Gearing Up for Back to School
From lunches to learning, here’s support to help your military family have a happy, healthy start to the school year.
Set your family up for back-to-school success! From expert education support to trusted child care and more, start the school year with confidence with these free resources.
Tips for Healthy Habits
Kick off the school year with tips made for military families. From nutritious recipes and fitness ideas to routine management and more, learn how to help your kids have a strong and confident start.
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Local, Budget-Friendly Shopping
Score stellar savings on healthy foods, brand-name clothing, back-to-school essentials and more with your local commissary and exchange. Plus, order online with Commissary Click2Go.
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Expert Education Support
Located at each installation, school liaisons help military families with pre-K through grade 12 educational needs — including changing schools after PCS, life changes, college and career readiness, special education needs, exploring homeschooling and more.
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A Friendly Face in a New Location
Set your child up for success after a PCS by connecting them with the Youth Sponsorship Program. With support from a peer, they'll get help to build friendships and ease the stress of starting at a new school.
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After-School Programs and Child Care
Discover a range of trusted, affordable child care programs to fit your family’s needs — including year-round school age care for before and after school, flexible extended hourly care and after-school activities through youth centers.
Explore OptionsConfidential Support for Students and Parents
Stressing about school? Get confidential counseling for educational adjustments, behavioral concerns and everyday stressors.
More Ways To Start A Successful School Year
DOD MWR Libraries
Education Specialty Consultation
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