Oregon Department Of Human Services Caf Multnomah County
Community Resource
About this resource
The Employment Related Day Care program (ERDC) provides support to families who are either working, attending school, or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to help cover child care costs, including registration fees.
Application Process: You can apply online, via phone, or in person at a nearby ODHS Self-Sufficiency Branch Office. For further details and to check the income chart, please visit the website.
Costs: ERDC operates as a subsidy program, meaning that many families are still responsible for a portion of the child care expenses, known as a copayment (copay). The copay amount is determined by the family's size and income.
Who can use this
- Eligible families must: -Reside in Oregon -Be working, enrolled in school, or receiving TANF -In two-parent households, both parents should be working or studying (this does not apply to TANF recipients) -There are exceptions for two-parent families if one parent is unable to 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: -13 years old or younger needing care, or -Ages 13-17 needing care due to special circumstances -Meet income thresholds, with initial limits set at 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and ongoing or exit limits at 250% FPL.
Documents you may need
- The documents required for verification will vary by family situation
Don't have these? Contact the organization—they may be able to help.
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Portland, Oregon
Walk-ins welcome
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