SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon is investing nearly $21 million to expand child care capacity across the state, funding dozens of projects to ease one of the biggest cost burdens facing working families.
Gov. Tina Kotek announced $20.9 million in grants through the state’s Child Care Infrastructure Fund, supporting 61 projects in 28 counties. The money will go toward building, renovating, and upgrading child care facilities to create more available slots.
“Access to affordable child care is essential for working families and for Oregon’s economy,” Kotek said in a statement. “When parents can count on safe, reliable care, they can show up to work and build stability for their families.”…