Childcare

2026-2027 Community Investments 

Program: Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Elementary Center Program 
Organization: Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
Description: Provides students in grades 3-5 with after school and summer care, educational programming, meals, transportation, and other basic needs support.
Funding: $100,000/ ear

Program: Good Start Grants
Organization: Childcaring, Inc.
Description: Provides childcare tuition assistance to families so parents can access quality, affordable care while maintaining employment.
Funding: $280,000/Year

Program: Spencer Kids Group
Organization: Spencer Kids Group
Description: Provides children with after-school and summer care, meals, and educational activities that support healthy development.
Funding: $20,000/Year

Program: Woodson Y For All Childcare Fund
Organization: Woodson YMCA
Description: Provides childcare scholarships to families, reducing childcare costs so parents can remain employed and afford their basic needs.
Funding: $100,000 / Year