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State Increases Food, Child Care Assistance

Oregon has increased the income eligibility limit for food and child care assistance up to 200% of the federal poverty level. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) increased limits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program to 200% of the federal poverty level, or $2,147 a month for an individual or $3,660 for a family of three. The previous income limit for these programs was 185% of the federal poverty level, or $1,986 a month for an individual or $3,386 for a family of three. This change took effect in Oregon on Jan. 1, 2022, and approximately 18,000 new households are expected to be eligible to enroll in SNAP. Approximately $25 million in additional food benefits will be issued to Oregonians annually. "Coming into the COVID-19 pandemic, life was difficult for many Oregonians, especially people of color, Oregon Tribal Nations, people with disabilities and older adults," said ODHS Director Fariborz Paks ....

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Oregon DHS raises income limits for food, child care assistance

Oregon DHS raises income limits for food, child care assistance
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Oregon experiencing backlog of cases for social services due to pandemic and staffing shortages

An increase in need for services created by the COVID-19 pandemic has exceeded the Oregon Department of Human Services’ ability to serve the public with its current staff. ....

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Oregon DHS taking steps to meet historic demand for support, services

Oregon DHS taking steps to meet historic demand for support, services
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Homeless Youth Services Receives Grant Money

J Bar J Youth Services in Deschutes County is one of several agencies helping thousands of homeless kids across the state. Many of these youth are living without the support of a parent or guardian. The state announced an infusion of more $1 million in order to maintain service delivery during the pandemic, expand capacity to serve more areas of the state, and better incorporate youth voice in their programs. The funds are made available by federal COVID-19 relief funds and state relief spending and were recently approved by the Oregon Legislature. "Youth experiencing homelessness face barriers meeting basic needs – access to food, clean clothes, a place to shower, a location to access resources, and safe and stable housing," according to Oregon Dept. of Human Services. "The COVID-19 crisis has had an especially negative effect on impacted youth who are Black, Oregon Tribal Nations, and youth of color. Organizations providing services to this vulnerable population have ....

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