Referral-Based Program
MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
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MI Tri-Share Child Care Program assists qualifying employees with child care costs. Through this innovative new approach, licensed child care expenses are shared by the employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan, with each contributing one-third of the cost.
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The Power of Work
Helping Parents, Employers, and Child Care Providers
In addition to assisting working parents with child care costs, the program helps employers in attracting and retaining talent, and helps child care providers stabilize their business through consistent payments.
Do I qualify?
To qualify, employees must have an income between 200% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Where is the program located?
The program is open to all employers in Michigan, with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan serving employers in this six-county region. To find a list of participating employers, visit Michigan.gov/TriShare.
Benefits to Employers
- Helps with employee recruitment and retention
- Removes a significant barrier to employment
- Develops and strengthens the workforce talent pipeline
- Opportunities for tax credits
Benefits to Working Parents
- Provides financial relief by reducing out-of-pocket child care costs
- Eases the burden of finding available openings at licensed child care providers
- Improves work-life-family balance by providing child care solutions
- Removes a barrier to seeking and/or maintaining employment
Benefits to Child Care Providers
- Reliable payments deposited on the provider’s preferred billing schedule
- Assists in promotion of child care services
- Engagement in a statewide program that aims to improve and expand future funding for child care
Program Details
Participating Employers
To find a list of participating employers, visit Michigan.gov/TriShare.
Contact
To learn more, view the flyers or contact the Goodwill Tri-Share Program Manager at (231) 722-7871, ext. 1015.