South-Central Early Learning Hub

For leaders who want their work to matter.

Douglas ESD is hiring a Program Coordinator –Early Learning Hub Director for the South Central Oregon region – Douglas, Klamath and Lake South-Central Early Learning Hub - for info on Klamath and Lake Counties.

We’re seeking a strategic leader who thinks big, leads with clarity, and brings partners together to strengthen early learning across South-Central Oregon. In this role, you’ll align systems, steward public funding, build cross-sector partnerships, and help shape outcomes for children and families.

Salary: $89,900–$102,177 per year (DOE)
Apply by: March 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Learn more about the role and apply today.
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Do you live in Douglas, Klamath, or Lake County and need help for your family?

Community UPLiFT connects parents-to-be and families with children from birth to age 5, or up to age 21 for children with special needs, to community programs and services. You decide which programs are right for you.

Send a referral online at community-uplift.com or call (541) 880-4655 to learn more.

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The South-Central Early Learning Hub is accepting applications for Early Learning funding, supporting Kindergarten Readiness Partnership & Innovation (KPI) and Birth through Five Early Literacy.

✅ Applicants MUST serve:
Families living in Oregon in Douglas, Klamath, Lake Counties, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, or The Klamath Tribes

💡 Funding supports equity-focused, evidence-based projects that strengthen:
- Kindergarten readiness
- Early literacy (birth–5)
- Transitions from early learning to K–12

🌱 Priority is given to programs serving families who are geographically isolated; children experiencing displacement, including houselessness, foster care, and kinship care; communities of color; families identifying as Tribal; children with disabilities or trauma, and infants & toddlers.

👥 Who can apply? Nonprofits, government agencies, small businesses, community partners, and community members.

🗓 Applications due: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
❓ Questions due by: Feb. 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔗 For additional information and to apply:
https://www.scelh.com/who-we-are/news/default-board-post-page-scelh/~board/scelh-news/post/request-for-application

Competitive awards based on community need, partnerships, and measurable outcomes.

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🚨 Important Notice for EBT Cardholders 🚨

There has been an increase in EBT card fraud. This means some people are stealing card information. When the state sees that an EBT card might have been used wrongly, they cancel the card to keep families safe.

💳 What this means:
Only cards that look like they were used for fraud are being canceled. Some people may try to use their EBT card and find out it doesn’t work. We know this can be hard for families.

🔄 If your card is deactivated:
Call the EBT Card Replacement phone number to get a new card, or contact your local Oregon Department of Human Services office for help.

🔄 Please share these resources:

📖 Information webpage (Spanish button in the top right):
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/protect.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

📄 English brochure:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/de-1020950.pdf

📄 Spanish brochure:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/ds-1020950.pdf

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