Funding to assist employer-led child care

The Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care (C-RECC) seeks applications from Skagit County employers wanting to support their employees by opening a child care center in or near their business. This is an innovative pilot project with a March goal of selecting a partner.

C-RECC will distribute up to $75,000 of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to one or more employers to jump-start employers increasing child care capacity, helping families and boosting employee retention.

“We’re so grateful that these pandemic relief funds were designated to support the child care sector,” Manager...