A Clinic on Wheels: Children’s Care-a-Van helps health care in Lockhart

Published on January 22, 2026
By Anthony Collins LPR Editor                                 Founded in 2003, the Children’s Care-a-Van was born from a collaborative vision shared by local leaders, the Caldwell County Women’s Development Board, and Neal Kelley. With an initial grant from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, the program was created to address two of the most significant barriers to pediatric health care in Caldwell County: limited transportation options and a shortage of providers accepting subsidized insurance.    More than 20 years later, the Care-a-Van has evolved into a critical component […]