Child Care Works for Oregon
The Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Directors’ website serves as a strategic hub for business leaders, community stakeholders, Department of Early Learning and Care leaders, and state legislators. Our mission is to illuminate the critical role CCR&R agencies play in strengthening Oregon’s early learning workforce and building resilient, high-quality child care systems across our 15 regions.
We champion the development of accessible, equitable, and sustainable early learning workforce pathways that empower educators, uplift families, and fuel local economies. By investing in CCR&R agencies, Oregon ensures that public funds are directed toward proven, community-rooted solutions that yield long-term benefits for children, families, and the broader workforce.
Together, we are cultivating a future where every child has access to nurturing, high-quality early care and every early learning professional is supported, valued, and equipped to thrive.
For Community Leaders
For Elected Officials
For Employers
Who we serve
CCR&R’s exist to serve anyone involved in child care—families, present and potential providers, advocates, community leaders, and any other facet of the community that interacts with or depends upon child care.
In 2024, there were 4,986 child care programs in Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO) supported through our 15 service delivery areas throughout Oregon, with:
4,365 trainings provided
43,083 participants trained
Over 31,000 hours of technical assistance to 1,658 distinct programs
Of these trainings, from April through December 2024, We delivered 69 statewide webinars in multiple languages to ensure that online training was accessible to every corner of the state. View Report
Services
Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are community-based organizations dedicated to supporting families and child care providers. They offer a range of services designed to enhance the quality and accessibility of child care, ensuring that children and families receive the best possible support.
Training and professional development
Licensing assistance
Financial assistance information
Quality improvement initiatives
Community outreach
Provider networking
Resource libraries
Advocacy and policy updates
Child Care Referrals
For further assistance and information about child care referrals, visit Find Child Care Oregon or call 211info to learn more.
Oregon CCR&R Directory & Map
Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) help families find child care and assist child care providers with resources for their business.
Oregon Employer’s Child Care Toolkit
Finding affordable, quality child care is a major challenge for working parents. This toolkit was developed to offer employers practical, effective solutions that help your team stay productive and loyal while navigating the child care landscape. Inside you’ll find strategies ranging from simple, low-cost options to more comprehensive solutions.
