Oregon Child Care Workforce Recognition Payment Program

In an effort to recognize child care providers across the state of Oregon for their exceptional work the Oregon Legislature has allocated an annual $500 payment to eligible child care providers in 2024 and 2025! The work that you do as early childhood educators keeps this state afloat and we want to say thank you!

Applications Open May 31, 2024

The application can be found when you log into your myORO account after May 31, 2024

Are you eligible?

  1. Working for at least 90 days at 10 hours a week in the calendar year
  2. Currently working in a licensed Oregon child care facility or in a license exempt or recorded program receiving ERDC or as a family, friend, neighbor care receiving ERDC
  3. Have a myORO account

For more information:

Website: Workforce Recognition Information Website Email: occdrecognition@pdx.edu