Official Website: https://www.mass.gov/early-education-and-care
Common questions about child care assistance in Massachusetts
The Early Childhood and Care Investment Fund (ECCIF) is a $15M grant program that provides funding to employers to help offset child care costs for their employees.
Employers in targeted industries can apply for grants. Employee eligibility varies by grant, but programs target working families who need child care assistance.
ECCIF is an employer grant program rather than a traditional tri-share model. Employers receive grants to provide child care benefits rather than a three-way cost split.
Massachusetts offers child care subsidies, ECCIF employer grants, and various early education programs through the Department of Early Education and Care.
Massachusetts has some of the highest child care costs in the nation, with infant care averaging $20,000-$25,000 per year in the Boston area.
Employers in Massachusetts can implement a Duo-Share program immediatelyโa two-way cost split between employer and employee that can be launched in 60-90 days without waiting for government funding.
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