Authorized active duty personnel of all military branches that do not have access to an on-base child care provider may receive assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of full-time or part-time civilian child care.

Visit the Child Care Aware® of America website to learn more about the assistance available and the eligibility requirements.

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood - Plus Program (MCCYN-PLUS)

On January 22, 2024, Minnesota officially launched a partnership with Department of Defense to bring child care fee assistance program (MCCYN-PLUS) for military families to an expanded group of child care providers.

• If you are a child care provider who is interested in participating in the MCCYN-PLUS program, visit Child Care Aware® of America for information on how to get started.
• Community Based Provider Recruitment Video: MCCYN Plus Community-Based Provider Recruitment Video
• MCCYN Information Page: MCCYN Information Page
• How military families request MCCYN video: How to Apply for Fee Assistance MCCYN