TEXAS RESOURCES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN
Daycares • Head Start • Recreation Centers • Before & After School Programs • Youth Clubs
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STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START (FREE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE)
Who Qualifies:
- Families at or below federal poverty guidelines
- Children in foster care
- Homeless families
- Families receiving TANF, SNAP, or SSI
- Children ages birth to 5
Services:
- Free preschool
- Early childhood education
- Health screenings
- Nutrition programs
- Family support services
- Parent education
Find a Center:
Texas Head Start Locator
https://www.earlychildhood.texas.gov/head-start
Texas Child Care Connection
https://www.childcare.texas.gov
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HOUSTON & SOUTHEAST TEXAS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTON
Services:
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Sports leagues
- Academic tutoring
- STEM programs
- Meals and snacks
- Teen leadership programs
Who Qualifies:
- Youth ages 6–18
- Financial assistance available
Contact:
Phone: (713) 868-3426
Website:
https://www.bgcgh.org
AFTER 3
Services:
- After-school care
- Homework help
- STEM activities
- Arts and crafts
- Free dinners
- Enrichment clubs
Who Qualifies:
- Children ages 4–13
Contact:
Phone: (713) 269-5936
Website:
https://www.after3.org
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON
Services:
- Before-school care
- After-school care
- Summer camps
- Swimming lessons
- Sports leagues
- Financial assistance scholarships
Website:
https://www.ymcahouston.org
UPBRING
Services:
- Head Start preschool
- Child development programs
- Family support services
- Disability support services
Website:
https://upbring.org
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DALLAS–FORT WORTH REGION
CHILD CARE GROUP
Services:
- Child Care Assistance (CCA)
- Free and reduced-cost daycare
- Early childhood education
- Parent workforce support
Who Qualifies:
- Low-income working parents
- Parents in school or job training
Contact:
Phone: (214) 630-5949
Website:
https://childcaregroup.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS
Services:
- After-school care
- Tutoring
- Sports
- STEM activities
- Summer programs
- Meals and snacks
Website:
https://bgcdallas.org
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS
Services:
- Before-school care
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Youth sports
Financial Aid:
- Available based on household income
Website:
https://www.ymcadallas.org
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AUSTIN & TRAVIS COUNTY
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE AUSTIN AREA
Services:
- Free and low-cost after-school care
- Meals and snacks
- Academic support
- Sports
- Teen programs
Website:
https://www.bgcaustin.org
YMCA OF AUSTIN
Services:
- After-school care
- Summer camps
- Sports programs
- Swimming
- Financial aid
Website:
https://www.austinymca.org
MANOS DE CRISTO
Services:
- Back-to-school supplies
- Clothing assistance
- Food assistance
- Family support services
Website:
https://manosdecristo.org
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SAN ANTONIO REGION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANTONIO
Services:
- After-school programs
- Homework assistance
- Sports
- Leadership development
- Meals
Website:
https://www.bgcsa.org
YMCA OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO
Services:
- Childcare
- Before-school programs
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Financial assistance
Website:
https://www.ymcasatx.org
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONIO
Services:
- School-based mentoring
- Counseling
- Academic support
- Family resource referrals
Website:
https://cis-sa.org
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CENTRAL TEXAS
CENTRAL TEXAS 4C
Coverage:
- Temple
- Belton
- Killeen
- Harker Heights
- Troy
Services:
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
- Preschool education
- Family support services
Website:
https://www.ct4c.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Services:
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Tutoring
- Sports
- Meals
Website:
https://www.bgctx.org
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EAST TEXAS
GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (GETCAP)
Coverage:
- Tyler
- Longview
- Lufkin
- Nacogdoches
- Jacksonville
- Huntsville
- Surrounding counties
Services:
- Childcare assistance
- Early childhood programs
- Family support services
- Youth literacy programs
Website:
https://get-cap.org
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WEST TEXAS & SOUTH PLAINS
SOUTH PLAINS COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION (SPCAA)
Coverage:
- Lubbock
- South Plains Region
Services:
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
- Preschool education
- Family support services
Who Qualifies:
- Low-income families
- Foster children
- Homeless children
- Children with disabilities
Website:
https://www.spcaa.org
ROLLING PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Coverage:
- 28 counties in North Central Texas
Services:
- Childcare assistance
- Childcare subsidies
- Head Start
- Nutrition programs
- Family services
Website:
https://rollingplains.org
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STATEWIDE RECREATION CENTERS & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Services:
- After-school care
- Sports
- Tutoring
- Meals
- Summer camps
Website:
https://www.bgca.org
YMCA
Services:
- Before-school care
- After-school care
- Childcare
- Summer camps
- Scholarships
Website:
https://www.ymca.org
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
Services:
- Academic support
- Case management
- Counseling
- Family resources
Website:
https://www.communitiesinschools.org
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LONE STAR
Services:
- One-on-one mentoring
- Academic support
- Youth development
Website:
https://bbbstx.org
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MOST USEFUL PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
- Head Start / Early Head Start
- Texas Child Care Assistance Program
- Boys & Girls Clubs
- YMCA Financial Assistance Programs
- Child Care Group (North Texas)
- Central Texas 4C
- SPCAA Head Start
- GETCAP
- Rolling Plains Management
- Communities In Schools
These programs provide:
- Free or reduced-cost daycare
- Preschool
- Before and after school care
- Tutoring
- Sports and recreation
- Meals and snacks
- Summer camps
- Family support services
- School supplies assistance
- Mentoring programs