Emergency Childcare

Are you an essential worker who needs childcare but don’t know where to start? Emergency childcare is available for essential workers like healthcare workers, first responders, emergency workers, healthcare professionals and others who serve our community. If you think you are eligible, contact 211 info for a referral.

Here’s how:

• Call 211 and follow the prompt for Child Care
• Text the keyword “children” or “niños” to 898211 (TXT211)
• Email children@211info.org

You can find more information on the Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division’s website.

The State of Oregon also offers Employment Related Child Care financial assistance to those that qualify as part of SNAP benefits. Find out more about DHS assistance here.