INDIANAPOLIS — More than 20 businesses, community groups and school corporations are receiving part of an additional $6.9 million in employer-sponsored child care grants.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 31 alongside the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.
The initiative, part of Holcomb's 2023 Next Level Agenda, helps employers and communities create and expand child care offerings.
“By having more child care options, Hoosiers are provided the flexibility to enter and stay in the workforce and attain a better quality of life for their families,” Holcomb said. “The State is pleased to partner with businesses to provide more opportunities for their workforce, leading to a sustainable future for Indiana families.”
Click here to see the full list of employers receiving grants.
According to the governor's office, 40 employers plan to provide on-site child care to their employees, and 15 employers will offer child care tuition benefits to their workers.
The remaining businesses getting grants plan to support child care for their employees in a variety of ways, such as reserving seats at partner child care centers.
Here is a breakdown of the funds distributed:
- More than 40 businesses with 1,000 or more employees will get up to $750,000.
- More than 30 businesses that have between 100 and 999 employees will get up to $350,000.
- A total of 12 businesses with between 20 and 99 employees will get up to $50,000.
“Thousands of families will benefit from affordable, convenient access to child care, and nearly 100 businesses, community groups and schools will benefit from a workforce that doesn’t have to worry about where they’re going to find it,” said Courtney Penn, OECOSL director. “But most importantly, children will benefit from quality early education that will set them up for success in K-12 and beyond.”
