Blending & Braiding of Funds
Maximize the impact of child care funding.
Why Blend & Braid funds?
Blending and braiding allows multiple funding streams to be used to fund or supplement child care costs. Our platform gives you insight into cost-allocation to prevent duplicate funding and ensure that funding is effectively distributed. Federal, state, and local policymakers and program administrators can use the data generated in our platform to analyze funding streams and impact.
Request a demoOne streamlined application
Families can apply for multiple subsidies through one application and be screened simultaneously to get more comprehensive funding quickly.
Reduce administrative burden on providers
Rather than tracking multiple funding sources for one child, providers receive one payment, similar to private pay children.
Request a demoMaximize the impact of available funds
Families can apply for multiple funding streams at once. State administrators are able to identify families who require additional assistance and fund them accordingly. When future funds are available, these families can be contacted to re-apply.
Talk to a specialistDetails & features
Single application
One application for families to apply for multiple funding sources
Waterfall funding
Determine the order of funding allocation to meet greatest need and expand reach
Time and attendance
One place for providers to manage attendance reporting for multiple funding sources
Reporting requirements
Support the different reporting requirements of multiple funding sources
Distribute blended payments
Single payment to be distributed to providers for multiple funding sources combined
Track funds
Track remaining funds available by source and re-allocate funding if necessary
Modules included
Our Blending & Braiding solution bundles several modules together to create a comprehensive solution package.
Case studies
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Related solutions
Module bundles that are often used along with this solution package
Pre-K Program Administration
Manage state and local Pre-K program all in one systemChild Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
Make, track, and report referrals for child care and related resourcesCoordinated Eligibility & Enrollment
Families can search and apply for multiple sources of funding at onceWant to learn more? Talk to one of our ECE specialists.
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