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MEMORANDUM <br /> To: Michelle Lang <br /> Child Care Inc. <br /> From: Vena Jensen Wright <br /> Child Care Resource Connection / Lane Community College <br /> Date: December 6, 1994 <br /> Re: Identified Gaps in Child Care <br /> As the designated child care resource and referral agency for Lane County, Child Care Resource <br /> Connection is responsible to identify gaps in the child care delivery system in our area. The <br /> identified needs for child care, based on requests and supply in particular areas, are as follows: <br /> 1. Infant- Toddler Care <br /> 2. Child Care during non - traditional hours <br /> 3. Care in Central Eugene: Whiteaker area, close proximity to downtown Eugene <br /> 4. Care in rural areas. <br /> Family's needs for child care can be complex. Many families that are struggling with child care <br /> issues have multiple complications which intensifies the desperation they experience in relation to <br /> their care needs. Many parents cannot adequately afford child care, child care availability is <br /> especially limited for very young children (infants and toddlers), and many families have varying <br /> schedules which requires them to seek part-time or varying shift child care. This can be hard to <br /> locate since it is diffucult for child care providers to offer part-time or varying shifts due to <br /> scheduling needs. <br /> In particular, the Whiteaker area needs all types of child care; many parents in this area are <br /> unable to locate quality child care that is accessible and affordable. From my position here at <br /> CCRC as Parent Consultant (I speak with many parents every day), my perception is that there is <br /> a real need for additional qualtiy child care in the Whiteaker area, especially for infants and <br /> toddlers. I know that many parents are unable to afford the child care they need; your scholarship <br /> program is vital to these parents and I am confident there are many additional families that could <br /> benefit from scholarships and subsidies to help them pay for child care. <br /> I have enclosed some statistical information that may be helpful to you in writing your proposal. <br /> Fccl free to call me with any questions you might have. <br /> Good luck on your project - I appreciate your program and your work! <br />