We discuss the expansion of Michigan's Tri Share Child Care Program

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT

We talk to Chana Edmond-Verley, CEO of Vibrant Futures and parent Sarah Pfenninger about addressing a childcare crisis in Michigan.

We discuss the expansion of Michigan's Tri Share Child Care Program, making child care more affordable to families by splitting the cost between the state, a participating employer and the employee. We talk to Chana Edmond-Verley, CEO of Vibrant Futures and parent Sarah Pfenninger about addressing a childcare crisis in Michigan.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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