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Lane Family Connections' (LFC) provider specialists offer consultations about licensing, assistance with business concerns and child care management issues. We offer a wide variety of training opportunities and topics, and will gladly help you with your business concerns including marketing, problem solving, and communication with parents.

We partner with other agencies whenever possible to bring providers unique training opportunities such as the Self Assessment Project.

LFC also refers families who are looking for care to your program, and keeps you informed of important changes in rules and regulations through our quarterly newsletter.

Looking for Training and Current Newsletter? Did you know we post our training and quarterly newsletter online. Whether you lose it, or just didn't receive one, you can view it whenever you want. If you want to receive a newsletter automatically, call to be added to our mailing list. 463-3954

Why enroll with Lane Family Connections?
Enrolling with LFC is a good marketing tool for your business; it means that we can make referrals to your program when parents are looking for child care. If you are just beginning your child care business, we can help you set up and market your business, find trainings, and link with other child care professionals. We can also help guide you toward further professional development. Every quarter you will receive our newsletter, which will keep you informed of training opportunities, important changes in rules, and give you helpful professional information. We also maintain a provider lending library featuring books, educational videos, and an assortment of toy boxes, which can be borrowed for up to one month.

How Can I Enroll On LFC’s Database?
You can call our office at 541-463-3954 or 1-800-222-3290 and have an intake form mailed to you. Or fill out the Intake Form online (.doc) You can fill in the form right in the web page, print, sign and then fax to 541-463-4724 or mail to Lane Family Connections, 4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene OR 97405. Or print, then complete the information, sign and mail or fax.

Special Programs for Providers through Lane Family Connections:
Lane Family Connections offers support and enhanced programs for providers, such as the Child Care Enhancement Program, the Mentoring Program, and more.

How do I become a Licensed Child Care Facility?
The Child Care Division (CCD) is the state agency that regulates child care in Oregon. The division regulates three different types of child care facilities: Registered Family Child Care, Certified Group Home Care and Certified Child Care Centers. To read the rules and regulations concerning all three types of care, you can visit the Child Care Division web site Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division (CCD) at 1-800-556-6616 for detailed information. Download CCD Forms from the Child Care Division, including Criminal Registry Forms, and Rules and Regulations Booklets. Or you can contact us to have them mailed to you.

To Become Licensed, you will need the following:

• Family Child Care Overview Session Pg. 7 of newsletter

• Food Handlers

• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

• Infant and Child CPR/First Aid

Can I provide care without being licensed?There are exceptions under which you can provide care for children without being licensed or registered. To find out what those rules are, click the link above to view the various types, or visit the CCD website and read the rules regarding Exempt Care at Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division at 1-800-556-6616 , or call LFC for information. You can enroll with LFC even if you are an not a licensed or registered (exempt) provider.

Sources of Training and Professional Development Opportunities:
Training that relates to child care helps make caring for young children more enjoyable and can increase your income. Come join us in fun and practical approaches to spending time with and caring for children.

School-Age And Youth Programs
After-school and recreational activities help our kids become successful adults. Here’s information for youth development staff, leaders and parents can use to meet the challenges of being involved with kids. Training bulletin for school-age professionals included.

National Child Care Information Center
Business resources for providers, including funding, starting a child care business, insurance, and child care as a profession.

Lane Family Connection’s Provider Complaint Policy: What happens when we receive a complaint on a provider? View Complaint Procedures.