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Oregon Department Of Human Services Caf Morrow And Umatilla Counties

Community Resource

Serves: Suite A Milton Freewater, Umatilla County

About this resource

Employment-related daycare (ERDC) assists working families in covering childcare expenses, including subsidy fees. Families may be responsible for a portion of the costs, referred to as a copay. ERDC collaborates with partners to help families secure quality childcare.

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

Costs: ERDC operates as a subsidy program, meaning that many families will still need to contribute to childcare expenses through a copayment (copay), which varies based on family size and income.

Who can use this

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

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