Overview
Through Ready to Learn, OCF supports:
- early literacy and parenting programs
- scholarships for early childhood training and education
- initiatives to improve child care quality
- research on key early childhood issues and strategies
- forums for information sharing
To download an information sheet about Ready to Learn, please click here. At this time, the Ready to Learn program is only accepting renewal applications for the 2012-2013 grant year from organizations that received funding for 2011-2012. No new application opportunities are currently available, but may be in the future.
Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative
In May 2010, OCF announced a new multi-year initiative to support parenting education programs in Oregon, the Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative. The goal is to support parents in their critical role as children’s first and most important teachers by helping communities expand access to proven programs and build stronger, more coordinated parenting education services. The initiative is a partnership of OCF, The Ford Family Foundation, Oregon State University, the Meyer Memorial Trust, the Collins Foundation and several OCF Donor Advised Funds.
Click here to learn more about the Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative and see a list of grantees. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Mary Louise McClintock, OCF Early Childhood Program Director, via email or at 503.227.6846.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Mary Louise McClintock, OCF Early Childhood Program Director, via email or at 503.227.6846.
Additional Projects and Initiatives
OCF supports a number of projects and initiatives to further the program's goals. Additional information is available through the links below: