Overview
- Governor Mike DeWine and DCY Director Kara Wente announced the program’s launch to help working families and strengthen the workforce.
- Employers and employees must apply together through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for assistance to flow to licensed providers or current care arrangements.
- Eligibility requires Ohio residency for families and an Ohio-based employer partner.
- Applications are due by May 1, 2026, with funding available through June 30, 2026.
- Official materials cite $10 million in state support, while at least one outlet reported a far larger total, creating a noted discrepancy in reported funding scale.