Oregon Could Make COVID-Era Child Tax Credit Permanent
The Oregon Kids’ Credit would write the expired federal child tax credit into Oregon law – on a more narrow scale targeting at-risk Oregonians.
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Report Finds ‘Extreme Lack’ of Child Care Programs and Slots Across Oregon
Researchers say the state needs to invest in culturally appropriate care — and relax requirements for child care providers
A Crisis of Care
Oregon is rolling out new child care supports — including a $100 million investment — but advocates say the funding is ‘just a drop in the bucket’ for a crisis that’s hampering economic growth around the state.
KEEN Grants $10K to Oregon Tradeswomen for child care and other services
Funds will be used to provide child care and other services to women pursuing work in the trades.
What Happened to KinderCare’s IPO?
Portland-based child care giant cited “regulatory delays” when it withdrew its IPO.
The Consolidator
The CEO of KinderCare discusses the impact of consolidation, the tight labor market and why more employers are choosing onsite day cares.
Businesses “unaware” of child care benefits
Many companies lack awareness of how providing on-site child care services to employees can boost revenues, says a representative of one of the largest for-profit early childhood education centers.
Opinion: Private day care – Stop using the public school system’s lead
Why do private day care centers follow public school snow days?
Students revolutionize walking aids
Two University of Oregon sisters are creating a startup to market their improved walking aids.