Ready to start or grow your own home-based childcare business? The Early Child Care Business Accelerator Program is back for Fall 2026, offering FREE training to help you succeed!

Every Child Belongs (ECB) is a FREE statewide support system for Oregon early learning programs, designed to help educators create inclusive, supportive environments where every child can thrive. Whether you're working through challenging behaviors, supporting a child with unique needs, or looking for strategies before concerns escalate, ECB is here to help.

Every Child Belongs expands services for child care providers as law prohibiting expulsions and suspensions takes effect July 1.

The 2026 Regional Data Book is a powerful tool designed to identify emerging challenges, understand regional disparities, and inform strategic planning and investments. By bringing together critical data on demographics, early care and education, K–12 education, family economic well-being, and maternal and child health, the report serves as a roadmap for building a brighter, more equitable future.

Great news for families and early literacy champions across Oregon! Governor Tina Kotek recently signed House Bill 4022 into law, officially cementing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library as a permanent, state-supported program. This means that every single child in Oregon—from birth up until their 5th birthday—is eligible to receive a brand-new, high-quality book delivered straight to their mailbox every month, completely free of charge.

The Oregon DELC is launching free professional development series for child care providers to improve behavior management and relationship-building techniques, available in multiple languages.

211info summer resources are here!

Family Connections at Linn-Benton Community College is currently recruiting a Preschool Promise Instructional Coach to primarily serve early learning programs across Lincoln County.

Are you an apprentice or journeyworker in a construction trade? Do you support people in the trades? The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wants to hear from you about Oregon’s new Child Care for Construction Program! 

Looking for affordable things to do with your family? Pollywog has got you covered. Our calendar features family-friendly events across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties—all in one place.