Oregon Statutes - Chapter 417 - Interstate Compacts on Juveniles and Children; Children and Family Services - Section 417.788 - Relief nurseries.

(1) The State Commission on Children and Families shall support relief nurseries statewide through local commissions on children and families as funding becomes available. Local commissions may establish relief nurseries for young children who are at risk and their families. Local commissions in adjoining counties may choose to establish regional relief nurseries. The relief nurseries shall:

(a) Be consistent with the voluntary early childhood system plan that is part of the local coordinated comprehensive plan; and

(b) Involve the parents of children served by the relief nurseries.

(2) Programs at the relief nurseries shall include:

(a) Therapeutic early childhood education programs; and

(b) Parent education, training and support.

(3) Each relief nursery that receives state funding shall have financial support from the community that is at least equal to 25 percent of any state allocation. [1999 c.1053 §22; 2001 c.831 §12]

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