Oregon Employer’s Child Care Toolkit

Supporting Working Parents, Strengthening Your Business

Finding affordable, quality child care is a major challenge for working parents. This toolkit offers employers practical, effective solutions that help your team stay productive and loyal while navigating the child care landscape.

We’ve packed this toolkit with strategies ranging from simple, low-cost options to more comprehensive solutions. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Assess Your Needs: Pinpoint how child care is impacting your bottom line and figure out what employees really need when it comes to child care.

  • Learn Effective Strategies: Discover a range of approaches to support working parents and identify which will meet the needs of your employees.

  • Quick Wins: Quick, budget-friendly ways to make a big impact.

  • Success Stories: See how other Oregon employers are tackling child care challenges.

  • Local Resources: Connect with organizations that can help you implement your chosen strategies.

The Oregon Employer’s Child Care Toolkit was developed by Child Care Works for Oregon in partnership with Oregon Workforce Partnership, Onward Eugene, The Ford Family Foundation, and the Oregon Community Foundation.

Additional Resources for Employers

Need additional support?

Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R) or Early Learning Hub for more guidance on how to support your employees with child care solutions.