Become a Partner in the Michigan Tri-Share Program with Everybody Ready!
One of the most significant barriers for people rejoining the workforce is the cost of quality child care. The Michigan Tri-Share program introduced by Governor Whitmer is to change that by bringing businesses, working parents, and educators together to create a brighter future for all.
United Way of Northwest Michigan (UWNWMI)
The official administrator of Tri-Share
Michigan Tri-Share, as the name implies, is an innovative/public-private partnership designed to share the cost of child care equally between employers, employees, and the State of Michigan, making child care more affordable and accessible for working parents.
This new program is coordinated regionally by the Tri-Share Facilitator Hub and administered by regionally based staff skilled in working with businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions to support collaborative child care programming.
Become part of the program today and enjoy the benefits of your participation and make a difference in the lives of our young children.
Maria Montoya - Project Coordinator
maria@everybodyready.org
(504) 343-6754
To learn how you can partner to bring this benefit to the working families on your team contact our project coordinator.
Schedule a virtual or in-person session to learn how the model works, and what is required of your organization to participate.
Who qualifies for Tri-Share as an employee?
Understanding eligibility for MI Tri-Share Child Care resources…
MI Tri-Share Child Care Employee Eligibility Guide
Eligibility is based on the employee's family size and household income. Total household monthly income must be in the range of 200-325% of the Federal Poverty Level.
How Tri-Share Works
United Way of Northwest Michigan (UWNWMI), the central administrator for Tri-Share, distributes 100% of costs to each participating child care provider.
Participating employers collect the employee’s portion via a payroll deduction.
UWNWMI collects the 1 ⁄ 3 employee and employer portions via an invoice.
Benefits for Employers:
Removes the barriers for the employees you need.
Provides a desirable new benefit for employees,improving recruitment and retention while reducing absenteeism.
Make a positive difference in your employees' lives.
Flexibility to determine your commitment.
Benefits to Working Parents:
Reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Helps to find licensed child care providers.
Gives you confidence your children are in good hands while you’re working.
Improves work-life balance.
Benefits to Providers:
Payments are made directly through the Tri-Share Facilitator Hub.
Steady enrollment.
Stabilizes your business through consistent payments.
Helps programs find new families to enroll all year long!
With MI Tri-Share, parents can get back to work knowing that their kids are safe, cared for and have the opportunity to succeed and employers will be building their workforce of tomorrow.
Ready to learn more?
Download Everybody Ready’s Tri-Share Employer Assets:
