High quality affordable childcare is vital for children, working families, and our community. Unfortunately, the system is broken and our new video helps illustrate the challenges and the short- and long-term changes needed to help support families, early
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Last Updated: March 30, 2021 by toptiertesting_6kjd7p
New tool to help navigate the child care system
Finding quality, affordable child care that works for families can feel as likely as winning the lottery. It’s hard even knowing where to start. To help, the City of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity has created a Child
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Parents & Caregivers Wanted to Join Our Parent Council!
Established in early 2020 to expand our parent engagement efforts, the Starting Strong Parent Council brings parents from diverse, primarily immigrant backgrounds together to share their experiences and inform our work. Parent Council members are parents or caregivers who want to help
Read moreLast Updated: February 4, 2021 by toptiertesting_6kjd7p
Portland Works for Kids News & Advocacy Update
Read our latest News & Advocacy Update! In this update, read about the amazing work our partners are doing to support increased access to high-quality, affordable childhood care and education, including… A new program to build the childcare
Read moreNew Video Highlights Needed Changes in Childcare System
Last Updated: January 5, 2021 by toptiertesting_6kjd7p
High quality affordable childcare is vital for children, working families, and our community. Unfortunately, the system is broken and our new video helps illustrate the challenges and the short- and long-term changes needed to help support families, early
Read morePortland’s New Hazard Pay a Hardship For Early Care Providers and Other Businesses
Last Updated: January 5, 2021 by toptiertesting_6kjd7p
In November, Portland voters approved a 50 percent raise in the city’s minimum wage, to $18 an hour, for people who continue in-person work during a publicly declared emergency. While the law is unclear exactly when this would
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