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Park City foundation urges Summit County to pilot scholarships, employer match to ease child‑care gap
Summary
Park City Community Foundation asked Summit County for a $130,000 scholarship pool for families at or below 65% of area median income and a $200,000 employer‑match pilot, offering up to $50,000 in administrative support. Council members expressed philosophical support but raised questions about budget timing and long‑term funding.
Kristen (Park City Community Foundation) returned to the Summit County Council on Nov. 29 to ask the county to help plug immediate gaps in local child care by seeding two pilot programs: a $130,000 scholarship fund aimed at households at or below 65% of area median income and a $200,000 employer‑match pool modeled on Michigan’s tri‑share approach. The Foundation also offered up to $50,000 to cover administrative costs if the county partners with an existing administrator.
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