Tri-Share Child Care: The Smart Employer Child Care Solution
Tri-share child care programs split costs three ways between employers, employees, and government—saving families up to $12,000 annually while delivering massive ROI for businesses. Explore cost-sharing programs, the 45F tax credit, and duo-share alternatives in all 50 states.
What is Tri-Share Child Care? Employer Child Care Benefits Explained
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."
$4,800 - $12,000
Annual Family Savings
15+
States with Active Programs
66%
Average Cost Reduction
425%
Employer ROI on Child Care Benefits
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For Employers
Child care benefits deliver up to 425% ROI by slashing turnover and absenteeism. Discover how tri-share and duo-share programs make employer-sponsored care affordable and easy to implement.
Explore Employer BenefitsFor Parents
Cut your child care expenses by up to 66%. See if your state offers a tri-share program and check your family's eligibility today.
Check State AvailabilityFor Child Care Providers
Join a tri-share network to secure reliable, guaranteed payments and boost your enrollment with employer-sponsored families.
Explore Provider BenefitsFor Government
Catalyze economic growth by launching a tri-share program in your state or community. Access our implementation guides and expert consulting resources.
View Implementation GuideFeatured Tri-Share Programs
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Michigan
Active StatewideMI Tri-Share Child Care Program
The first statewide tri-share program in America, serving all 83 counties. MI Care-Share launched Nov. 2025, extending benefits to all employees regardless of income.
Max Benefit: $10,000-$12,000/year
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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
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Active (2025)Child 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
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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
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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.
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