Child Care Resource & Referral for Clatsop, Lincoln & Tillamook Counties
Helping families
Helping child care providers
Helping communities
Helping employers
Providing Services to Families:
For busy families, finding child care can be very challenging. Our Child Care Resource & Referral is a free service that helps families with referrals to child care providers that will fit their need or situation. We provide referrals only. We do not make recommendations. We also help with information on how to select quality child care.
Selecting Quality Child Care
Child Care Options (important regulatory requirements)
Important Indicators of Quality Child Care
Many families need some financial assistance to help pay for their child care. We can tell you about the resources that may be available.
Need Help Paying for Child Care
If you would like to receive referrals via email please contact:
Get more information or find child care online at:
Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network - Child care information and resources state wide
Oregon DHS Child Care Program - You may qualify for a child care subsidy.
Information provided to Family Care Connection is confidential.
CCR&R Confidentiality Policy Statement
If you experience concerns about the health and safety of children in a care situation we have a formal complaint policy to help you document your concerns. You can also contact the Child Care Divison directly at 800-556-6616.
CCR&R Complaint Policy
Concerns about the services provided by Family Care Connection's Child Care Resource & Referral can be addressed through our formal grievance policy and procedure.
CCR&R Grievance Policy
Providing Services to Child Care Providers:
We provide training, consultations and technical assistance to help promote the success of child care providers. If you are interested in becoming a child care provider and enrolling with Family Care Connection you can fill out our Child Care Provider Intake form online.
For the latest training information see our Provider Newsletter on the Family Care Connection main page.
Learn more about becoming a licensed child care provider in Oregon at these sites:
Child Care Division
Child Care Rule Books - Certified Family Child Care Homes / Certified Child Care Centers / Registered Family Child Care Homes
Find training information in any county of Oregon at oregonchildcaretraining.org
Providing Services to our Communities:
Family Care Connection's Child Care Resource & Referral also works with communities on issues related to child care and the well being of young children and families. We provide relevant data on the accessibility, affordability and quality of child care such as information provided in our 2007 Report on Child Care in Lincoln County (based on 2006 data). Updated accessibility information is available in our 2008 Report on Child Care in Lincoln County (based on 2007-2008 fiscal year data).
Providing Services to Employers:
We offer information to help employers implement supportive work/life policies and programs to attract and keep the best employees. Learn about the tax credits available for employers who help their employees with child and elder care assisstance in the Oregon Dependent Care Tax Credit Guide.
For parents who would like to talk to their employer about child care - Good Child Care Helps Employers, too - may help you.
Other Sites of Interest:
NACCRRA: National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Resources and information for parents and providers.
Child Care Aware A program of NACCRRA offering tools and resources for parents.
Inclusive Child Care Program - Helping to make child care accessible to families of children with special needs.
Oregon Commission for Child Care - Advising the Governor and Legislature on the issues, problems, and solutions related to affordable, quality child care in Oregon; and advocating for the availability of safe, quality and affordable child care.
National Child Care Information Center
Clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Promoting health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.
National Network for Child Care
Serving professionals and families who care for children and youth.
USDA Child Nutrition Programs
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care for children and elderly adults by making care more affordable for many low-income families.
The Future of Children
Providing timely information on major issues related to children's well-being.
Child Care Parent and Provider Information Network
A cyber center for Family Home Child Care advocates.
Oregon Center for Career Development and Education
Promotes professional development to achieve high quality care and education for children and youth, and creates and supports training and education.
Paranoid Sisters
Child safety tips for parents and caregivers.
Redleaf National Institute
The National Center for the Business of Family Child Care.
