Application Information

Application Information

Returning family?

If your family is already enrolled in Preschool Promise and you're applying for another child, please call us to complete the application by phone. The online system doesn’t allow returning families to reapply.

New Family?

This pre-application form collects your basic information. Additional eligibility questions and document uploads will follow in later steps.

Email is Required: Please provide a valid email address for important updates about your application. If you do not have an email, you can create one here.

Please note: An appointment will be required to turn in the paper application and documents. We will also have follow-up questions. See below for our contact information.

What program is right for me?

Before making your selection, if you haven’t done so already, please visit growcentraloregonkids.org to explore available options.

  • Make sure the location and schedule work for your family
  • Check if extended care is available and affordable (if needed)
  • Consider if the teaching style and approach fit your values
  • Call the school to schedule a tour if you want to visit
Eligibility Criteria
  • Age: Child must be 3 or 4 years old on September 1st, 2025
  • Residency: Family must reside in Oregon (This hub serves Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties)
  • Family Income: Must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL). See exceptions below.
  • Housing Adjustment:
    • May adjust gross income for families who spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
    • Housing costs include rent/mortgage, insurance, taxes, utilities, etc.
    • Documentation like bills or bank statements may be used to calculate this adjustment.
What documents do I need?

You’ll be asked to upload documents in later steps. Here are examples of what you may need:

  • Age verification: Birth certificate, hospital record, immunization record
  • Income verification: 3 recent pay stubs, W-2, benefits letter (SNAP, OHP, etc.)
  • Address verification: Utility bill, lease or rental agreement, Oregon ID
Need help?

Contact our enrollment specialist if you have any questions or need assistance filling out your application.

Gelsyn Hernandez
gelsyn.hernandez@hdesd.org

Family Income & Federal/State Benefits
Income

Please estimate your family's income (pretax income). This will be used to calculate your family's percentage placement against the Federal Poverty Line.

Families must be under 200% of the Federal Poverty Line to be eligible for Preschool Promise.

Federal & State Benefits

Families with ERDC or WIC Benefits: Families presenting Employment Related Daycare (ERDC), or Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefit documentation (e.g., letter of awarded benefit or screenshot) must have their income verified by other means to confirm they are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL), unless the provided document explicitly states that the family’s income meets this requirement.

Families presenting an ERDC benefit letter (Notice of Eligibility) dated within the last 12 months do not need to provide additional income verification if their calculated copay is $25 or less.

Families providing Head Start or Oregon Prekindergarten income verification for the applicant child are not required to submit additional income documentation, provided the verification confirms the family income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL). This income verification must have been conducted within the last 12 months.

Families submitting a TANF letter or a screenshot of their benefits account dated within the last 12 months are also exempt from providing additional income documentation, as TANF eligibility requires an income below 200% FPL.

Families presenting specific Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits documentation, such as Adult OHP, OHP Bridge, or OHP CWM “emergency medical” or “emergency Medicaid” letters, cards, or a screenshot of their benefits account, are likewise not required to provide further income documentation. These programs also require family income to be below 200% FPL.

Families presenting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) approval documentation (e.g., letter of awarded benefit, SNAP eligibility, or screenshot) are exempt from providing additional income verification.

Residency Requirements

Applicants must have a current Oregon address (a physical address). P.O. Boxes can be used for mailing purposes, but we require a physical address to be filled out for eligibility.

If you are moving to Oregon, wait until you have moved or signed a lease before applying.

Proof of citizenship is NOT required.

If you are experiencing homelessness, please indicate in which city you currently reside.

What counts as homelessness?

A family may be considered homeless (unhoused) if they're experiencing any of the following living situations:

  • In a shelter
  • In a motel or campground due to the lack of adequate alternative accommodation
  • In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus/train station
  • Doubled up (staying) with others due to housing loss or economic hardship
  • Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime place of residence
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Please complete this section only if:

  • The secondary parent or guardian is currently living in the home
  • They are supported by the same income
  • They are related to the child by blood, marriage, or adoption

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Number in Household

When entering the "Number in Household," please indicate the total number of people currently living in your household, including adults and children who are financially supported by the parent or guardian’s income.

  • Include the child (participant) you're applying for
  • Only include individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption

Help us get to know your child:

In the section below, please tell us anything you'd like us to know about your child’s development, behavior, or services they may be receiving.

Need help knowing what to write?
You might include:

  • Any developmental delay or disability (physical, developmental, or intellectual)
  • Behavioral or mental health challenges
  • Health or nutrition concerns
  • Health conditions that require specialized supports
  • Challenges your child has experienced in the last year
  • Support from outside agencies like therapy or special programs
  • The name of your child’s service coordinator (if known)
  • If your child receives special education services, has an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), or is working with Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) to support their development — please let us know.

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Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

Add Another Applicant

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling
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