.
  • Family assets cannot exceed $1 Million.
  • Parents can receive services while working towards successful completion of an undergraduate degree up to 5 years max.
FAMILY SIZE
FAMILY INCOME
2
$4,500
3
$5,621
4
$6,691
5
$7,762
6
$8,833
7
$9,033
8
$9,234


(Effective through 9/30/23)

Eligible families may be required to pay a copay ranging from $60-$1180. The parent’s cost is a sliding-scale fee based on income, family size and the number of children in care. 

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes: Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

  • To apply for Child Care Assistance, visit our website www.netxworkforce.org, go to Child Care for Parents and complete the Waiting List Application.
    • Fax: 1-903-794-8012
    • Email: ccs@netxworks.org
    • Mail: 1702 Hampton Rd
    • Texarkana, Texas 75503
  • For any questions or concerns, contact CHILD CARE SERVICES 1-800-874-3226 or 903-794-8999 or email.

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