DELC’s 2025 highlights for impact
At DELC there are so many things to celebrate. As we look forward to a new year we pause to look back on moments that inspired us: DELC’s Director welcomed…
Keep readingUpdate on Federal Child Care Funding and Provider Safety
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is aware of recent reports about a possible federal spending freeze on child care funds nationwide. At this time, Oregon has not received…
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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…
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.
Keep readingRecent 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…
Keep readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bill Establishing Tribal Early Learning Plan and Fund Advances with Bipartisan Support
After a successful work session and passage out of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, HB 2815 passed out of the House and Senate floor.
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