OAR 414-175-0001: Purpose

(1) Under ORS 329A.500, the Department of Early Learning and Care has authority for the ERDC program. (2) The purpose of division 175 rules is to establish eligibility criteria for the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program, which makes child care assistance available to eligible families. The rules also prescribe provider requirements and set forth the conditions to receive payment for providing child care to eligible families. (3) Pursuant to ORS 327.274, the Department of Early Learning and Care may delegate by interagency agreement duties, functions or powers of the ERDC program to the Director of the Oregon Department of Human Services. These rules apply to the administration of the Department of Early Learning and Care, including as delegated to the Oregon Department of Human Services.