Oregon
The Oregon State Office works to increase the supply and business sustainability of child care by strengthening home-based and center-based child care programs. Staff accomplish these goals through business and financial training, coaching, consulting, technical assistance, and access to capital.
OREGON CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND GRANTS
Interested in more information on the Oregon Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) and how FCF can help with applications?
Building A Stronger Oregon Survey
Watch our informative webinar to learn more!
Training / Resources for Child Care Providers
FCF offers numerous training and resource opportunities for child care centers and home-based child care providers. In every case, the goal is to make businesses successful and sustainable.
Provider Trainings
Oregon Winter/Spring 2026 Trainings: English – Spanish – Russian – Chinese – Vietnamese
CCR&R/Intermediary Trainings
Business Leadership Cohorts
Center Based Training : English – Spanish – Russian – Chinese – Vietnamese
Family Based Training : English – Spanish – Russian – Chinese – Vietnamese
Community Consultations
Individual Business Consultation
For assistance in any of these areas, please contact infoOregon@firstchildrensfinance.org
Oregon Child Care Funding Program Resources
First Children’s Finance, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, has developed funding program resources packed with tips and tricks to help child care business owners prepare for participation in Oregon’s public funding programs.
Preparing for Public Funding Participation
These one-pagers are designed to help Oregon child care businesses get ready to confidently participate in Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), Preschool Promise, and Baby Promise. Packed with practical tips, readiness checklists, and program overviews, they support child care businesses in navigating funding requirements and strengthening business operations. Their goal is to bridge policy and practice, empowering child care business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a changing funding landscape.
Click Preparing for Public Funding Participation
or select your preferred language below.
Building Strong Business Practices: A Public Funding Navigation Resource for Child Care Business Owners in Oregon
This comprehensive guide equips child care business owners in Oregon with the tools and strategies needed to successfully manage public funding. Designed for child care business owners who’ve already secured funding, the resource turns complex requirements into manageable routines, covering everything from financial systems and documentation to quality assurance and risk management. By demystifying compliance and offering real-world examples, this guide supports business owners in building resilient businesses that deliver high-quality care while meeting state expectations.
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National Systems Team: Oregon Reports
First Children’s Finance created several resources and reports, from one-pagers on preparing for public funding to building strong business practices for child care business owners in Oregon, an action plan for cross-sector strategies to increase sustainability, a capital landscape analysis, and more!
Click Here and scroll to the section on “State Consulting and Resources” to access our work from our collaborative efforts across the state.
