Inclusive Partners is a statewide program that works to empower Oregon's child care providers to create environments that encourage full participation for all children.
Providers
Caring for children is rewarding, energizing, enlightening and joyful. All children come with unique needs, challenges and gifts. As a provider of quality care, you individualize your support for each child based on where they are at developmentally, emotionally and socially.
You may feel, at times, that you’ve exhausted your expertise.
We can help support you in:
Problem solving and planning
Sharing creative ideas for improving your environment to be more inclusive
Exploring strategies for responding to behaviors that children bring to your setting
Suggesting accommodations and adaptations that may benefit all the children in your care.
Our services and supports are free of charge and may include phone calls, emails, onsite visits or training workshops.
Families
Inclusive Partners is here to support you and your child care provider. If you have a child with higher needs or are struggling to keep stable child care due to your child’s specialized needs, we may be able to help.
Often the help we offer stabilizes care which keeps you working!
Inclusive Partners staff complete the High Needs Rate Determination Assessment in the child care setting to determine the child’s individual rate and the provider’s consultation and technical assistance needs.
Regardless of provider type or funding stream, Inclusive Partners provides technical assistance, consultation, and support so all children can play, learn and grow together.
Inclusive Partners works with DHS Self Sufficiency to coordinate the High Needs program for families with children who have higher needs and are receiving child care subsidy through ERDC or JOBS/TANF.
Inclusion means that everyone is able to take part in the same activities, enjoy the same experiences, and have the same access to opportunity within their communities, regardless of ability.
Contact Us: (866) 837-0250 or email: DELC.InclusivePartners@delc.oregon.gov