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New Parents: Benefits

Benefits such as Military OneSource services, programs and allowances are provided to the military community in addition to base salaries and wages. Browse New Parents-related benefits below and click for more details and to access information.

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Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs

If you adopt, you may qualify for tax benefits including a credit and exclusion of certain assistance from taxable income.

Child Care Aware® of America

Child Care Aware® administers fee assistance to ensure eligible families have access to quality, affordable child care.

College Scholarships for Military Teens

Get information about scholarships designed just for military kids to help ease rising college costs.

Defense Department Adoption Reimbursement

Service members on active duty may be eligible for reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses.

Defense Department Summer Camps

Defense Department summer camps can be a great addition to your child’s summer lineup.

DOD MWR Summer Reading Program

MWR develops all kinds of enrichment programs to support force readiness and military community. Check out the summer reading program at DOD MWR Libraries and find new joy in reading.

DoDEA Schools for Military-Connected Children

Department of Defense Education Activity schools provide quality pre-K through high school education.
Military OneSource Services

Elder Care Specialty Consultation

Military OneSource can help connect you with the services and support needed to take care of the older adult in your family.

Expanded Hourly Child Care Options

U.S. military families now have expanded options to find hourly, flexible child care solutions through Military OneSource.

FOCUS, or Families OverComing Under Stress

Families OverComing Under Stress, or FOCUS, provides resilience training to help MilFams overcome common MilLife challenges.
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