An overview of child care

We have the ability to help some DHS clients with their child care costs which then enables them to work.

Child care subsidies
Working families whose income is below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for financial help with child care costs.

Qualifying for child care assistance
We provide several tools to help determine if you might be eligible for child care assistance. They won't give you the final answer. Please do follow up with the local DHS office for a final decision.

Provider guide
This guide is for people who want to provide child care for DHS clients. Spanish version

Parent guide
A guide to help you find the right care for your children. Even if you aren't a DHS client, some of the tips here may be helpful to you.

Rates
A listing of the maximum amount we can pay providers who help DHS clients with child care.

Copay estimate
Many DHS clients who get child care help from us also pay part of that cost. This page will help you determine how much you might pay.

Policy
Policy to help DHS staff carry out the child care program.

Resource & referral agencies
A listing of local child care referral agency for each Oregon county.

Market Rate Survey 

See also: Child Care Division of the Employment Department