Smart Start Invites Employers to NC Tri-Share Week

Co-hosted by Smart Start and the NC Department of Commerce

[Raleigh, NC] – The NC Partnership for Children (NCPC) and the NC Department of Commerce proudly announce NC Tri-Share Week, taking place from March 17-21, 2025. This week-long initiative for employers highlights the NC Tri-Share Child Care Program, an innovative public-private partnership that shares the price of child care equally among employers, eligible employees, and the State. The program helps working families access high-quality, affordable child care while supporting businesses.

Business Recruitment & Advantages of NC Tri-Share

NC Tri-Share Week is an opportunity for businesses to learn how they can participate in this innovative program and the advantages it offers. By joining NC Tri-Share, employers can:

  • Enhance employee retention and satisfaction by offering child care benefits.
  • Attract top talent by providing a competitive benefits package.
  • Improve workplace productivity by reducing employee stress related to child care costs.
  • Strengthen community ties by supporting local child care providers.

Employers are encouraged to attend an in-person or virtual session to learn how NC Tri-Share can directly benefit their workforce and business operations.

NC Tri-Share In-Person Meetings

Employers are invited to attend in-person information sessions across North Carolina to learn more about NC Tri-Share. Each session runs from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the following locations:

  • Monday, March 17 – Henderson County
    Children and Family Resource Center, 851 Case St., Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Tuesday, March 18 – Gaston County
    Gaston County Health Department, DHHS 991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052
  • Wednesday, March 19 – Richmond County
    City of Rockingham Offices, 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379
  • Friday, March 21 – Cumberland County
    Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Dr., Charles Morris Room, Fayetteville, NC 28303
  • Thursday, March 20 – Pitt County
    Parish Hall at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 107 Louis St., Greenville, NC 27858

NC Tri-Share Virtual Information Sessions

For those unable to attend in person, virtual sessions will be held Monday – Thursday  from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM from March 17-20, 2025. These sessions provide businesses with an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of NC Tri-Share. Employers interested in participating can register online at www.smartstart.org/trishare.

Why NC Tri-Share Matters

“Child care costs are one of the most significant financial burdens facing working families today, rivaling the cost of college tuition” said Mary Scott, NCPC’s Director of Strategic Initiatives. “Through NC Tri-Share, we are able to offer a viable option to make child care more affordable for families and to help businesses attract and retain employees across North Carolina.”

The Tri-Share model has seen success in Michigan, where 82% of employees reported they were more likely to stay in their jobs due to the program. North Carolina aims to build on this success by expanding access to high-quality child care through employer and state partnerships.

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About Smart Start

Smart Start is a statewide network of 75 nonprofits that serve all 100 North Carolina counties, ensuring better outcomes for children and families. The network is led by The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) that ensures fiscal and programmatic support and accountability. Visit https://www.smartstart.org/. For more information about Tri-Share, visit https://www.smartstart.org/trishare. 

Media Contact: Jessica Carter, jcarter@smartstart.org, 919.221.1614

Event Registration Contact: Charissa Crawford, ccrawford@smartstart.org, 7324231164

NCPC Program Contact:  Mary Scott, mscott@smartstart.org, 984.221.0175

Smart Start Regional Hub Contact Information 

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