Employee Perk: MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
Did You Know? Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) participates in the State of Michigan’s MI Tri-Share Child Care Program, which splits child care costs equally between the employee, GRCC and the State, reducing costs by roughly 66%. Key Eligibility Criteria Benefited employees who meet income limits. Household income must be between 200% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Families earning less may qualify for the state's Child Development and Care Scholarship Program instead. Income Limits by Household Size 2 People: $42,280 – $86,560 3 People: $54,640 – $109,280 4 People: $66,000 – $132,000 5 People: $77,360 – $154,720 6 People: $88,720 – $177,440 7 People: $100,080 – $200,160 8 People: $111,440 – $222,880 9 People: $122,800 – $245,600 Covered Services 0–12 years old. Any licensed child care provider in Michigan. Full-time/part-time care, traditional child care centers, preschool, before-school and after-school care, and summer day camps. Availability and Priority Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority goes to employees with current child care costs, though those with secured future care may also apply. Click on Application Steps to get started. For assistance during the application process, contact administrative staff at MITriShare@hwmuw.org. If you have any other questions, please contact hrservices@grcc.edu
