1.1 CCDF Leadership

The governor of a State or Territory must designate an agency (which may be an appropriate collaborative agency) or establish a joint interagency office to represent the State or Territory as the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency agrees to administer the program in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations and the provisions of this Plan, including the assurances and certifications. 1.1.1 Designated Lead Agency Identify the Lead Agency or joint interagency office designated by the State or Territory. OCC will send official grant correspondence, such as grant awards, grant adjustments, Plan approvals, and disallowance notifications, to the designated contact identified here. a. Lead Agency or Joint Interagency Office Information: i. Name of Lead Agency: Department of Early Learning and Care ii. Street Address: 700 Summer St NE iii. City: Salem iv. State: Oregon v. ZIP Code: 97301 vi. Web Address for Lead Agency: www.oregon.gov/delc b. Lead Agency or Joint Interagency Official contact information: i. Lead Agency Official First Name: Alyssa ii. Lead Agency Official Last Name: Chatterjee iii. Title: Early Learning System Director iv. Phone Number: 971-283-1271 v. Email Address: alyssa.chatterjee@delc.oregon.gov 1.1.2 CCDF Administrator Identify the CCDF Administrator designated by the Lead Agency, the day-to-day contact, or the person with responsibility for administering the State’s or Territory’s CCDF program. The OCC will send programmatic communications, such as program announcements, program instructions, and data collection instructions, to the designated contact identified here. If there is more than one designated contact with equal or shared responsibility for administering the CCDF program, identify the Co-Administrator or the person with administrative responsibilities and include their contact information. a. CCDF Administrator contact information: i. CCDF Administrator First Name: Alyssa ii. CCDF Administrator Last Name: Chatterjee iii. Title of the CCDF Administrator: Early Learning System Director iv. Phone Number: 9712831271 v. Email Address: alyssa.chatterjee@delc.oregon.gov b. CCDF Co-Administrator contact information (if applicable): i. CCDF Co-Administrator First Name: Jordan ii. CCDF Co-Administrator Last Name: Pargeter iii. Title of the CCDF Co-Administrator: Child Care and Development Fund Administrator iv. Phone Number: 9712186182 v. Email Address: jordan.pargeter@delc.oregon.gov vi. Description of the Role of the Co-Administrator: Review program management and implementation policies and procedures and update as needed. Review the timelines for public hearings and market rate survey or alternative methodology, CCDF Plan amendments, and other requirements.