As a parent, I know our kids are our number one priority. That’s why we have made historic investments to lower costs and improve learning o





*December 6, 2024*



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Dear Friend,

As a parent, I know our kids are our number one priority. That’s why we have made historic investments to lower costs and improve learning outcomes from pre-K through college.

By expanding quality, affordable child care, we’re lowering costs for families and making sure every child has a solid foundation to build a bright future in Michigan.

Learn more below about your options to save money and set your child up for success!

Sincerely,

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Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

*Expanding Free Pre-K*

This year, I signed a budget that expanded access to free pre-K for Michigan four-year-olds, prioritizing those who need it most. This will save families $10,000 a year and help every child build a solid foundation for long-term academic success.

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Preschool is a proven investment for the future of Michigan. Children who attend pre-K are more likely to be eager to learn, read by the third grade, and attend higher education. Free pre-K also gives families money to allocate to rent, transportation, and college savings and attracts employers seeking to expand or relocate to Michigan by giving parents more safe, affordable options for their kids.

A majority of Michigan’s 4-year-olds now qualify for free pre-K, based on household income, including many families who may think they wouldn’t.

To apply and find a pre-K classroom near you, visit MiFreePreschool.org [ [link removed] ].

*Check My Eligibility * [ [link removed] ]






*Lowering the Cost of Child Care*

Going beyond Pre-K, we’re working to lower the cost of child care for families with kids of all ages.

*MI Tri-Share*

Today, too many Michigan families do not have access to the child care they need because of cost. That’s why, working across the aisle with my partners in the Michigan Legislature, we created MI Tri-Share [ [link removed] ]. With MI Tri-Share, the cost of an employee’s child care is equally shared among the employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan. With this program, parents can get back to work knowing that their kids are safe, cared for, and have the opportunity to succeed.

Learn more about MI Tri-Share employers and providers here. [ [link removed] ] 

Find a child care provider in your area here. [ [link removed] ]

*Child Development and Care (CDC) program*

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) offers child care assistance with the Child Development and Care (CDC) program. This program helps low-income families cover the costs of child care.

Get help paying for child care and more information about assistance eligibility and requirements. [ [link removed] ]

Use MiLEAP resources to get help finding quality child care. [ [link removed] ]

*Apply For Child Care Assistance* [ [link removed] ]








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