This innovative program provides increased access to high-quality and affordable childcare through a unique collaboration that leverages both state and business support.
Three entities share the costs of your child's care: You, your employer and the State of Michigan. When your employer participates in Tri-Share and you qualify, your child care costs are reduced by 66%.
Any licensed child care provider can be used to provide care for any child with MI Tri-Share. This includes, but is not limited to preschool, childcare homes and centers, before and after school care, summer programs and licensed camp.
Payment for childcare is made directly to your provider. Your employer will deduct your 1/3 of child care costs from your earnings to make this payment for you.
Employers: Fill out this form at https://tinyurl.com/2p97n9hy to connect to Tri-Share. Our Tri-Share project coordinator will follow up with you.
Employees: Fill out an intake form at https://tinyurl.com/3hce28ph to connect to Tri-Share.
You will be contacted to discuss next steps once the intake form is completed.
Don't have a child care provider. You've got help. Participating in Tri-Share gives you access to a network of child care providers. We will assist you to find a licensed child care to fit your needs.
Eligible employers must have a location in Michigan. Employees and childcare providers including camps must reside in Michigan. Employee eligibility is determined based on the employee's family size and household income. Employees must have a household income between 200 - 325% of the Federal Poverty Level. A participating employee cannot be eligible for the Child Development and Care Program through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Our staff is here to help with this program. Please contact Ann Kluting, via email: annk@vibrantfuturesmi.org or phone:616.451.8281 x232 for any questions about Tri-Share.
Fill out one of the following forms and we will respond with next steps.