The First Children’s Finance-Texas can help child care providers, including family child care providers and licensed centers, with loans from $1,000 to $25,000 for start-up costs, additions, egress windows, fences, working capital, bathrooms, toys and equipment, and technical assistance. For an application and more information, call 1-866-562-6801. The First Children’s Finance-Texas is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CFDI).

The Finance Project is a non-profit policy research, technical assistance and information organization created to help improve outcomes for children, families, and communities nationwide. Go to www.financeprojectinfo.org or you may contact them at 1-202-628-4200.