San Antonio Childcare Assistance: How to Get Subsidized Childcare for Eligible Families
Are you a resident of the Alamo region and in need of affordable and quality childcare?
San Antonio Childcare Assistance is available through Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Child Care Services (CCS), which provides subsidized childcare assistance to eligible families in the San Antonio area.
As someone who has worked in community resources for over 13 years, I understand the importance of being able to work to earn income. While community resources can help, nothing beats having a steady income. The Workforce Alamo childcare subsidies make it so that you can receive help with daycare expenses to allow you to work and advance your career.
In this guide, I’ll provide information on how to get subsidized childcare in San Antonio through Workforce Solutions Alamo, including eligibility requirements, waitlist application process, available childcare providers, and requirements for childcare services.
What Is Workforce Alamo?
Workforce Solutions Alamo is a workforce development board that helps job seekers find employment and training opportunities in the Alamo region of Texas. They provide services and resources to job seekers, including resume assistance, job search workshops, training opportunities, and access to job postings.
If you’re looking for employment or need help improving your job search skills, Workforce Solutions Alamo can provide the guidance and resources you need. They can help you create a resume, improve your interviewing skills, and connect you with potential employers.
In addition to employment services, Workforce Solutions Alamo also offers childcare assistance to eligible families through their Child Care Services program. This program provides subsidized childcare assistance to families in need throughout the Alamo region.
Eligibility for San Antonio Childcare Assistance
To be eligible for subsidized childcare through San Antonio Workforce, you must be a resident of one of the following Texas counties in the Alamo region:
- Atascosa
- Bandera
- Bexar
- Comal
- Frio
- Gillespie
- Guadalupe
- Kendall
- Kerr
- Karnes
- Medina
- McMullen
- Wilson
Additionally, you must answer “yes” to the following three questions:
- Are you a single parent working or in training/school at least twenty-five (25) hours per week, or a two-parent household with both parents working or in training/school, at least 50 combined hours per week?
- If you do not meet the minimum participation requirements for At-Risk child care initial eligibility, do you qualify for child care while searching for work that will meet the minimum activity requirements?
- Is your average gross monthly/yearly income at or below the amounts listed on the chart by family size?
Families who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for the WSA CCS waitlist for subsidized childcare.
Waitlist For Workforce San Antonio Daycare Program
Once you’ve determined your eligibility for San Antonio subsidized childcare, you can apply for the Workforce Solutions Alamo waitlist online (English or Spanish).
The waitlist application will require you to provide personal and income information, as well as information on your childcare needs.
It’s important to note that enrollment in the childcare program is subject to the availability of funds, so eligible families will be waitlisted.
Once you get on the waitlist, you can check your status by calling (210) 230-6300 or 1 (800) 204-7905.
Income Limits For Childcare Assistance In San Antonio
Below are the income limits that you must fall below to receive help paying for daycare in San Antonio.
First, your household size.
Next, you’ll need to learn where you fall (percentage % wise) on the state median income level. You can use the Fannie Mae AMI calculator to determine this. Or just speak to someone at the San Antonio Workforce office.
Finally, look for your monthly income, to see where you fall on the chart below. Remember your income must fall below this number in order to receive childcare assistance.
| State Median Income For San Antonio Childcare | |||||||||
| Household Size | 0 to 20% | 21 to 30% | 31 to 40% | 41 to 50% | 51 to 60% | 61 to 70% | 71 to 75% | 76 to 80% | 81 to 85% |
| 2 | $0 to $1006 | $1007 to $1509 | $1510 to $2021 | $2013 to $2516 | $2517 to $3019 | $3020 to $3522 | $3523 to $3773 | $3774 to $4025 | $4026 to $4276 |
| 3 | 0 to 1243 | 1244 to 1864 | 1865 to 2486 | 2487 to 3107 | 3108 to 3729 | 3730 to 4350 | 4351 to 4661 | 4662 to 4972 | 4973 to 5283 |
| 4 | 0 to 1480 | 1481 to 2220 | 2221 to 2959 | 2960 to 3699 | 3700 to 4439 | 4440 to 5179 | 5180 to 5549 | 5550 to 5919 | 5920 to 6289 |
| 5 | 0 to 1716 | 1717 to 2575 | 2576 to 3433 | 3434 to 4291 | 4292 to 5149 | 5150 to 6008 | 6009 to 6437 | 6438 to 6866 | 6867 to 7295 |
Other Requirements for Child Care Services (CSS San Antonio)
If any of the following situations apply, you may also qualify for Child Care Services (CSS).
- You receive TANF or welfare
- If you are low-income and need help paying for childcare to allow you to attend school, job training, or work.
- Teenage mothers in San Antonio who need childcare to attend high school
- Low-income families who have children with disabilities
- If you are considered homeless in San Antonio
How To Apply For Low-Cost Daycare (San Antonio)
To apply for San Antonio childcare care through Workforce Alamo, you’ll need to either call (210) 230-6300 or 1 (800) 204-7905. You can also complete the waitlist applications (English or Spanish) to get the process started.
You can also walk into the office at 9725 Datapoint Drive, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX to apply for childcare services.
San Antonio Workforce Office Locations
Below is a map of Workforce Alamo office locations in the San Antonio area.
Their office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45 am – 4:45 pm and Friday from 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Phones are answered from 8:00 am -4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
In person, you can visit the WSA CCS office located at 9725 Datapoint, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas. You may also inquire about subsidized childcare at any one of the Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers.
Conclusion
To apply for San Antonio Childcare Assistance you will need to contact Workforce Solutions Alamo at 210.230.6300. They can tell you more about income guidelines that you must meet in order to receive help paying for San Antonio daycare services.
In general, to receive help paying for daycare, you will need to meet income guidelines and be a parent who is either working or attending some type of job training program.
It is likely that there will be a waitlist to receive childcare assistance because there is no emergency childcare through Workforce Alamo. You may be able to contact Our City Cares to get emergency childcare in San Antonio.
If you have more questions about qualifications or the waitlist, you can contact the San Antonio Workforce at 210.230.6300.
Also, feel free to leave a comment below. I have worked in social services since 2007, so I have a solid understanding of how programs like these work. If I can help you out please let me know.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
