From the high cost of tools to daily living expenses, many construction apprentices face financial hurdles that can jeopardize their training and careers, especially for those that are parents. That’s why it is so important to support our Oregon workers where it matters most: family. Nobody should have to choose between a paycheck and childcare.
Thanks to a partnership between BOLI and Business Oregon, registered apprentices and early-career journey workers in construction are eligible for subsidies to make child care more accessible and affordable. The Child Care for Construction program collaborates with other state agencies and community partners to provide financial assistance to help Oregonians be successful.
The CCC program helps eligible families access reliable, affordable child care, because strong communities start with strong families. Under the CCC program, Oregon provides childcare subsidies to keep your cost for childcare at or below 7% of total household income.
There is no maximum household income for this program. You may qualify for financial assistance if you have children under the age of 12 (or with special needs under the age of 17) living at home and in need of care from someone other than a parent, and you currently spend more than 2-7% of your household income on child care.