Do you operate or are you planning to open Child Care Program to serve children of Emergency First Responders or Essential Workers during this COVID-19 crisis? If so, it is important to get the support and resources you need and be added to the state child care database to refer parents to your program. Following are the systems in place to assist you.
Child Care Resource & Referral Helpline: 1-800-342-6712; ccrr@wou.edu
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm live with bilingual staff and messages returned with 24 hours.
Please contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) for the following:
Select your CCR&R based on your county below.
CCR&R Counties | CCR&R Name & Website | Contact Information | Directors |
|---|---|---|---|
Multnomah | 503.491.6205 | Christine Waters | |
Marion, Polk, Yamhill | Child Care Resource & Referral of Marion, Polk & Yamhill Counties | 503-585-2491 | Shannon Vandehay |
Washington | 971-223-6100 | Karen Henkemeyer | |
Clackamas | 503-675-4298 503-675-4104 | Paula Lavely | |
Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia | 503-614-3162 | Eva Manderson | |
Linn, Benton, Lincoln | 541.917.4899 | Jerri Wolfe | |
Lane | 541.463.3954 | Theya Harvey | |
Coos, Curry | 541-290-4270 541-888-7957 | Taya Noland | |
Douglas, Klamath, Lake | 541-440-7705 541-882-2308 | Heather Freilinger | |
Jackson, Josephine | 541-776-8590 x1126 541-776-8590 x1110 | Mary Wolf | |
Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler | 541-506-6130 or 541-506-6134 | Nancey Patton | |
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson | 541-323-6518 | Karen Prow | |
Morrow, Umatilla, Union | Morrow: 541.314.5973 Umatilla: 541.564.6878 Union: 541.910.4390 / 541.910.0795 | Tobie Sass | |
| Grant, Harney | Harney ESD Region XVII | 541.573.6461 | Donna Schnitker |
| Baker, Malheur, Wallowa | Baker: 458.214.0497 Malheur: 541.709.5930 | Theresa Martinez |
Child Care Referrals
If you or someone you know is looking for Emergency Child Care referrals or you would like a list for your employees, please contact 211info and listen for the prompt for child care:
CALL 211 or 1-866-698-6155
TEXT keyword "children" or "ninos" to 898211 (TXT211)
EMAIL children@211info.org
HOURS Monday-Friday 7am-11pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm
To search for child care providers online, click here.
For information and resources on finding quality child care, click here.
The Center on Early Learning and Youth Development (CELYD) in partnership with the Early Learning Division (ELD) is committed to supporting our Emergency Child Care Facilities that have chosen to remain open by providing referrals for Emergency Child Care substitutes.
Emergency Child Care substitutes are individuals who have worked in early learning and have signed up to provide care in approved Emergency Child Care Facilities through an online process. Substitutes have been screened for the following:
If you would like to receive referrals to Emergency Child Care Substitutes, please complete the form below.
You can also contact Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) at ccrr@wou.edu or 1-800-342-6712. NOTE: This is not a recommendation. It is a referral to available people. It is your responsibility to decide if they are an appropriate match for your facility and Emergency Child Care services.
Click on a button below to fill out the form.
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