NC Tri-Share
Smart Start is excited to introduce you to NC’s Statewide Tri-Share Child Care Program, a groundbreaking solution that addresses the child care struggles faced by many employees and families.
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What is NC Tri-Share?
The NC Tri-Share Program is a statewide public-private partnership that enhances child care for families, employers, and providers through a three-way cost split.
The NC Tri-Share Pilot divides the cost equally among three parties:
- Employers: Employers contribute as part of an employee benefit, attracting and retaining talent while supporting working families.
- Families: Families pay a fraction of the actual cost of child care.
- The State of NC: The State helps to increase child care access for working families statewide.
NC Tri-Share is administered by NCPC and the Smart Start Network across all North Carolina counties.
NC Tri-Share Goals Include:
- Making high-quality child care affordable and accessible for working families
- Helping employers retain and attract employees
- Supporting the stabilization of child care businesses across the State.
How Can You Become a part of
NC Tri-Share?
If you work in a county served by a Smart Start Local Partnership administering NC Tri-Share, you may be eligible to participate.
Families that qualify for participation in Tri-Share will be:
- Employed by a participating business
- Have a household income between 185% and 300% of the federal poverty level.
- Otherwise ineligible for other subsidized child care
| Household Size | Yearly Income (185%-300% of federal poverty level) |
|---|---|
| Two Person | $40,034 – $64,920 |
| Three Person | $50,542 – $81,960 |
| Four Person | $61,050 – $99,000 |
| Five Person | $71,558 – $116,040 |
| Six Person | $82,066 – $133,080 |
| Seven Person | $92,574 – $150,120 |
| Eight Person | $103,082 – $167,160 |
