Child Care Services (CCS) assists with the cost of childcare for low income, working families. Each applicant must meet eligibility requirements and must not exceed income guidelines.

• CCS can help you pay for childcare while you are working or in training.
• CCS can provide information about other programs within the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas that might benefit you.
• CSS can give you the information to find a daycare center in your area.

How do you become eligible for the Child Care Services Program?

Each adult in the household must be working at least 30 hours per week.

During the period July 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, the minimum eligibility requirements are 25 hours per week.

or
Going to school full-time on campus*.
or
Working part time and going to school (on campus) part time.
AND
Total household income must not exceed the Workforce Board established income guidelines.

* restrictions apply

What you need to apply for the program.

1. You can contact our office - or click HERE to obtain an Application. The Application (Form 2050-A) must be filled out completely.

Note: There are two ways to do this.
1. Using your mouse, right click on the above links and select "Save Target As" to save the form to your computer. You can then open it in your word processing software and print it on your printer.
2. Using your mouse, left click on the above links. That will open the form in a new window. Click on your browser's Print button to print the form.
(These processes are the same for all the CCS forms.)

Click HERE for instructions on filling out the application.

2. Paternity/Child Support Verification Form 2043. Please print out this form, sign and date the top portion (Parent Permission for Release of Information). Click HERE to obtain the form. If you are not residing with your child's other biological parent, then take Form 2043 to the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for completion, Click HERE to obtain directions to the local OAG office.

3. After the above forms (Application and Paternity/Child Support Verification) are completed, bring them to one of our offices. You must also bring the following documents with you if applicable:

• Social Security cards for each family member
• Birth certificates for each child
• Four most recent pay stubs. Latest full month LES if military
• Bring award letter or other proof of SSI, GI Bill, or VA payments if applicable
• Transcript from every college attended
• Degree Plan/Training Plan
• Student Data Form
• Current class schedule
• Copy of child support court order and payment history, or proof of an open child support case with the Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG).
• A copy of your divorce decree
• Proof of separate households - utility bill or rental lease, if separated from spouse

If you have any questions on the required forms or supporting documents, call (Killeen 888-816-8970 or Temple 800-774-3009) or come by our offices.

Teen Parents

Teen parents may qualify for services if they are attending high school or equivalent.

Eligibility is based on the Eligibility is based on the teen’s income which must not exceed our income guidelines.

Grandparents

In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, Grandparents must have proof of legal guardianship or custody of the child(ren) AND total household income must not exceed our income guidelines.

Our Service Area includes Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba counties.

Office Locations:
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Killeen
300 Cheyenne
Killeen, Tx. 76542
888-816-8970

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Temple
2420 S. 37th
Temple, Tx. 76504
800-774-3009