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Child Care Family Resources
Welcome to the Family Resource Page! On this page you will find information about:
- Services to Children with Disabilities
- Resources and referrals in the community
- Types of child care available
- Child care providers that meet quality standards
- Child care health and safety information
Services to Children with Disabilities
The purpose of the inclusion program is to create a positive child care environment for children with disabilities by providing technical support to CCS providers. The parent(s), child care staff, and the Board’s Early Childhood Specialist work as a team to determine how to best meet the needs of the child with a disability.
To be eligible for the inclusion program, the child must meet the following definition for a child with a disability: A child who is mentally or physically incapable of performing routine activities of daily living within the child’s typical chronological range of development. This includes tasks such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
Additional support may include:
- Inclusion Assistance Rate – higher child care assistance funding
- Child care for youth aged 13–19 who are incapable of self-care
- Purchase of adaptive equipment
Children may qualify if enrolled in or receiving benefits from any of the following:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- HHSC Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program
- Head Start or ECI with a documented disability/treatment plan
- Public school special education (including PPCD with a current IEP or ARD)
To apply, request and submit a completed Inclusion Assistance Form and proof of eligibility. Contact CCS at (210) 230-6300.
Note: A qualified professional may observe your child during the application or assistance period.
Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitative Services assists people with disabilities to participate in their communities. For more information please click here.
Not eligible for Child Care Services (CCS)?
Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas.org if you need help finding food, housing, utilities, child care, crisis counseling and much more. 2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Other Child Care options available:
- Head Start & Early Head Start programs provide free services to qualifying families. Services include: early education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and services for children with disabilities. Learn more at https://saheadstart.org/en/city-san-antonio-head-start/
- Pre-K 4 SA is a full-day prekindergarten program that also offers free afterschool care until 6:00 p.m. The program is highlighted by our experienced teachers, high quality curriculum, and bilingual education options. Students are provided healthy and delicious meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no extra cost and transportation is also available. Learn more at https://www.sanantonio.gov/Pre-K-4-San-Antonio/about
- Are you looking for a great educational opportunity for your 3 or 4 year old? Local school districts, in partnership with Early Matters are enrolling children in free half-day and full-day pre-k programs. Don’t let your child miss out on the great benefits of early childhood education. Call 210-206-34PK or visit earlymatterssa.org to see if you qualify.
Other Family Resources
- Contact the Medicaid and CHIP Consumer Education Office at 1-877-543-7669 or visit Medicaid/CHIP
- EPSDT Program – comprehensive preventative child health services
- ECI Program – developmental screening services
- Early Childhood Special Education – developmental screening services
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Child Immunizations and Infectious Control
- Free and Low-Cost Parenting Classes (PDF)
- Help Your Child Succeed in Preschool: Build the Habit of Good Attendance. For more info, visit Attendance Works
- Texas Child Care Solutions – family resources from the State of Texas
- Bright Futures – health and prevention for children and youth
- Early Childhood Development – resources from ACF
- Act Early Texas! – screening tools for child development
- Zero to Three – top parenting resources on play, sleep, and discipline
- Parent Toolkit – track child progress from Pre-K to high school
- Choose My Plate – nutrition and healthy eating info
- Navigate Life Texas – parenting children with special needs
- Texas Project First – resources for families of students with disabilities
- Children & Disasters – emergency preparedness for children
- Mental Health During Early Childhood Development
- Helping Children Cope With Traumatic Events (PDF)
- Children Suffering Mental Health Issues Guide
- SJRC Texas – supports children and families affected by trauma
- ReadyKidSA – community resources for raising strong, successful children
Training for Parents
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers quality online training for parents. Click
here to view their current trainings. Topics include:
- Handling Infants’ and Toddlers Challenging Behavior
- Build Your Bones: Osteoporosis – Prevention and Treatment
- What Parents Need to Know about Infant and Toddler Development
- Healthy Eaters: Infant and Toddler Nutrition in the Home Environment
- Infant and Toddler Social Emotional Development
- Making Home a Place for Learning
- Parent-Caregiver Communication in Child Care Settings
- Selecting Child Care: A Guide for Parents
- Safe Sleep: Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death
More Local Parenting Classes
- Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
- The Children’s Shelter – Family Unit-versity, STEP, Compadre y Compadre
- AVANCE San Antonio – Parent-Child Education Program
- Catholic Charities San Antonio – Nurturing Families
- ESC Region 20 – Family Engagement Program
- AgriLife Extension County Programs
- Family Service Association – Early Childhood Well-Being
- Parenting Resource Center – Kerrville
- Comal Cares – Parenting Classes Directory
- Restoring Hope Family Resource Center
- Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center
- K’STAR Youth & Family Services
- BCFS Health and Human Services
Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers
If you need to find employment, want a new job, or need job training, please visit a Workforce Solutions Center near you. If you are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and need to find employment, you may be eligible for priority funding that enables you to find employment. Stop by and see all the services the centers have to offer. Click here to find a location.