Bridge Fund

The Bridge Fund, now available in Allen County and most other counties in Northeast Indiana, is the newest way that NEIECC is collaborating with other community partners to support child care programs that are struggling due to the loss in vouchers, and to serve families on the child care voucher waitlist. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, NEIECC will administer this program in Allen County using its customized, locally developed software. This program is also available outside Allen County through funding from the Glaze Foundation and other philanthropic donors. All family referrals are made through child care providers. If you are a family who might qualify, ask your child care provider to connect with us! Reach out to NEIECCTeam@neiecc.org.

Allen County - Become a Bridge Fund Partner Apply now to support families through your program

NEIECC's first priority with Bridge Fund is to support the financial stability of child care providers. We are doing that by offering temporary assistance for families on the CCDF wait list, so working parents can afford quality child care. If you are a program that has decreased enrollment because of the loss of vouchers, we want to work with you to reach the families in need. The first step is for providers is to apply to be a Bridge Fund partner! Click below to apply to partner with us in Allen County.

Apply in Allen County

Outside Allen County - Become a Bridge Fund Partner Apply now to support families through your program

All across the region, NEIECC is supporting early care and education providers with Bridge Fund to develop financial stability. Bridge Fund outside of Allen County runs much the same way as the program inside Allen County, with a few exceptions. The first step is for providers is to apply to be a Bridge Fund partner! Click below to apply to partner with us in any of the following counties: Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, or Whitley.

Apply OUTSIDE of Allen County

Allen County Bridge Fund FAQs For early care providers within Allen County

Allen County FAQs

Regional Bridge Fund FAQs For providers outside of Allen County

Regional FAQs