Tri-Share: Childcare Support for Your Employees 

Connecticut employers play a critical role in helping working parents balance family and work responsibilities.

Tri-Share, a state-supported initiative, splits childcare costs three ways—between the state, the employee, and the employer—making it easier for employees to stay in the workforce while ensuring their children receive quality care. 

This January 21 event featured:

• Hear directly from the Office of Early Childhood about the benefits of Tri-Share 
• Learn from employers successfully implementing the program 
• Connect with other business leaders across the state 

Agenda  

8 am | Networking Breakfast 

9 am | Opening Remarks 

• Kathleen Hindman, Project Manager, Early Childhood Education, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

9:15 am | Tri-Share Presentation 

• Adrenna Paolillo, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education, LEARN

9:30 am | Childcare as a Workforce Strategy 

• Moderator: Danielle Cloud, Policy Director, Workforce & Transportation, CBIA 
• Maggie Francis-Gietzen, Project Manager, Northeast Connecticut Childcare Needs Project, EASTCONN 
• Kathleen Hollister, Facilitator, SECT Childcare Collective, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut 
• Elle-Jordyn Sherman, Executive Director, Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 

10 am | Networking Break 

10:15 am | Tri-Share in Practice: Practical Insights & Lessons

• Moderator: Adrenna Paolillo, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education, LEARN
• Linda Fecteau, Owner, Fecteau Consulting; Business Advisor, Women’s Business Development Council  
• Nicole Umphlett, Owner, Little Learners Children’s Centers

11 am | Networking 

11:30 am | Adjourn