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The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS Program
Sept. 14, 2023, 10:08 a.m. 4 minute read
Learn more about community child care options offered through the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS program.
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Youth Sponsorship
Jan. 5, 2023, 6:46 p.m. 3 minute read
Learn how youth sponsors and military youth programs can help transitioning military youth feel at home in their new community.
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5 Steps to Finding Quality, Licensed Child Care
Dec. 8, 2022, 4:04 p.m. 5 minute read
Review these basic steps and resources to help you find quality, licensed child care.
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Expanded Hourly Child Care Service FAQs
Nov. 9, 2022, 9:20 a.m. 4 minute read
The Department of Defense offers expanded hourly child care service for military families. Find answers to frequently asked questions here.
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How to Find Affordable, Quality and Licensed Child Care
May 16, 2022, 8:56 a.m. 9 minute read
Discover resources to help you secure quality, affordable child care and learn how to find out if prospective child care providers are licensed and qualified.
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The Defense Department Offers Expanded Hourly Child Care Service
Feb. 10, 2022, 9:30 a.m. 3 minute read
Military parents can now use an expanded service to find hourly, flexible and on-demand child care. Find out about its features, how to register and more.
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Child Care in Your Home Fee Assistance Pilot Program
Dec. 2, 2021, 1:44 p.m. 8 minute read
Learn more about the Defense Department Child Care in Your Home fee assistance pilot program.
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7 Unexpected MilLife Hacks: Save Time with Military OneSource
Sept. 2, 2020, 2:40 p.m. 4 minute read
Did you know that Military OneSource can support you with your everyday questions? Consultants are available anytime, ready to help you get the answers you need.
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The Military Parenting Community: Enhancing Resilience One Family at a Time
Feb. 20, 2020, 8:29 p.m. 3 minute read
Raising a child can be the most exhilarating of adventures. It can also be exhausting, overwhelming or relentless — sometimes all at the same time.