(1) To be eligible for benefits, an individual must be a resident of Oregon.
- (a) There is no minimum amount of time an individual must live in Oregon to be a resident.
- (b) The individual must intend to remain in Oregon.
- (c) An individual is not a resident if the individual is in Oregon solely for vacation.
- (d) An individual continues to be a resident of Oregon during a temporary period of absence if the individual intends to return when the purpose of the absence is completed.
- (2) An individual is not required to provide or apply for a social security number (SSN) to be included in the Filing group.
- (3) The filing group must include a child who needs child care.
- (4) A child must live with a caretaker.
- (5) A filing group is not eligible for child care when the caretaker or parent in the filing group receives a grant for child care from the Office of Student Access and Completion for any month the grant is intended to cover, regardless of when the grant is received.
- (6) Until May 1, 2024, children in the Need Group must meet the immigration or legal status requirements in OAR 414-175-0021 and the age requirements in OAR 414-175-0022.
- (7) The filing group must certify that they do not exceed the resource limit.
- (8) The filing group must meet the income limits in OAR 414-175-0050, except filing groups categorically eligible under Expanded Child Welfare (EXP CW).
- (9) A filing group not willing to show verification of immunizations, proof that the immunization series has started, or a copy of the medical or non-medical exemption form for the child is not eligible for ERDC benefits.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.500
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.500
History
DELC 5-2025, amend filed 06/25/2025, effective 07/01/2025
ELD 11-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 07/01/2023