Child Care Aware

Our Goal for You We'll provide child care fee assistance for National Guard and Reserve who are activated or deployed and whose children are enrolled in non-DoD licensed child care programs

We'll also provide child care fee assistance for deployed, Active-Duty Military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force) whose children are enrolled in non-DoD-licensed child care programs

Am I eligible?

Families/legal guardians of the children of National Guard & Reserve Service Members who are currently activated/deployed are eligible Families/legal guardians of the children of deployed Active Duty Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen who are unable to access child care on military installations are eligible

How will it help me?

Help locating licensed child care options in your community Reduced child care fees, through a subsidy Eligible to participate during the period of the Service Member's deployment period and for 60 days after the return of the Service Member Provide a subsidy for 60 days while a non-military spouse is looking for work .

Eligibility

Career Phase:
  • Active Duty or Deployed
Discharges Allowed:
  • No Minimum Discharge
Military Branch:
  • No Requirement
Programs for Family Members:
  • Military Child
Service Counties:
  • Virtual - Online Only
Services Category:
  • MH - Youth & Family Services
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
  • No Disability Requirement
Vet Plus:
  • No Requirement