Income eligible programs are indicated by a kite icon.
Child care and education
Child Care Scholarships Child Care Scholarships Child Care Scholarships
Help eligible families of children under the age of 13 so that parents can work, attend school, or participate in training.
Public School Prekindergarten
Available for eligible children at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a three-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1. Some schools offer tuition-based programs for children who are ineligible for free prekindergarten. Contact your local school district or campus to find out what programs they offer.
Early Head Start/Head Start Early Head Start/Head Start
Promote the school readiness of preschool-aged children, infants, toddlers, and services for pregnant women. Program options are offered in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, child care partnerships and children's own home.
Health & Development
Child Development
Child Care & Early Learning Services
A program for young children with disabilities ages 3 to 5. Children who meet eligibility criteria may receive services in a variety of settings such as a prekindergarten classroom, in the home, or in community settings such as Head Start and pre-school.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
A program for young children with disabilities ages 3 to 5. Children who meet eligibility criteria may receive services in a variety of settings such as a prekindergarten classroom, in the home, or in community settings such as Head Start and pre-school.
Children’s Autism Program Children’s Autism Program
Provides focused applied behavioral analysis services for children through local community agencies and organizations.
Nutrition
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families that are struggling with finances so they can purchase healthy food.
Free and Reduced Price School Lunch
Provides wholesome and tasty lunches each school day. Participating children are eligible to receive reduced-price or free meals at school.
Healthcare
Children's Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Children's Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Provide health coverage for low-income children.
Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program
Helps children 20 and younger who have special health care needs, and people of any age with cystic fibrosis, improve their health, well-being, and quality of life. Apply through a local health service office in your region. Social workers are available to help with the process.
Find a Doctor (Healthy Texas Women) Find a Doctor (Healthy Texas Women)
Offers women’s health and family planning services at no cost to eligible women in Texas.
Parenting
Child Support Child Support
Helps to ensure all children receive the supports they need and deserve by helping families establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial, medical and dental support for children, and enforce child support orders.
Parent Education Classes Parent Education Classes
Supports and resources are available throughout Texas. Explore individual programs and find one near you.
Other resources
Help Me Grow Texas is a framework that connects families with young children to developmental screenings, parenting support, and local resources to help them thrive.
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