SOUTHERN PINES, NC – The Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Partners for Children and Families and the Smart Start Network proudly announce NC Tri-Share Week, taking place from March 17-21, 2025, for employers. We will have an event open to employers for our region at the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Dr., Charles Morris Room, Fayetteville, NC on Thursday, March 20^th from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

This week-long initiative highlights the NC Tri-Share Child Care Program, an innovative for employer’s public-private partnership that shares the price of childcare equally among employers, eligible employees, and the State. The program helps working families access high-quality, affordable childcare while supporting businesses, stabilizing childcare providers, and stabilizing childcare providers.

“We look forward to collaborating even more closely with the employers to help businesses learn more about Tri-Share and the ways it will be an effective tool for employee retention and recruitment” said Stuart Mills, Executive Director of Partners for Children and Families.
 
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 childcare benefits.
• Attract top talent by providing a competitive benefits package.
• Improve workplace productivity by reducing employee stress related to childcare costs.
• Strengthen community ties by supporting local childcare providers.