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Child & Youth Programs

Child & Youth programs provide an array of support to help families navigate the challenges of military life.

Making sure military-connected children, youth and teens and their families are cared for and supported is an important way that the Defense Department takes care of its people.

The Child & Youth Programs office supports a wide variety of programs both on and off installations that help address the unique needs of MilKids and their families. From online education resources to child care programs, youth and teen centers, school liaison support, non-medical counseling and much more, military parents have information, resources and services to help them raise healthy, resilient children, youth and teens.

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Find options for affordable and quality child care.
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Youth at teen center
Find youth and teen support and programs at military youth centers.
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Learn how school liaisons support pre-K to 12 education matters.
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Featured MilLife Guides

Check out these Child & Youth-related Guides for more information.

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Child Care Programs
Child Care Programs 
New Parents
New Parents 
Parenting Children, Youth & Teens
Parenting Children, Youth & Teens 
Pre-K to 12 Education
Pre-K to 12 Education 

Official Military OneSource Websites

EFMP & ME

Your partner in exceptional family support website.

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MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

If you are looking for installation-specific information, check out this website.

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Learn More About MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

MilLife Learning

If you are interested in online courses for the military community, check out this website.

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Featured Resources

Podcasts
Sesame Street for Military Families
Sesame Street for Military Families helps children tackle some of military life’s biggest hurdles.
Government Websites
DODEA Parent Resources
The DODEA Parent Resources website provides information and links to resources for parents of DODEA students.
MilLife Guides
Child Care Programs
Learn about the variety of child care programs and services available to help meet the unique needs of military families.
MilLife Guides
Changing Schools
Get tips to ease transitions and help set your children up for success in a new school.
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Featured Products

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