Lonijoy Gardiner is the mother of two girls: eleven-year-old Fia and two-year-old Annalise. She also works in healthcare Monday-Friday from a. It's a situation many families are familiar with, wanting to work to provide for their household, but needing a safe place for their kids while they do that.
Melissa Shulmier faced a similar dilemma with her three-year-old son. She describes it as an unfair juggling act, and has resorted to friends and family to help watch her son while she works part time. It's what inspired the organization to create a daycare financial assistance program. The program opened to the public in June, thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation.
It will help families who are either obtaining a new job or having financial hardships, with up to 30 days of daycare assistance. Their hope is to help families get back on their feet or re-enter the workforce, by covering the costs until they are able to do so.
Families must have a licensed daycare provider and show proof of a past due bill, or a letter stating that they have new employment. You can apply here or call Mission for Area People at More information on Mission for Area People can be found on the organization's website.
News Local News. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. New program helping Muskegon County families in need pay for daycare. Easing child care costs for families. Muskegon organization providing assistance. By: Jamie Sherrod. She balances both as best as she can, and has even considered daycare options to help. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.
