Child Cae fo DSPs
Child Care for DSPs
admin, April 23, 2020April 23, 2020, COVID-19, 0
The Governer’s office has confirmed that DSPs are included in the “priority workers” description for childcare considerations.
DSPs are falling under the “essential worker” category of “workers who support food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals.”
School districts are currently being asked to open schools and provide child care for essential health care workers. This is still in the early stages so we will continue to monitor. In the meantime, child care options:
DSPs can call 2-1-1 and they will direct “essential workers” to child care providers who are designated to prioritize and save space to meet the child care needs of essential workers. Wait for the CHILD CARE prompt for an expedited process. You can also email: children@211info.org
In addition, if not already, DSPs should be encouraged to sign up for the emergency child care subsidy. The state has increased the income eligible for this program and waived all family co-pay requirements so parents who qualify will receive fully subsidized child care. There is also a process to get their current child care provider qualified (and paid by the State).
ERDC Temporary Income Limits
Number in family
Gross income limit
2
$4,012
3
$4,956
4
$5,899
5
$6,843
6
$7,787
7
$8,259
8 or above
$9,192
You can apply online: https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/. While this application appears to only be for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) it will cover ERDC and when the eligibility worker calls to verify the application the worker needs to note they are interested in ERDC.
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