Support for Childcare Providers in Tarrant County
Childcare providers play an essential role in supporting working families and shaping the early experiences of young children. Fort Worth Families United works with independently owned childcare programs across Tarrant County that are committed to providing safe, high-quality care.
Through this program, eligible childcare providers may receive financial support that helps strengthen their programs while expanding access to care for families who need assistance.
If your program is interested in participating, the information below will walk you through the requirements and what to expect next.
Provider Eligibility
Fort Worth Families United partners with childcare providers who are committed to maintaining strong, reliable programs for the families they serve. These requirements help ensure families receiving childcare scholarships are connected to trusted programs in their community. To be considered, providers must meet the following requirements:
Independently owned childcare program (not part of a franchise)
Licensed Texas childcare facility
Texas Rising Star (TRS) certified with a rating of 2 to 4 stars
Located in Tarrant County
No high-level licensing deficiencies
Documents to Bring to Your Intake Meeting
If your program moves forward in the process, you will be asked to bring the following documents to your provider intake meeting. Having these documents ready helps the review process move forward efficiently. Required documents include:
Signed Provider Participation Agreement
Copy of your Child Care License
Most recent Licensing Inspection or Audit
Proof of Texas Rising Star (TRS) Certification
W-9 form, if required for payment
Banking or payment information, if applicable
What to Expect
After you submit the provider contact form, a member of the Fort Worth Families United team will review your information and reach out within 1 to 2 business days.
If your program appears to meet the initial requirements, we will schedule a Provider Intake Meeting. During this meeting, we will review program guidelines and your documentation to determine whether your program qualifies to participate.
Approved providers may be added to the Fort Worth Families United Approved Provider List, allowing families receiving childcare scholarships to enroll in your program.
Interested in Participating?
If your childcare program meets the requirements and you are interested in learning more, we invite you to reach out.