The MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program has expanded to seven new counties, including St. Clair County. Fifty-two counties in Michigan are now covered by the program. St. Clair County is serviced by the St. Clair County RESA.
Dr. Kevin Miller, Superintendent of St. Clair County RESA explained, “The Tri-Share program is designed to address the current childcare crisis, making childcare more affordable for working families in St. Clair County. “
Miller said, “We’ve been collaborating with our Economic Development Alliance (EDA), Michigan Works, and our business partners. Our RESA will be the Tri-Share ‘hub’ as we have the connection with county childcare providers through our Great Start Collaborative. The power of the Tri-share grant is the cost-sharing between the State of Michigan, the business community, and our hard-working families.”
St. Clair County will have $300,000 available for the program for this year. Participation with area businesses will be coordinated by the EDA. Aludyne is one of the supporting businesses that helped secure the grant.
Details about the Tri-Share program, including current pilot regions and participating employers, can be found at michigan.gov/Tri-Share.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
