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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Family Child Care
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Family Child Care Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty, Reservists, Retirees and their dependents
- Civil Service employees
- Exchange System and MWR employees
Purpose of Program
The Family Child Care Program is intended to provide safe
and dependable childcare for Team Coast Guard members and provide
additional child care slots for eligible members.
Definitions
Please refer to the Family Child Care Program, Ch. 5 of
COMDTINST M1754.15 for specific definitions.
Program
Confidentiality
Discussions of the Family Child Care Program are confidential.
Services and Resources Available
The following services and resources are available within the Family
Child Care program:
- List of certified Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Information and referral
- Parenting Information
Requesting Services or Resources
These services or resources can be obtained by contacting the
Family Resource Specialist at your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located
at Integrated Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters Support
Command.
You may reach a Family Child Care Coordinator in Kodiak at (907) 487-5065 or ACTNY at
(718) 354-4404.
Program References
The following references provide details of the Family Child Care
Program:
- Child Development Services Manual (Ch 5 - Family Child Care) - COMDTINST M1754.15
Related Program Information
The Coast does not endorse the following web sites: they are provided to
help in your search for additional child care information. It is important
to check references and research providers. DO NOT send monies to
unidentified sources. Please email links that you find not working or
services not appropriate for Team Coast Guard. You may use the point of
contact information below to report these issues.
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the Family Child Care
Program:
- Administration of Children and Families (HHS) - Child Care Bureau
- Child Care & Nutrition - Nutrition Information for Providers
- Child Care Parent Provider Information Network - Voice for Family Child Care Advocates for Family Child Care
- Child Welfare League of America
- Coast Guard Subsidy Program - GSA/Coast Guard Partnership
- Council for Professional Recognition - Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) - Family Child Care Accreditation
- National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies - Helps parents locate child care in their area.
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Family Resource Specialist on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Dependent Care Program Manager, Mr. Ken O'Meara
at (202) 475-5160 or by Email at
Kenneth.R.O'Meara@uscg.mil.
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