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Oregon Department Of Human Services Caf Jackson And Josephine Counties

Community Resource

Serves: Suite B Grants Pass, Josephine County

About this resource

The Employment Related Day Care program (ERDC) provides support for families who are either working, attending school, or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to help cover child care expenses, which also includes registration fees.

Application Process: You can apply through the internet, via telephone, or by visiting a nearby ODHS Self Sufficiency Branch Office in person.

Costs: ERDC operates as a subsidy program, meaning that many families are still responsible for a portion of the child care expenses, referred to as a copayment (copay). The copayment amount is determined by the family's size and income level.

Who can use this

To qualify for this program, families must: -Reside in Oregon -Be working, in school, or receiving TANF -In two-parent households, both parents should be working or in school (this does not apply to TANF recipients) -There are exceptions for two-parent families where one parent cannot provide care due to medical or mental health issues, or if state-required supervised contact is necessary -Require child care to maintain employment, education, or family well-being activities -Have a child who is: -Under 13 years old needing care, or -Ages 13 to 17 needing care due to special circumstances -Meet income thresholds, with initial limits at 200% FPL and ongoing/exit limits at 250% FPL. Refer to the website for the income chart.

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