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Oregon Department Of Human Services Caf Morrow And Umatilla Counties

Community Resource

Serves: Pendleton, Umatilla County

About this resource

Employment-related daycare (ERDC) supports working families in covering childcare costs, which includes subsidy fees. Families are often responsible for a portion of the expenses, referred to as a copay. ERDC collaborates with partners to assist families in identifying quality childcare options.

Intake Procedure: - Submit an application online - Send an email with the completed application attached. Note: Information may not be secure if sent via an unprotected email. - Alternatively, you can mail, fax, or deliver the completed application to your local office. The application form is available in multiple languages including English, English Large Print, Spanish, Spanish Large Print, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.

Fees: ERDC operates as a subsidy program, meaning many families will still need to contribute to the childcare costs through a copayment (copay), which is determined by family size and income.

Who can use this

This program is available for families that: - Reside in Oregon - Are employed, enrolled in school, or receiving TANF - In a two-parent household, both parents must be employed or in school, with exceptions for those receiving TANF or facing specific circumstances - Require childcare to maintain employment, education, or participate in family well-being activities - Have a child who is: - A U.S. citizen or qualifying non-citizen, - Under 13 years old requiring care, or - Aged 13 to 17 needing care due to special circumstances - Meet income thresholds - Initial limits set at 200% FPL, with ongoing and exit limits at 250% FPL. Refer to the website for the income chart.

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