| Child CareAs two-career families become the norm in our society, child care has become an important decision for many Foreign Service families. In the Washington area, because of the high number of single parent families and families in which both parents work, there is a great demand for good, affordable day care. Choice is complicated by the many types of day care available. Matching the appropriate setting with a child takes careful thought and often a fair amount of time. Overseas the availability of good day care centers varies greatly as does the quality and cost of caregivers in the home. Whether overseas or in Washington there are common concerns for parents. Read more below and in Education Options for Foreign Service Families - Chapter 4 - Day Care. At Post The Family Liaison Office publishes an annual Composite Child Care Report which gives a brief description of the resources available post by post. The information is provided by the posts and the report is invaluable for young families considering their next assignment. Copies of the report are sent to CLOs and to Administrative Officers at posts where there is no CLO. If you are bidding on a post and interested in child care information, please view the information on the FLO intranet web site. Some posts overseas have child care facilities. Creating a Child Care Facility at Post is a publication for Management Officers, Community Liaison Office Coordinators, and other Foreign Service personnel to guide committees throught the process of creating a child care facility. In the Washington, DC Area Bring Your Nanny Home to the United States Child Care Facilities Near the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Department of State Child Care Facilities Child Care Subsidy Program for Domestically-Employed DOS Employees
Please note that the subsidy is not available to DOS employees currently serving at an embassy or consulate overseas. For more information and application procedures, contact HR/ER/WLP at CCSP@state.gov or by calling (202) 663-1688. Extended Day Care in Public Schools IQ: Information Quest (formerly LifeCare) Other Resources
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