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Apply for ERDC child care assistance

ERDC helps Oregon families who work or study pay part of their child care costs. A waitlist is in place, and some families can skip it.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Apply online, by phone or in personApplying online needs a ONE Online account. Phone and local-office help run Monday to Friday.
  2. Send proof of incomeSubmit pay stubs or proof of income with the application. If unsure what to send, you can send it after your interview.
  3. Complete your interviewDo it when you apply, or wait for a call or letter with an appointment time.
  4. Find out if you join the waitlistThe application process tells you whether you join or skip the ERDC waitlist.
  5. Use an ERDC-approved providerYour provider must be approved to receive ERDC payments before they start caring for your child.

Bring

  • Pay stubs or proof of income
  • ONE Online account (to apply online)
A waitlist is in place. Being on it does not guarantee you will receive ERDC.

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