The Definitive Resource for Tri-Share Child Care Programs
Discover how employers, employees, and government partners are making quality child care affordable through innovative cost-sharing programs across America. Save up to $12,000 per year on child care costs.
What is Tri-Share Child Care?
A revolutionary cost-sharing model that makes quality child care affordable for working families
The tri-share model splits child care costs three ways between employers, employees, and government or community partners. This innovative approach helps working families who earn too much for traditional subsidies but struggle with full market-rate child care costs—often called the "missing middle."
$3,000 - $12,000
Annual Family Savings
12+
States with Active Programs
66%
Average Cost Reduction
425%
Employer ROI on Child Care Benefits
How Can We Help You?
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For Employers
Attract and retain top talent with child care benefits that deliver up to 425% ROI through reduced turnover and absenteeism.
Learn About BenefitsFor Parents
Reduce your child care costs by up to 66%. Find out if your state has a tri-share program and check your eligibility.
Find Your StateFor Child Care Providers
Join a tri-share network to receive reliable payments and grow your enrollment with employer-sponsored families.
Provider BenefitsFor Government
Launch a tri-share program in your state or community. Access implementation guides and consulting resources.
Implementation GuideFeatured Tri-Share Programs
Explore active programs across the United States
Michigan
Active StatewideMI Tri-Share Child Care Program
The first statewide tri-share program in America, serving all 83 counties with $3.4M in annual funding.
Max Benefit: $10,000-$12,000/year
View Michigan ProgramNorth Carolina
Active StatewideNC Tri-Share Child Care Pilot
Now available in all 100 North Carolina counties through the Smart Start network.
Max Benefit: $6,000-$8,000/year
View North Carolina ProgramTexas (Dallas County)
Active PilotDallas County Employer Match Program
Texas' first tri-share program with $1M in county funding and dollar-for-dollar employer matching.
Max Benefit: $3,000/year per child
View Texas Program Dallas County HubKentucky
Active StatewideEmployee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP)
State matches employer contributions dollar-for-dollar with $15M initial funding.
Max Benefit: $6,000+/year
View Kentucky ProgramMissouri
New LaunchChild Care Works Program
Missouri's first cost-sharing program with pilots in Kansas City, Springfield, and the Ozarks.
Max Benefit: $3,000/year per child
View Missouri ProgramOhio
Active: 30-75% Tax CreditsTri-Share/Child Care Cred Pilot
Five-county pilot with $10M state funding using a 40-40-20 cost split model.
Max Benefit: $6,000-$8,000/year
View Ohio ProgramFind Your State's Program
Select your state to see available tri-share programs and child care assistance options
No Tri-Share in Your State?
Employers can still provide powerful child care benefits through a Duo-Share model—a two-way cost split between employer and employee that can be implemented immediately without waiting for government funding.
Duo-share programs can be launched in as little as 60-90 days and deliver significant ROI through improved retention and reduced absenteeism.
Learn About Duo-Share →50% Employer
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