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Why Are Rain Boots Important?

In Oregon we know, playing outside in the rain is often the only way for a small child to get out and play! We also know, playing is how children learn. Exploring, experimenting and being curious are all playful ways children develop & grow through outdoor play.

Research shows us that playing outside helps children develop: 

Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Scientific Thinking, Problem Solving and Imagination. 

Whether it's going outside for a walk in the rain, practicing skipping rocks on the river or go digging for worms in your backyard,  The Early Learning Hub of Clackamas County wants to encourage all children to explore, have fun, learn, and PLAY!

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Apply for Free Boots Online!

Eligibility Requirements:

​        BOTH of these two:

• Reside in Clackamas County

• Child is between 0-6 years of age.
  
  Plus ONE of these three

• Have an annual family income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level

• Qualify for an income assistance program such as: Oregon Trail Card, SNAP, Oregon Health Plan, Section 8, WIC, Free/reduced school lunch, TANF, Head Start/Early Head Start or Preschool Promise·      

• Foster Families Qualify Regardless of Income Status

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Sizes and quantities are limited.

Rain Boots will be provided on request while supplies last. 



Pick up Locations

To see the list of available pick up locations, see below. When submitting a request for boots you will be asked to selected your preferred pick up location.

Provider Requests and Bulk Requests
If you are a day care, preschool, early learning program, non-profit or elementary school seeking multiple pairs of boots for one location, you can submit a bulk order Here.  Due to capacity family caseworkers/advocates ordering in bulk (those with more than 7 pairs) for families they serve must pick up on Oct 7th at the CFCC Willamette Building at 112 11th St between 9am and 1pm. There will be no availability for our team to drop off bulk orders or any other bulk pick up events. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. If the support person is unable to pick up this day please have families order their own boots and choose one of the many pick up locations around the county throughout the month of October.
If you have bulk order questions please email makeasplashclackamas@gmail.com