New London County Tri-Share
Affordable Childcare Through Shared Support
The New London County Tri-Share Pilot helps working families access high-quality childcare by sharing costs between employers, employees, and the state.
What is the Tri-Share Program?
The Tri-Share Pilot is a first-of-its-kind childcare cost-sharing initiative in New London County. Together, families, employers, and the state each pay one-third of childcare expenses - making care more affordable, sustainable, and accessible.
- Helps working parents manage childcare costs
- Supports employers in retaining and attracting staff
- Strengthens local childcare providers and the economy
Who Can Participate
Families
- Must live in Connecticut
- Cannot already be receiving other childcare subsidies
- Can choose any licensed provider (including part-time, full-time, preschool, before/after-school care, or summer programs)
Employers
- Must be located in New London County
- Contribute one-third of employee childcare costs
- Can support as many or as few employees as they choose
Providers
- Must be a licensed childcare provider
- Can be located anywhere in Connecticut
How It Works
- Employer Enrolls - Businesses commit to sharing childcare costs.
- Employee Applies - LEARN screens eligibility and helps families find providers.
- Child Receives Care - Parents pay their share, while LEARN manages billing with employers and the state