Childcare
Strengthening the local childcare ecosystem by connecting families to care options and filling critical gaps through collaboration.
Childcare Resources
The CTXPEA Childcare Committee is committed to assisting families in navigating the local childcare landscape. We have curated these culturally responsive, affordable care options for our families and continue to fill critical gaps through collaboration with community-based organizations, public programs, and strategic partners.
MHEC Childcare Program
Maternal Health Equity Collaborative
Offers short-term respite and emergency childcare for postpartum Black and Latine individuals.
Other Childcare Resources
The CTXPEA Childcare Committee recognizes there are additional childcare resources in our community that serve local families in meaningful ways. Although we have not yet formally partnered with these organizations, they provide essential services, including long-term childcare assistance and after-school enrichment programs. As we continue to strengthen the local childcare ecosystem, we aim to build connections with programs like these to ensure families have access to a wide range of supportive, age-appropriate care options.
Provides childcare scholarships.
Offers after-school programs.
Child care and after-school care can provide a learning environment for your child to support their growth and development at any age. Check out the “How to select a child care” resources to help you pick a high-quality child care option and learn whether you qualify for child care scholarships.
Need More Support?
Call 211 or visit Connect ATX for a list of local resources.
Strategic Priorities
The CTXPEA Childcare Committee is collaborating with community partners to develop a strategic plan for expanding access to early childhood care. The initiatives below reflect shared priorities to support working families and address systemic and economic barriers.
Priority #1
Connect Families to Existing Childcare Resources
Expand awareness of current public programs and community-based childcare options
Priority #2
Establish Pathways to Free or Low-Cost Care
Identify and support efforts that increase access to affordable, culturally responsive childcare
Meet Our Partners
We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together, we create stronger, more sustainable solutions for families in Central Texas. Our partners include:
United Way for Greater Austin
Mama Sana Vibrant Woman
ACC Continuing Education
Black Mamas Villiage
EGBI
Wilco TX
Indeed
211 / ConnectATX
Housing Connector
Dress For Success
Goodwill Central Texas
Help Me Grow
CTX Food Bank
MHEC
GALS
Luz De Atabey
Healing Hands Community Birthing Project
Meshia Greer, Financial Coach
Join Us in Shaping the Future
The CTXPEA collaborative model advances community-rooted care and helps lay a stronger foundation for long-term family stability.