OREGON HAPPENIN'S - September 2010
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-
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Portland Saturday Market
Celebrating arts & crafts by the river. In Waterfront Park & Ankeny Plaza at the Skidmore Fountain MAX Station every Saturday 10-
5, and Sunday 11-4:30 rain or shine.
Portland Fairs & Festivals 3.6.2010
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12.24.2010
Eugene Saturday Market
The oldest weekly open air crafts festival in the U.S. features handcrafted goods, food and music, rain or shine at 8th and Oak.
Eugene Fairs & Festivals 4.3.2010
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11.13.2010
Corvallis Farmers Market
Saturday Farmers’ Market 1st and Jackson — 9am - 1pm Wednesday Farmers’ Market 2nd and B — 3 - 7pm (3-6pm late season)
Corvallis’ downtown hosts two outdoor farmers’ markets bursting with...
Corvallis Culinary 4.17.2010
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Program Description
The Oregon's Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money, while
increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly,
persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order
to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three
people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six
people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/CRD/SOS/docs/WeatherizationReferrals.pdf
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program, please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/SOS_Low_Income_Weatherization_Assistance_Oregon....
Or call:
1-800-553-5511
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Oregon Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services. LIEAP is an assistance program designed to help low income households with home heating costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,228 if one person lives in the
household; $26,451 if two people live in the household; $32,675 if three people live in the household; $38,899 if four people live in
the household; $45,123 if five people live in the household; $51,347 if six people live in the household; $52,514 if seven people live
in the household; and $53,681 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $1,167 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://www.ohcs.oregon.gov/OHCS/CRD/SOS/docs/EnergyAssistanceReferrals.pdf
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Oregon LIEAP, please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/SOS_Low_Income_Energy_Assistance_Oregon.shtml
Please contact the LIEAP program coordinator for further information:
energyhelp@state.or.us
You may also reach them by phone at:
503-986-2094
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low income families with children
while they strive to become self-sufficient. The goal of the program is to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through
employment services and community resources. To qualify for TANF, families must have very few assets and little or no income.
The current maximum monthly benefit for a family of three is $503. Benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefits
Transfer (EBT) system, which allows clients to obtain benefits through grocery store card-scanning devices and ATM machines,
using an "Oregon Trail Card." Many families in the TANF program must participate in the JOBS employment and training program,
which helps them prepare for and find work. They may also receive help with problems around housing, childcare, alcohol or drug
abuse, domestic-violence and other factors that affect family stability. In addition, DHS helps clients obtain child support from
absent parents. The Children, Adults and Families group of the Department of Human Services (DHS) administer the TANF
program. Services to clients are provided through DHS offices across the state, which are operated by the DHS Community
Human Services group.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oregon, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The TANF application process starts with a request. The request may be in the form of a phone call, visit, or written request by you
or another person or agency acting on your behalf. The date of request is the date the request for benefits is received by the
Division. You must apply at the branch serving the area in which your family lives or works. The application process is completed
when you fill out, sign the application form, have a face-to-face interview and provide the necessary information and verification
within 45 days.
For an application, contact the Oregon Department of Human Services at 503-945-5651 or contact your local DHS Self-sufficiency
office:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/locations.shtml
Program Contact Information
See also Oregon Helps, a Web site that can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and
children:
http://www.oregonhelps.org/
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program helps supplement food budgets for low-income working families and individuals, people on public
assistance, seniors and people with disabilities.
During the 2001-2003 biennium, approximately 176,700 households in Oregon received Food Stamps each month. The average
monthly amount of benefits was $140 per household. The cost of benefits and half of the program's administrative costs are paid
by the Federal government.
In Oregon, Food Stamp benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, which allows
recipients to obtain their benefits by using an "Oregon Trail Card" at a Point of Sale (POS) device.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person
with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of
less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in
the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380, if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in
the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The program is administered by the Children, Adults and Families (CAF) group of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Services and benefits are provided through DHS offices across the state. To find an office near you, click on the following link:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/index.shtml
For more information on how and where to apply for food stamps, please call Oregon SafeNet:
800-723-3638
See also Oregon Helps, a Web site that can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and
children.
http://www.oregonhelps.org/
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students
each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's
children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a
nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets
established nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=227
Program Contact Information
Please visit the Oregon Child Nutrition Office web site to learn more about the programs at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the programs, you can call the Oregon Department of Education at:
503-378-3569
TDD users can call:
503-378-2892
You can also contact your child's school to find out what meals are served and how to apply for free or reduced price school
meals.
