Connecticut Tri-Share Child Care

Active Pilot

Program Information

Connecticut Tri-Share Pilot
2024
$2M pilot funding
33% Employer / 33% Employee / 33% State
$6,000-$8,000/year
Employed by participating employer; income 50-75% SMI; ineligible for Care 4 Kids

Official Website: https://www.ctoec.org/

Geographic Coverage

Major Cities

BridgeportNew HavenStamfordHartfordWaterburyNorwalkDanburyNew BritainWest HartfordGreenwichFairfieldHamdenBristolMeridenManchesterWest HavenMilfordStratfordEast HartfordMiddletown

Counties

FairfieldHartfordNew HavenLitchfieldMiddlesexNew LondonTollandWindham

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about child care assistance in Connecticut

Connecticut launched a tri-share pilot in 2024 with $2M in funding. The program splits child care costs equally among employers, employees, and the state.

Families must be employed by a participating employer, have income between 50-75% of State Median Income, and be ineligible for the Care 4 Kids subsidy program.

Families can save $6,000-$8,000 per year depending on child care costs and provider rates.

Employers can contact the Office of Early Childhood to learn about participating in the tri-share pilot program.

The pilot program is available in select regions of Connecticut. Contact OEC for current coverage areas.

Looking for More Options?

Employers in Connecticut can implement a Duo-Share program immediatelyโ€”a two-way cost split between employer and employee that can be launched in 60-90 days without waiting for government funding.

Learn About Duo-Share โ†’

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