One of the biggest barriers for working parents is the cost of child care, resulting in some parents leaving the workforce.

MI Tri-Share, an innovative bipartisan program, was created to change that.

Through Tri-Share, the cost of child care is shared equally among employer, employee and the State of Michigan — a threeway split — with coordination provided regionally by a Tri-Share facilitator hub.

With Tri-Share, parents and caregivers can get back to work knowing that their kids are safe.

There are multiple benefits to employers including: 

• Retention of existing employees 
• Offer a unique benefit to employees to help with recruitment 
• Reduced absenteeism 
• Financial relief for employees 
• Improved work-life- family balance