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
SCHIP allows Oregon to offer health insurance for eligible children, up to age 19, who are not already insured.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oregon, under 19 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793
if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $62,382
if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may
have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To receive an Oregon Health Plan application packet for SCHIP you may call (800)359-9517 or TTY (800-359-9517), please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/ohp4u.shtml
Program Contact Information
For more information on Oregon SCHIP please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/schip.shtml
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
WIC is a public health nutrition program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health
behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. In Oregon, about 100,000 women, infants, and children benefit from the WIC Program
each month. Studies, reviews, and reports demonstrate that the WIC program is cost effective in protecting or improving the
health and nutritional status of low-income women, infants, and children. The WIC program of Oregon is administered by the
Oregon Department of Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/countyinfo.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Oregon's WIC program, visit their website at:
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/about_us.shtml
To find out more about WIC in Oregon call toll-free:
800-723-3638
Or call locally in the Portland area:
503-988-5858
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also participate in the Special Milk Program to provide
milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have access to the school meal
programs.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2000
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Oregon Special Milk program, please visit:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62
For more information regarding the Oregon Special Milk Program, please call the Department of Education at:
503-378-3569
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and
social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the
following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information on Oregon Head Start, please visit:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=41
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the program, you can also call the Head Start Pre-Kindergarten
Program Office at:
503-378-3600 ext. null
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own
that meet Oregon's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Oregon during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at
least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each
week that you are collecting benefits.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
In order to establish your unemployment claim, please visit the Oregon online claim system at:
http://egov.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/UI/index.shtml
Or complete an application at the Oregon Employment Office near you; to locate office, visit:
http://findit.emp.state.or.us/offices/
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.employment.oregon.gov/
Managing Agency
Oregon Employment Department
http://www.oregon.gov
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INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-
profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an...
Ashland Performing Arts 2.19.2010
-to-
10.31.2010
Portland Saturday Market
Celebrating arts & crafts by the river. In Waterfront Park & Ankeny Plaza at the Skidmore Fountain MAX Station every Saturday 10-
5, and Sunday 11-4:30 rain or shine.
Portland Fairs & Festivals 3.6.2010
-to-
12.24.2010
Eugene Saturday Market
The oldest weekly open air crafts festival in the U.S. features handcrafted goods, food and music, rain or shine at 8th and Oak.
Eugene Fairs & Festivals 4.3.2010
-to-
11.13.2010
Corvallis Farmers Market
Saturday Farmers’ Market 1st and Jackson — 9am - 1pm Wednesday Farmers’ Market 2nd and B — 3 - 7pm (3-6pm late season)
Corvallis’ downtown hosts two outdoor farmers’ markets bursting with...
Corvallis Culinary 4.17.2010
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11.24.2010
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Program Description
The Oregon's Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money, while
increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly,
persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order
to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three
people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six
people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/CRD/SOS/docs/WeatherizationReferrals.pdf
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program, please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/SOS_Low_Income_Weatherization_Assistance_Oregon....
Or call:
1-800-553-5511
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Oregon Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services. LIEAP is an assistance program designed to help low income households with home heating costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,228 if one person lives in the
household; $26,451 if two people live in the household; $32,675 if three people live in the household; $38,899 if four people live in
the household; $45,123 if five people live in the household; $51,347 if six people live in the household; $52,514 if seven people live
in the household; and $53,681 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $1,167 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://www.ohcs.oregon.gov/OHCS/CRD/SOS/docs/EnergyAssistanceReferrals.pdf
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Oregon LIEAP, please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/SOS_Low_Income_Energy_Assistance_Oregon.shtml
Please contact the LIEAP program coordinator for further information:
energyhelp@state.or.us
You may also reach them by phone at:
503-986-2094
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low income families with children
while they strive to become self-sufficient. The goal of the program is to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through
employment services and community resources. To qualify for TANF, families must have very few assets and little or no income.
