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Military Parents & Children

Resources for Kids, Childcare, and Schools

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.

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Child Care Aware of America (Military)

Manages the Fee Assistance Program (subsidy) for families who cannot get into on-base childcare.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Military Partnership)

Free annual membership for military youth at clubs nationwide.

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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.

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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)

The legal compact that ensures schools accept transfer credits and placement for military kids moving states.

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DoDEA (Dept. of Defense Education Activity)

Resources for families attending on-base schools overseas and in the US.

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School Liaison Officer (SLO) Directory

Find the SLO at your installation; they are the bridge between the command and local school districts.

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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.

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TRICARE ECHO (Extended Care Health Option)

Supplemental coverage for families with special needs (e.g., ABA therapy, respite care).

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Sesame Street for Military Families

Age-appropriate videos and guides to help young kids understand deployments, PCS moves, and injuries.

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