———— A Network for Utah Businesses
The Family-Forward Employer Network
Turn Utah's new employer child care tax credit into real savings for your business — and real support for your employees. Join a cohort of Utah businesses acting in the credit's first year.
The reality Utah employers are already paying for
$1.36B
lost every year by Utah families and employers to child care challenges
Those costs don't arrive as a line item. They show up every day as absenteeism, turnover, reduced productivity, and difficulty recruiting the talent you need.
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Absenteeism and unplanned leave when care falls through
Turnover among parents in their most productive years
Roles that stay open because the benefit isn't there
The Reality Utah Employers Are Already Paying For
Utah families and employers lose $1.36 billion annually due to child care challenges — costs that show up every day in absenteeism, turnover, reduced productivity, and difficulty recruiting talent. The new employer tax credit makes it possible to act, and the Family-Forward Employer Network makes it easy.
For every $1.00 a small business invests in employee child care, combined state and federal tax credits plus business expense deductions can recover up to $0.88 for a small business and $0.65 for a large employer.
What Network Businesses Receive
This is not a compliance program. No government reporting, and no obligation beyond what you agree to when you join.
Implementation Resources
Tools to help you understand your options and choose the right path for your business.
Public Recognition
Acknowledgment as a family-forward early adopter in TPP's communications, media, and implementation reporting.
Provider Connections
Introductions to licensed, center-based child care providers and intermediate entities in Utah.
Tax Professional Connections
Introductions to tax professionals with employer child care tax credit expertise, as TPP builds that network.
Peer Employer Network
Connect with other Utah businesses offering child care benefits to trade challenges and successes.
3 Ways to Participate
Choose the path that fits your business — The Policy Project’s resources help you decide.
Partner Off-Site
Partner directly with a licensed, off-site child care provider.
No capture risk
No facility ownership
Contract Through an Intermediary
Partner directly with a licensed, off-site child care provider.
No capture risk
Minimal HR burden
Build On-Site
Build or operate an on-site child care facility — ideal for making child care a permanent part of your workplace.
Express Interest
Reach out to The Policy Project so we can learn about your business and connect you with the network.
Getting Started
Explore & Implement
Use TPP's resources to find the right pathway, connect with a tax professional, and take the qualifying step.
Share What You Learn
Participate in network activities and share your experience so other Utah employers can follow your lead.
Is This Cohort a Fit for You?
You have employees with children who need care.
You're experiencing turnover or recruitment challenges.
You want to act on this opportunity but aren't sure how to start.
"One employer who implements and shares their experience is worth more to statewide adoption than any toolkit or webinar."
Why early adopters matter
Ready to Join the Family-Forward Employer Network?
Reach out to start the conversation — we'll learn about your business and help you find the right path forward.
Download the one-pager for the full credit breakdown and program details.