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Travis County outlines short‑term plan to start spending voter‑approved childcare fund while long‑term procurement proceeds
Summary
County health staff described a five‑track short‑term investment plan, a proposed 21‑member Community Advisory Council, and immediate steps to expand existing contracts and interlocal agreements to get childcare and out‑of‑school services into operation quickly.
Travis County Health and Human Services staff presented a roadmap for using the voter‑approved childcare and out‑of‑school‑time fund, saying short‑term contract expansions and interlocal agreements will put services in place while the county develops a competitive procurement for longer‑term investments.
Corey Darling, research and planning director for Travis County HHS, told the joint subcommittee the county conducted community listening sessions, stakeholder meetings and an online survey that collected more than 200 responses to shape program design. The county has completed initial data analysis and will use that feedback to inform solicitations and program policies.
Darling described a recommended…
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