Child Care Bridge Fund

Community Update

The Educational First Steps Bridge Fund Program ended on June 30, 2021.

Since 2015, we’ve been able to provide a bridge to support parents in communities across North Texas awaiting child care subsidy to cover gaps in costs for child care as they work and/or pursue a higher education. For six years, we’ve successfully bridged nearly 600 families and 1,000 children. It has been a pleasure serving our community in this way.

Below are resources for parents seeking help with child care costs. 

Resources  

1. Talk to the Director at your son/daughter’s Child Care Center.
    
   
2. Dial 211 to inquire about resources for child care assistance.
   
   
3. Child Tax Credit (July 2021)
   https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/use-this-child-tax-credit-calculator-to-see-how-much-your-family-gets-starting-july-15/
   
   
4. Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
   https://catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/
   
   
5. Gill’s Children Services
   https://www.gillchildrens.org/