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SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people buy the food they need for good health. People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. SNAP can’t be used ...
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Child Care Regulation | Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission protects children by regulating and educating child care providers. Child Care Regulation (CCR) responsibilities include: Regulating all child care operations and child-placing agencies to protect the health, safety, and well-being of …
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WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5. Each year, HHSC presents four focus areas for discussing aging-related topics in a compassionate and productive way. Texas WIC Celebrates 50 Years of Service The Special Supplemental Nutrition ...
Children’s Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
Children in Texas might be able to get low-cost or free health coverage through Children's Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Children's Medicaid is a health care program for children in low-income families. CHIP is a health care program for children without health insurance ...
Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) for SNAP Food Benefits
The Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to Texas households where all household members are either older adults (age 60 and older) or people with disabilities. Benefit amounts are based on income and household size. The ...
Nurse Aide Registry | Texas Health and Human Services
Jul 5, 2023 · HHS maintains a registry of all nurse aides who are certified to provide services in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities licensed by the agency.
Become a Certified Nurse Aide in Texas
Nurse aides that have an active certification in another state may transfer their certification to Texas. Reciprocity Process Map (PDF) DPS criminal history check: Complete a criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records division for all last names the applicant has had. There is a fee for each check.
TULIP Online Licensure Application System - Texas Health and …
Texas Health and Human Services Commission has introduced the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP), an online system for submitting long-term care licensure applications and health care regulation Architectural Review requests. TULIP replaced paper licensure applications for all provider types regulated by long-term care regulatory services, including: