Childcare & Youth Programs
Quality childcare and youth program options for military families.
MilitaryChildCare.com
The Essential Portal. The single DoD site to request care at Child Development Centers (CDCs) and vetted off-base providers.
Child Care Aware of America (Military)
Manages the Fee Assistance Program (subsidy) for families who cannot get into on-base childcare.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Military Partnership)
Free annual membership for military youth at clubs nationwide.
Education (K-12)
Resources to support your child's educational journey.
Tutor.com for Military Families
Free, on-demand, 24/7 online tutoring for military kids in all subjects.
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
The legal compact that ensures schools accept transfer credits and placement for military kids moving states.
DoDEA (Dept. of Defense Education Activity)
Resources for families attending on-base schools overseas and in the US.
School Liaison Officer (SLO) Directory
Find the SLO at your installation; they are the bridge between the command and local school districts.
Special Needs & Medical
Support resources for families with special needs children.
EFMP & Me
Custom checklists for families with special needs (Exceptional Family Member Program) during PCS.
TRICARE ECHO (Extended Care Health Option)
Supplemental coverage for families with special needs (e.g., ABA therapy, respite care).
Sesame Street for Military Families
Age-appropriate videos and guides to help young kids understand deployments, PCS moves, and injuries.