Child Care

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Child Care Assistance

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​​​​The Employment-Related Day Care program (ERDC) helps eligible low-income families pay for child care while they are working. ERDC is a subsidy program, meaning eligible families still pay part of the child care cost.

ERDC also works with providers and other child care partners across the state to help families find and keep good child care, improve the availability of quality child care in Oregon, and to develop resources for parents and child care providers.

Update starting 04/01/19: The ERDC program can now assist families with the cost of registration fees, including annual enrollment fees, application fees, and initial registration fees. Interested families can contact their local DHS office to see if they are eligible.

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Information for families

What ERDC is, who can qualify and how to apply

What happens once you are approved for child care assistance

Choosing a child care provider

Information for child care providers

If you are a child care provider or would like information about becoming a child care provider, visit our provider information page

Additional information

As of 03/26/2018 the ERDC Reservation List has been deactivated.

All families are invited to apply. ​

Please contact your local self-sufficiency office for additional information or click the link below to find out how to apply.​