CHILDCARE

ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


MESO has partnered with Multnomah County to support child care providers in Oregon via two separate, but aligned programs:


Preschool for All and BuildUp Oregon

PRESCHOOL FOR ALL (PFA)

Preschool for All (PFA) connects 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences.


MESO supports the child care providers navigate business sustainability, ensuring they can offer high-quality, accessible child care for all families.

MESO Provides:

  • One-on-one strategic business planning
  • Financial planning
  • Basic marketing
  • Time management and organization
  • Preparing providers for direct contracting with Multnomah County

BUILDUP OREGON

BuildUp Oregon is a coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) dedicated to enhancing early care and education (ECE) opportunities for families across Oregon through facilities funding and expert guidance. The coalition delivers grants, loans, and technical assistance to childcare providers and co-located affordable housing and ECE projects.


Within this collaborative framework, MESO plays a crucial role as the "front door" for applicants and interested parties. MESO is responsible for grantmaking to ECE providers and developers, and providing technical assistance through Facilities Advisors that support applicants through the application journey. Additionally, MESO collaborates with our partners in the coalition to review projects and ensure that funding is allocated effectively to support the development of high-quality child care facilities that meet community needs.


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