ERDC child care subsidy and waitlist screening Oregon application preparation guide Source review: 2026-10-11 Funding type: Public benefit or cost assistance Service area: Shared Oregon or institution-specific route Helps qualifying families pay an approved child care provider; families may owe a copayment. Who can apply Oregon families meeting income, child-age and qualifying activity rules, such as work, school, TANF or certain Child Welfare participation. Amount or support Depends on eligibility and program rules. Availability ERDC currently has a waitlist. Some families can qualify for an exemption; applying does not reserve a funded child care slot. Deadline or timing Applications can be requested year-round; follow the deadline on any agency notice. Prepare (the provider may request other or alternative documents) [ ] Household, income and qualifying activity information. [ ] Child immunization information or exemption if requested. How to apply 1. Apply in ONE, by phone at 800-699-9075, or at a local office. 2. Complete the interview and screening for waitlist exemptions. 3. If waitlisted, keep contact details current and respond to waitlist notices. 4. If approved, select an ERDC-approved provider before care begins and confirm your copay. Official application or contact route: https://one.oregon.gov/ Keep a copy or confirmation number and check provider messages for next steps. Limits: A licensed provider is not necessarily approved for ERDC payments. Families may owe charges above the ERDC payment limit. Publisher sources Department of Early Learning and Care : Child Care Assistance: Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program : Programs : State of Oregon https://www.oregon.gov/delc/programs/pages/erdc.aspx Captured evidence SHA-256: 90288363d97b0f1f53b1dfd69122a92055105b1978f223d68b34ad376d076e24 This is a preparation guide. Submit the application directly to the responsible provider. This navigator does not submit applications or decide eligibility. Start here Apply for ERDC through https://one.oregon.gov, by calling 800-699-9075, or at a local ODHS office. Applications are screened for a waitlist exemption; applying does not guarantee funded child care. Where and how to submit Submit the ERDC application and verification through Oregon ONE or the ODHS benefits office handling your application. Complete the required interview. DELC administers ERDC and pays approved child care providers. https://one.oregon.gov/ What will it cost? A program-specific cost explanation has not been verified. Ask the provider whether this route has any fees, required contribution or repayment terms, and what cost assistance is available. After submission Read your decision or waitlist notice. Respond to the annual waitlist check to remain listed. If invited to apply from the waitlist, reapply within 45 days of the notice date. Before care starts, confirm your provider is approved for ERDC. Ask about your monthly copay and charges above ERDC's payment limit. Current recipients should renew on time. Corrections, denials and appeals Your waitlist notice includes appeal rights; follow its instructions and deadline if you disagree. If changed circumstances may qualify you to skip the waitlist, reapply through ONE or ODHS. If unsure what verification to provide, ask during the interview and then submit the requested information. Language, disability and offline help Call 211 or text children to 898211 for application or provider-finding help. Call 800-699-9075 or the local office for an interpreter or accessible materials. Additional workflow sources (reviewed 2026-10-11) DELC Child Care Assistance: ERDC https://www.oregon.gov/delc/programs/pages/erdc.aspx SHA-256: b04937313f31e7a8e787ed2aece14ebdd76620f55bde1aa3a6f6204c14caf85f ODHS Benefits Help https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/contact.aspx SHA-256: 50b49946be5a956dda6f51a33c35d11aa18f0a1c5a7ad0f7d4f03a688bedd4cc ODHS Benefits Help in Your Language https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/languages.aspx SHA-256: df633c4c3dbeb6e07290b6dc604114df5d33005f047c96ee6e195db7cde3c384