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We’re expanding support for families and making it easier to find affordable, quality childcare options by:

WHAT IS IT? We are investing in CDP facilities and infrastructure to increase capacity.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All active-duty service members including National Guard and reserve on active duty, DOD civilian employees and other authorized users are eligible.
HOW TO ACCESS: You can request child care through MilitaryChildCare.com

WHAT IS IT? We're offering CDP direct-care workers a fee discount for their own kids as a way to bolster worker recruitment and retention. This will help to maximize existing child care capacity, reduce waiting lists for care and support spouse employment.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The discount applies to the first child of all direct care staff of CDPs.
HOW TO ACCESS: Eligible CDP personnel can access the benefit through their CDP.

WHAT IS IT? We are improving access to child care programs including Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS and the In-Home Child Care Pilot.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS is available to active-duty service members including National Guard and reserve on active duty and DOD civilian employees in participating locations. The In-Home Child Care Pilot is currently available in Hawaii; National Capital Region; Norfolk, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; and San Diego, California, and will be expanding to Colorado Springs, Colorado; Seattle/Tacoma, Washington; Jacksonville/ Mayport and Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Eligible military families include single or dual active-duty members; active-duty members with a full-time working spouse; and active-duty members with a spouse enrolled in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis.
HOW TO ACCESS: Authorized users can request child care through MilitaryChildCare.com

Military spouses are the strong foundation for our service members and military families. We are expanding employment opportunities by:

WHAT IS IT? Compacts allow military spouses to work in a member state without having to fulfill further licensing requirements. Nine licensure compacts currently exist and are being approved by states for specific professions.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All military spouses including active-duty, National Guard and reserve spouses are eligible.

WHAT IS IT? By promoting available civilian hiring authorities and workplace flexibilities that support our military spouses, DOD can better provide critical mission talent while bolstering the financial stability of military families. Utilizing workplace flexibilities such as telework and remote work further expands recruitment and retention opportunities for military spouses.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All military spouses are eligible for this opportunity.
HOW TO ACCESS: Military spouses can search for job openings at USAjobs.gov, as well as remain aware of opportunities within

WHAT IS IT? Starting in January 2023, a new pilot program will provide military spouses with paid private-sector fellowships in a variety of industry sectors.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Currently serving military spouses including active duty, National Guard and reserve are eligible.

WHAT IS IT? MSEP brings together employers committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses. MSEP launched in 2011 with 45 partners. We currently have 540 employer partners and will continue growing the partnership to expand opportunities for military spouses.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All current military spouses (active duty, National Guard and reserve) including those who are up to 365 days post separation/retirement are eligible.

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