CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Tarrant County Child Care Management Services (CCMS) is a program managed by Child Care Associates through the Texas Workforce Commission in Tarrant County, who provides financial assistance to help families obtain quality child care for children birth to age 12.

Parents who are striving to become self-sufficient often need assistance so their children can receive quality child care while they are working or attending school. Most parents who receive CCMS assistance are required to contribute a portion of the child care fees based on a percentage of income.

CCMS offers several options for families to choose from when selecting a child care provider to meet your needs:

  • Regulated Self-Arranged Child Care (licensed or registered through DFPS) This includes licensed child care centers, registered child care homes, licensed child care homes and Texas Rising Star providers.
  • Unregulated Self-Arranged Child Care (care provided by an eligible relative) This includes a grandparent or great-grand parent of the eligible child; an aunt or uncle or a sibling of the eligible child if they are 18 years or older and meet all requirements.
  • Texas Rising Star Child Care Providers (regulated child care providers that voluntarily go above and beyond the minimum state licensing standards) They offer enhanced services such as smaller child/staff ratios; defined activities and schedules; directors with credentials; caregivers with specialized training; monitored more frequently; and provide opportunities for parent involvement.

Parents may be eligible to receive child care assistance if they meet one of the following criteria:

If you work, attend school or a training program at least 25 hours per week and are income eligible; Teen parents from income eligible families who need to complete school; Income eligible parents who have children with disabilities.

CCMS maintains a Wait List when all available slots are filled. As slots become available eligible parents are contacted.

The CCMS office is located at:
305 NE Loop 820
Suite 600
Hurst, TX 76053

Telephone: 817-831-0374
Client Fax: 817-831-6056
Provider Fax: 817-222-1055

Click here for directions.

To find instructions on how to use the Swipe Card System, click the following link to view the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TesjCmbmFgo&sns=em

Quality Child Care Centers in Tarrant County with a CCMS Agreement