Northeast Indiana Bridge Fund

Child care providers struggling with enrollment due to child care voucher loss, and families on the wait list struggling to afford care now have a new option! Throughout Northeast Indiana, Bridge Fund is available inside or outside of Allen County. The two programs are distinct, but both offer financial relief to providers and families.

Allen County Bridge Fund Guidelines

The Bridge Fund, now available to residents in Allen County, is the newest way that NEIECC is collaborating with other community partners to serve families on the child care voucher waitlist, and support child care programs that are struggling due to the loss in vouchers. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, with GIFT IX funding from the Lilly Foundation, Inc., NEIECC will administer this program using its customized, locally developed software. Ready, Set, Grow Allen is the connection for child care providers. NEIECC is working with child care programs to reach families that may qualify. If you believe you could benefit from Bridge Fund, reach out to your child care provider and ask them if they are a partner. If not, encourage them to NEIECC or Ready, Set, Grow Allen!

Allen County Bridge Fund FAQ

Northeast Indiana (excluding Allen County) Regional Bridge Fund Guidelines

The Bridge Fund is also avaialble to providers and families outside of Allen County! In partnership with the Glaze Foundation and other local philanthropic organizations, NEIECC will administer this program across multiple counties. NEIECC is working with child care programs to reach families that may qualify. If you believe you could benefit from Bridge Fund, reach out to your child care provider and ask them if they are a partner. If not, encourage them to reach out to us!

Regional Bridge Fund FAQ