Resources to Help Finance Child Care
Employment Related Day Care
This is a program funded through the Oregon Department of Human Services that assists low income families with child care costs. To learn more about the program click here.
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/CHILD-CARE/Pages/index.aspx
Online Application
Download/Print Application
Income Guidelines
DHS Provider Guide
Contact info for offices in Multnomah County
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/Self-Sufficiency.aspx
The Community Childcare Initiative
The Community Childcare Initiative (CCI) offers Portland families and child care providers the opportunity to receive financial assistance for child care. Family and program eligibility requirements apply. The program is funded by the Portland Children’s Levy and administered through Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County and Mt. Hood Community College. Eligible families pay no more than 10% of their monthly gross income for child care. Please call 503-491-6220 for more information.
Qualifying Criteria for Families:
- Families/children live in the city of Portland (Child care must be located in Portland and be participating in the CCI Program)
- Annual income for children’s family is up to 85% of median income for Portland Oregon
- Families must have applied for ERDC to determine CCI eligibility
Family Application and Income Guidelines:
Online Application
Download/Print Application
Income Guidelines
Preschool Promise
Contact 211 to find a program near you.
https://oregonearlylearning.com/preschool-promise/
Head Start/Early Head Start
“Head Start programs around the state provide free comprehensive preschool services. Early Head Start programs serve pregnant individuals and children up to age 3. Head Start programs serve children ages 3-5. To find out if you qualify and to apply you will need to contact your local program.” http://www.ohsa.net/
Some Head Start programs also offer a full day child care option.
