Parenting & Childcare
Childcare
Community Action Head Start
Head Start services are available for children ages 3 to 5, and Early Head Start services are available for children from birth to 3 years old and prenatal. These programs support families who meet income guidelines— below or at 130% of the federal poverty level. To find out if you qualify or to learn more about our programs, please call us at 503-693-3262 or email HeadStart@caowash.org
Helping parents, caregivers, and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children by providing essential child care services and support in Washington County.
971-223-6100
Helps eligible low-income families pay for child care while they are working. Assists families with the cost of registration fees, including annual enrollment fees, application fees, and initial registration fees. Contact your local DHS office to see if eligible.
503-646-9952 (Beaverton DHS Office)
Early Intervention
Special services and supports to families with children birth to 5 years of age identified as having a disability or experiencing developmental delays. Services enhance language, social and physical development through play-based interventions, and parent coaching.
503-614-1446 (Free Screening/Evaluation)
For any child who will be four-years-old on or before September 1st who is in historically underserved populations, of color, emerging bilinguals, experiencing poverty or homelessness is eligible to apply for Pre-K at their designated home school. Includes full inclusion neurodiversity, developmental delays, and behavior challenges disability.
503-356-4500
Parenting
Free parent support groups to anyone in a parenting role. Parents Anonymous model and specialized parent support groups for men and women in recovery from substance abuse and who may have had involvement with Department of Human Services Child Welfare. Parent Mentor program, peer mentoring to parents impacted by addiction who are involved with DHS-Child Welfare system.
503-258-4381 (Appointments)
503-258-4200 (Office)
503-258-4416 (Parent Helpline)