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A Fort Worth nonprofit is imagining a world where schools and businesses offer childcare
By Miranda Suarez | KERA at Fort Worth Report
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Childcare is expensive. On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts. One Fort Worth organization is trying to help. The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is a nonprofit that offers services l
Key takeaway On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Center for Transforming Lives' approach to childcare could have a significant impact on Fort Worth's efforts to break the cycle of poverty, particularly in areas where access to affordable childcare is limited. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth faces unique challenges in providing support services to its residents, and the CTL's model could be a valuable resource for the Fort Worth ISD and other local organizations. By providing free, drop-in childcare to mothers enrolled in their programs, the CTL is helping to remove a major barrier to education and job training, which is critical for families struggling to make ends meet. If schools and businesses in the Fort Worth area were to adopt similar models, it could help to address the issue of childcare deserts in Tarrant County, where many families are forced to choose between paying for childcare or pursuing education and career opportunities.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Childcare is expensive. On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts. One Fort Worth organization is trying to help. The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is a nonprofit that offers services l
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