How to Apply for Childcare Assistance in West Texas
If you live in Gaines, Yoakum, Andrews, Terry, or Dawson County and need help paying for childcare, this guide walks you through the main programs available and how to apply.
1. Check eligibility for Texas Workforce Solutions childcare subsidies
The Texas Workforce Commission funds childcare subsidies through Workforce Solutions South Plains, which covers our region. Most working parents, students, and job-seeking parents under 200% of the federal poverty level qualify.
2. Gather your documents
- Photo ID for each parent
- Birth certificates for each child
- Proof of income for the last 30 days
- Proof of work, school, or job search activity
- Proof of residence in the service area
3. Apply online or in person
Submit an application through Workforce Solutions South Plains. Blue Skies Mutual Aid can help you complete the paperwork and find a licensed provider near you.
4. Find a licensed provider
Use our free childcare directory to browse licensed providers across the five-county region.
5. Ask Blue Skies for help
If you get stuck, request help and one of our specialists will walk through the process with you.