Ccdx-2026 - child care disaster relief funds

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Texas Workforce Commission $7.006 million on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care Disaster Relief program (CFDA 93.489) for child care recovery in areas affected by major disasters and emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act occurring in 2023 and 2024. The award funds necessary expenses directly related to disaster consequences, including construction, renovation, and alteration of child care facilities; replacement of materials, supplies, furnishings, vehicles, and equipment; other child care supply building; mental health consultation; quality improvement activities; and direct services. The performance period runs through September 30, 2030, with place of performance in Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission serves as the lead agency administering the Child Care and Development Fund program and is accountable for the use and allocation of funds. Federal interest in renovated, repaired, or rebuilt facilities does not extend beyond ten years, with the exception that federal interest provisions do not apply to renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes. An environmental impact assessment is required if the lead agency proposes to use funds for construction or major renovation.