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Travis County outlines community advisory council and short‑term investments to launch voter‑approved childcare fund
Summary
County health staff presented a transition plan and a five‑track short‑term investment strategy to implement the voter‑approved childcare and out‑of‑school-time fund, including a proposed 21‑member community advisory council and interlocal agreements with school districts and the city to speed services to families.
Travis County Health and Human Services staff told the joint subcommittee that the county is moving from planning to short‑term investments to implement a voter‑approved childcare and out‑of‑school-time fund approved by voters in November 2024.
Corey Darling, Research and Planning Division director for Travis County HHS, said the county completed initial community engagement (three listening sessions focused on the Eastern Crescent, 10 stakeholder sessions and an online survey with more than 200 responses) and is finalizing data analysis to inform program policies. "In November 2024, Travis County voters approved a tax rate increase to fund childcare and out of school time services," Darling said.
The county has proposed a 21‑member Community Advisory Council to provide ongoing advice and recommendations…
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