Child care for military families may be getting more affordable. The Department of Defense has announced steps to reduce on-base child care costs for what the DoD describes as “lower-income military families” at bases around the globe. Learn more.
Some members of the Army Reserve can try out a Reserve pilot program designed to help soldiers find childcare during annual training and drill weekends. The pilot program is offered to Reservists stationed in eastern Iowa and western Missouri – so Reserve families in those areas can find child care while serving. Childcare Issues in… Read more »
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, also known as DCFSA, can help lower the burden of childcare costs. DCFSAs do this by allowing pre-tax contributions to an account used to pay for preschool, daycare, adult daycare, and after-school programs. Military families now have the option to apply for a DoD Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. DoD… Read more »
Update 34/16/2024: The Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, has announced plans to make Universal Pre-K available at all DoDEA schools starting with 80 stateside and overseas schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with 10 additional locations added in over several years as infrastructure is created to handle the program at those bases. When… Read more »
Discover the various child care options and benefits available for military families. Ensure the safety and well-being of your children while you serve. Learn more.