Evaluation of Effectiveness of Subsidized Child Care Program: Program Report to the 83rd Texas Legislature

Subsidized child care is a support service that allows parents to become and remain employed, thereby contributing to the Texas economy. This report demonstrates that subsidized child care is an effective work support service that enables parents to participate in the workforce or in work-related activities. As reflected in the report, approximately 65 percent of unemployed TANF parents were able to find employment within 12 months of receiving child care. Additionally, approximately 83 percent of non-TANF parents maintained employment 12 months after receiving child care and experienced an average quarterly wage gain of 3 to 4 percent.