Hey, looking into the military for after graduation. But, I have a sibling that relies on me a lot. I've heard something about using military pay for deployment child care, does anyone know if this is a thing? Can someone help clarify this for me?
Yes, as a service member, you have severals options when it comes to child care. The Department of Defense offers child care fee assistance programs to help military families with the cost of care during deployment and otherwise.
For instance, there are programs like Child Development Centers, School Age Care programs, and Child Development Homes that provide care at reduced rates depending on the family's total income. These programs are located on many military installations and are a great resource for military families.
Another option is the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood program (MCCYN), which provides subsidies for military families to use child care providers outside of the military installation if on-site child care is not available.
Do note, the availability of these resources can vary by branch and location. Therefore, it would be beneficial to connect with the family support services of your respective military branch for more specific guidance on the resources available to you.
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