TPHCCA's Goals
To promote quality home child care in order to provide the best Services to children, parents, and providers in the State of Texas
To provide legislative education on behalf of home child care providers, children, and their families
To educate and inform parents, providers, and policy makes locally and nationally
To enhance the status of home child care
To promote home child care as a community service
To promote a network for home child care providers throughout the State of Texas, and
To promote professionalism among home child care providers.
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Membership Benefits
To promote quality home child care in order to provide the best Services to children, parents, and providers in the State of Texas
Quarterly newsletter with training topics approved for DPRS training hours
Membership packet with membership card and certificate
Access to our "Members Only" website
A basic listing in our provider directory
Discount to Annual Educational and Enrichment Conference
Representation on many child care boards and committees
Board Members to assist with questions or problems concerning home child care
Right to attend all TPHCCA Board Meetings
Free Regional Workshops with up to 5 hours of training
Large networking capabilities
Legislative updates on home child care issues
Discount NAFCC Membership of $30.00**
Membership Policies
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
ACTIVE MEMBERS
These members are owners and co-owners who are registered or licensed with the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or regulated military for home child care facilities. Each member is entitled to one (1) vote. TDPRS Internet Web Site will verify active Membership. Only send a copy of your TDPRS Licenses or Registration and a copy of your check or money order if requested.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
These members are persons or groups interested in the welfare of children in child care. Associate Membership shall be open to the general public. Associate members shall not be entitled to vote or hold office. Providers, who do not provide TPHCCA with a copy of their TDPRS Registration or Licenses and a copy of their check or money order that was sent for current Registration or license, or be verified by TDPRS Internet Web Site, will be listed as an Associate Member. This also includes providers that are classified as Listed with TDPRS. Associate Members may serve as a Chair on a Committee.
HONORARY MEMBERS
Honorary Members whom the association wishes to recognize. Honorary Members shall be entitled to all privileges of Associate Members.
LIFETIME MEMBERS
Lifetime Membership is exclusive to all Past Presidents in good standing. These members have the same benefits as Active or Associate Members Depending on each individual case.
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Corporate Members are businesses that provide services that would enhance both the child care business or the provider. These members will receive 20% discount on Advertisement in the VIP Newsletter as well as discount on exhibit space at Conference. Upon joining as a Corporate Member, you will receive one complementary quarter page size advertising privilege in our VIP Newsletter. Corporate Members shall be entitled to the same voting privileges of Associate Members. These members may exhibit at Regional Workshops with Regional Representative approval.
AGENCY MEMBERS
Agency Members are either Food Program Sponsors or Non-Profit 501 (c) (3). These members will receive 15 % discount on Advertisement in the VIP Newsletter as well as a 15% discount on exhibit space at Conference. Agency Members shall be entitled to same voting privileges of Associate Members. These members may exhibit at Regional Workshops with Regional Representative approval. Agency Members may pay the fee of the Corporate Membership in order to upgrade benefits.
SMALL IN-HOME BUSINESS MEMBERS
Small In-Home Business Members are small in-home businesses that provide services that would enhance both the child care business or the provider. These Small In-Home Business Members shall fall under a similar category as of Tupperware Dealers, Independent Avon Representatives, Discovery Toy Distributors, or Mary Kay Consultants, etc. These members will receive a 10% discount on Advertisement in the VIP Newsletter as well as 10% discount on exhibit space at Conference. These members may exhibit at Regional Workshops with Regional Representative approval. Small In-Home Business Members shall be entitled to same voting privileges of Associate Members. Small In-Home Businesses may pay the fee of either the Agency Membership or the Corporate Membership in order to upgrade benefits. | 
