Early Childhood Programs in Oregon:

Building a system of care and learning for children and families.

Oregon is building an early learning and care system to have a positive, lifelong impact for all of Oregon’s youngest residents. To accomplish this, the state has invested in a mix of programs to meet children and families where they are. For a complete listing of programs, elgibility, and funding, download pdf here.‣

Early Childhood Programs

These programs have a tremendous impact on the lives of children and families living in Oregon.

Jenny’s story

Through the Parenting Education Program, Jenny’s family had access to free parenting classes which lended the support necessary to help her succeed in Kindergarten.
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Family Support Programs

Children are raised in healthy, stable, and attached families.

Family Support Programs Resources

Universally offered nurse home visits
Intensive home visiting
Relief Nurseries
Parenting Education

Early Learning & Care Programs

Children are ready for Kindergarten

Early Link podcast

Listen to The Early Link podcast with visiting home nurse here ‣

Early Learning & Care Resources

Early Head Start
Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten
Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Employment Related Day care (EDRC)
Baby Promise
Preschool Promise

Early Childhood Programs PDF

For a complete listing of programs, eligibility, and funding, download pdf here.‣