DELC on Social: November Highlights
As we wrap up November, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
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DELC on Social: October Highlights
As we wrap up September, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
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Baby Promise: Building Strong Foundations for Families in Sisters, Oregon
When child care provider April Farmer first envisioned creating a space for babies in her community of Sisters Oregon, she faced the same challenges many providers do: long hours, high…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2025 Contact: Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292 delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Celebrates Head Start Awareness Month SALEM, ORE. –The Department of Early…
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As we wrap up September, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
Keep readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sep 12, 2025Contact:Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292, delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17 $20 million will be awarded for infrastructure projects at Oregon…
Keep readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Report Shows State Child Care Investments Are Paying Off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug 5, 2025 Contact: Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292, delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Michelle Klampe, 541-737-0784, michelle.klampe@oregonstate.edu New Report Shows State Child Care Investments Are Paying Off Supply boosted to pre-pandemic…
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ECB Connect: Early Access Pilot Launching July 2025
The pilot of Oregon’s new Every Child Belongs (ECB) Connect system is launching in select regions starting July 2025, with phased expansion through July 2026.
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Recent Immigration Impacts in Early Learning
You may have seen the recent media coverage regarding a parent being detained by federal immigration officials during a child drop off for preschool here in Oregon. Governor Tina Kotek…
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Growing Oregon Together: Celebrating One Year of Progress
One year ago, the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) published Growing Oregon Together, the agency’s first strategic plan along with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action…
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