Child Care Resources
The Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) and Business Oregon, developed these tools and learning resources to support child care businesses and providers in navigating funding, business development, and facility-related needs. The resources include webinars, guides, and other practical materials designed to help child care businesses build capacity and strengthen their operations. This work includes resources related to the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF), a competitive statewide grant program administered by Business Oregon that supports the establishment, expansion, and improvement of child care facilities across Oregon.
Your Path Through the CCIF Process
This journey map shows what you can expect when working with Northwest Native Chamber on your Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) project. From your first connection to submitting your application—and beyond—our team is here to provide free, personalized support every step of the way.
If you would like to get started on your CCIF journey with the support of a Business Resource Navigator, please reach out to CCIFsupport@nwnc.org or begin by filling out our Client Intake Form below! Once we have your intake, a staff member will reach out with scheduling steps.
Webinar Videos
Accessing Public Funds
Capital Planning and Debt Management
Planning Project Grants Preparing for Future Funding
Data Driven Decision Making
From Vision to Practice: Building and Sustaining Tribal Owned Early Learning Spaces
Building Financial Confidence for Business Owners
Tribal Project Planning
Navigating Funding Losses: Strategies for Locally Designed Programming & Braided Funding
Effective Project Management for Your CCIF Project
Your CCIF Roadmap for Success (Recipient Webinar)
Contract Essentials for Child Care Providers: Understanding Your Legal Obligations
Philanthropy, Trust-Based Giving, & Donor Engagement
Our Children, Our Measures: Exploring Quality and Success in Indigenous Early Education
Crafting Your Child Care Marketing Plan
Dubbed Webinar Youtube Playlist
At the following links you will find copies of the webinars in various languages including Mandarin, Vietnamese, Spanish and Russian. Additional dubbed webinars as well as translated slide decks will be added as they become available.
Tribal Child Care Resource Hub
The CCIF Tribal Funding Guide was designed to help Tribal Nations understand the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF), available funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
The Tribal CCIF Compliance Workbook is a spreadsheet tool to help Tribal CCIF recipients organize, track, and manage key compliance requirements, documentation, reporting, and project milestones throughout the duration of their award.
The Oregon Tribal Child Care Needs Assessment is a resource for capturing and understanding the Tribal child care landscape, including community needs, priorities, existing resources, and opportunities. 2026 update forthcoming.
Tribal Early Learning Pathways is a culturally responsive framework designed to help Tribal Nations navigate early learning and child care development, from exploring opportunities and accessing resources to operating and strengthening programs.
The CCIF Client Journey Map is a visual resource that illustrates the Tribal CCIF technical assistance journey, highlighting key stages, resources, and support available to Tribal Nations throughout the funding process.
The CCIF Tribal Recipient Implementation Guide was designed to support Tribal CCIF award recipients with outlining key requirements, next steps, and guidance for managing and implementing awarded funds.