The current maximum monthly benefit for a family of three is $503. Benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefits
Transfer (EBT) system, which allows clients to obtain benefits through grocery store card-scanning devices and ATM machines,
using an "Oregon Trail Card." Many families in the TANF program must participate in the JOBS employment and training program,
which helps them prepare for and find work. They may also receive help with problems around housing, childcare, alcohol or drug
abuse, domestic-violence and other factors that affect family stability. In addition, DHS helps clients obtain child support from
absent parents. The Children, Adults and Families group of the Department of Human Services (DHS) administer the TANF
program. Services to clients are provided through DHS offices across the state, which are operated by the DHS Community
Human Services group.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oregon, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The TANF application process starts with a request. The request may be in the form of a phone call, visit, or written request by you
or another person or agency acting on your behalf. The date of request is the date the request for benefits is received by the
Division. You must apply at the branch serving the area in which your family lives or works. The application process is completed
when you fill out, sign the application form, have a face-to-face interview and provide the necessary information and verification
within 45 days.
For an application, contact the Oregon Department of Human Services at 503-945-5651 or contact your local DHS Self-sufficiency
office:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/locations.shtml
Program Contact Information
See also Oregon Helps, a Web site that can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and
children:
http://www.oregonhelps.org/
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program helps supplement food budgets for low-income working families and individuals, people on public
assistance, seniors and people with disabilities.
During the 2001-2003 biennium, approximately 176,700 households in Oregon received Food Stamps each month. The average
monthly amount of benefits was $140 per household. The cost of benefits and half of the program's administrative costs are paid
by the Federal government.
In Oregon, Food Stamp benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, which allows
recipients to obtain their benefits by using an "Oregon Trail Card" at a Point of Sale (POS) device.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person
with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of
less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in
the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380, if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in
the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The program is administered by the Children, Adults and Families (CAF) group of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Services and benefits are provided through DHS offices across the state. To find an office near you, click on the following link:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/index.shtml
For more information on how and where to apply for food stamps, please call Oregon SafeNet:
800-723-3638
See also Oregon Helps, a Web site that can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and
children.
http://www.oregonhelps.org/
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students
each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's
children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a
nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets
established nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=227
Program Contact Information
Please visit the Oregon Child Nutrition Office web site to learn more about the programs at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the programs, you can call the Oregon Department of Education at:
503-378-3569
TDD users can call:
503-378-2892
You can also contact your child's school to find out what meals are served and how to apply for free or reduced price school
meals.
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
SCHIP allows Oregon to offer health insurance for eligible children, up to age 19, who are not already insured.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oregon, under 19 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793
if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $62,382
if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may
have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To receive an Oregon Health Plan application packet for SCHIP you may call (800)359-9517 or TTY (800-359-9517), please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/ohp4u.shtml
Program Contact Information
For more information on Oregon SCHIP please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/schip.shtml
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
WIC is a public health nutrition program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health
behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. In Oregon, about 100,000 women, infants, and children benefit from the WIC Program
each month. Studies, reviews, and reports demonstrate that the WIC program is cost effective in protecting or improving the
health and nutritional status of low-income women, infants, and children. The WIC program of Oregon is administered by the
Oregon Department of Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/countyinfo.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Oregon's WIC program, visit their website at:
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/about_us.shtml
To find out more about WIC in Oregon call toll-free:
800-723-3638
Or call locally in the Portland area:
503-988-5858
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also participate in the Special Milk Program to provide
milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have access to the school meal
programs.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2000
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Oregon Special Milk program, please visit:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62
For more information regarding the Oregon Special Milk Program, please call the Department of Education at:
503-378-3569
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and
social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the
following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information on Oregon Head Start, please visit:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=41
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the program, you can also call the Head Start Pre-Kindergarten
Program Office at:
503-378-3600 ext. null
Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov
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Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own
that meet Oregon's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Oregon during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at
least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each
week that you are collecting benefits.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
In order to establish your unemployment claim, please visit the Oregon online claim system at:
http://egov.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/UI/index.shtml
Or complete an application at the Oregon Employment Office near you; to locate office, visit:
http://findit.emp.state.or.us/offices/
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.employment.oregon.gov/
Managing Agency
Oregon Employment Department
http://www.oregon.gov
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