Helpful Phone Numbers

General Information for Available Resources and Referrals to Support Learning and School Readiness:
SMART START (210) 65-SMART
Central Library (210) 207 - 2500
United Way 211

Information about Resources Available Through the Public School System:
Education Service Center- Region 20 (210) 370-5200
Texas Education Agency Special Education Hotline (800) 252 -9668

Assistance Finding Childcare in San Antonio:
City of San Antonio, Department of Community Initiatives Children’s Resources Division (KidCare) (210) 246-5276
Family Service Association (210) 431-7500

Assistance with Childcare Fees (There are eligibility guidelines based on the family’s income.):
Child Care Delivery Services (CCDS) (210) 246-5200
Head Start Parent/Child, Inc. (210) 475-5077
Early Head Start (210) 475-5175
AVANCE, San Antonio (210) 220 -1788

Information about Resources Available for Health Issues:
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation (800) 647-6558
Metropolitan Health District (210) 207-8780

Assistance with Concerns or Questions about Young Children’s Growth and Development:
Early Childhood Intervention (800) 628-5115
Texas Dept. of Health, Family Health Services, information and referral line (800) 422 -2956

Texas Dept. of Human Services (800) 871-6434
Texas Dept. of Protective and Regulatory Services (800) 337-3399