Search Providers

How to become a child care home provider in Texas.

The HHS Centralized Background Check Unit is required to do background checks to find out if a person has a criminal history or an abuse and neglect history that might be a risk to the health and safety of children. Background checks are required for Child Care providers, Residential Child Care providers, and Foster and adoptive homes.

Many people with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities can safely live in a community setting while receiving the support services they need. PASRR is a process that helps ensure people who need these supports are only placed in a nursing facility when appropriate.

Resources for Texas PACE program providers