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Discover resources and support to help you and your children, youth and teens navigate the unique needs of the military lifestyle.

Military parents and families can access a wide variety of programs and services — both on and off installations as well as online — to help navigate the unique needs of the military lifestyle.

From online education resources to child care programs, youth and teen centers, school liaison support, non-medical counseling and much more, find resources and support to help raise healthy, resilient children, youth and teens from birth to age 19.

Let’s talk about resources to help your MilKids succeed.
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Featured MilLife Guides

Check out these MilLife Guides for Service Member for more information.

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Navigating Adoption and Foster Care
Navigating Adoption and Foster Care 
Higher Education for Your Children
Higher Education for Your Children 
Strengthen Family Bonds
Strengthen Family Bonds 
Child Care Programs
Child Care Programs 

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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MilLife Learning

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

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Featured Resources

External Websites
MCEC Military Parent Resources
The Military Child Education Coalition includes parenting resources, programs and articles for parents of military children.
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Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids provides extracurricular activity grants to children of eligible service members.
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Center for Parent Information & Resources
Visit this central hub of information and products for parent centers serving families of children with disabilities.
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Featured Products

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Learn More From These MilLife Topics

New Parents
Military OneSource has resources and support to help make parenting easier and get you through those sleep-deprived nights.
Adoption & Foster Care
Military OneSource offers resources and support for all phases of the adoption and foster care processes.
Children, Youth & Teens
Military OneSource is by your side with support and resources for every step of your parenting journey.
Child Care Programs
Military families have several options for quality, licensed child care and may be eligible for fee assistance.
Preventing Harmful Behaviors
It’s vital to talk with your children from an early age about healthy body boundaries and personal safety.
Military Family Life
When it comes to keeping your military family life strong, Military OneSource is your go-to resource.

If you are a parent of a child with special needs we recommend:

If you are a parent of a service member we recommend:

If you are a foster parent we recommend:

If you are an expecting or new parent we recommend:

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