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Read in-depth articles on Childcare Programs, with insights, related content and links to benefits and support.
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More Affordable Child Care Options

July 25, 2025, 7:35 a.m. 3 minute read
Learn more about community child care options offered through the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS program.
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Expanded Hourly Child Care Service FAQs

Feb. 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. 4 minute read
The Department of War 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

Jan. 31, 2025, 8:30 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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Child Care Summit

Oct. 23, 2024, 12:17 p.m. 1 minute read
The War Department’s summit on child care targets the unique challenges military families face finding and accessing quality child care.
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The Military Parenting Community

Sept. 25, 2024, 7:29 a.m. 4 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.
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Child Care in Your Home Fee Assistance Pilot Program

Sept. 18, 2024, 7:45 a.m. 10 minute read
Learn more about the War Department Child Care in Your Home fee assistance pilot 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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The War 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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