HISTORY + MISSION
Providing services in both urban and rural communities across Oregon.
History
Funding for the Alliance comes from the Oregon Early Learning Division (ELD), The Ford Family Foundation, and the Oregon Community Foundation. This allows us to provide these many services to you at no cost.
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House is known for delivering anti-poverty services to communities for over 115 years by centering the voices and needs of people and communities most affected by unequal systems. Neighborhood House educates both young and old, strengthening our community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence, and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds.
Child care as an essential service and we acknowledge that in particular, Latinx and other BIPOC child care providers have played a critical role in ensuring families have the care they need to be fully employed, and that child care providers have historically been under resourced in doing so. As a leading nonprofit social service provider, we strive to deliver innovative, life-changing programs.
Our Vision
Our mission is to provide services that not only meet provider needs but honor provider voices. Our Alliance was developed through collaboration with a diverse community of providers and child care organizations around the state and we continue to work closely with providers and community stakeholders in the development of this program.
OCCA Program Goals
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- Higher quality professional development for early childhood educators
- Consistent, sustained support for educators
- Staff retainment for child care business owners
- Opportunities for peer learning and leadership via group cohort meetings
- Access to skilled financial management services
- Improved fiscal health by increasing revenues and reducing costs
- Access to valuable services typically unavailable to smaller businesses
- Improved wages and benefits
- Reducing burnout by saving valuable time and workload stress