Special Programs For Providers
Child Care Enhancement Program:
In 2003, the state legislature enacted a tax credit contribution plan designed to address the market failure in the child care sector. Lane Family Connections received funds to implement strategies to enhance child care in Lane County. The NEW Child Care Enhancement Program will provide funds to increase child care provider wages and professional development, decrease parent cost to less than 10 percent of family income, and improve the quality of child care. As part of the CCEP program, funds were allocated to continue the CARES project. For more information, contact Terri Hansen at (541) 463-3304 or hansent@lanecc.edu
PeaceHealth Provider Network
Lane Community College and Lane Family Connections in partnership with PeaceHealth Oregon Region are working together to build the availability of quality child care through the Child Care Provider Network for PeaceHealth. PeaceHealth employees will have access to a variety of high quality providers in a variety of settings and location. Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Providers may apply for the Network
Providers enrolled in the Child Care Provider Network will have access to:
• Financial stipends based on the number of PeaceHealth families enrolled
• Scholarships for training
• Access to community resources and services
Infant/Toddler Child Care Provider Network
Lane County is growing and so is the need for infant/toddler care. The Infant Toddler Child Care Provider Network is designed to help providers increase the quantity and quality of infant /toddler care in the community. To participate in the Network you must be a registered provider in the Eugene/Springfield area and able to increase your infant/toddler slots. Benefits include, equipment stipends, enrollment bonuses, scholarships and training in infant/toddler care and the chance to network with other local providers. For more information call Jennifer at (541) 463-3315 or e-mail at slaterj@lanecc.edu.
Mentoring Program
We are proud to announce that beginning July 1, you are welcome to contact your local CCR&R for all access to a professional development mentor. This may include becoming licensed, pursuing a degree program, CDA credential, enrollment in the Oregon Registry expanding your child care program, setting up your environment, caring for infants and toddlers, caring for children with special needs, developing your child care business and many other topics related to child care. For more information, contact Lisa at Lane Family Connections at barragerl@lanecc.edu or 463-3308.
Self Assessment: A Quality Improvement Program for Providers
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The Self Assessment is a project that the Commission on Children and Families has funded through LFC for several years. It is a great self-evaluation program, enabling providers to assess the quality of their own child care or environment, services, and professionalism, and then to make improvements in those areas. It is a simple process that requires a minimum of effort and time. If you are interested you will need to participate in an orientation to review the program. Participants will receive the Harms-Clifford Environmental Rating Scale to keep and use whenever they want. Participants will also receive $150 to purchase items to enhance or improve the program. This opportunity is open to all child care providers. Lane Family Connections will accept 4 participants per year to take part in this program. If you are interested in more information or taking part in this unique opportunity, contact Lisa at Lane Family Connections at barragerl@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-3308.