Supporting Air Force and Space Force families with child care assistance during the process of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, Retirement, Palace Chase, or Separation service move.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Financial Assistance – $200 per dependent child up to age 12 (not to exceed $1,000 per household)
• Provider Flexibility – Funds can be used for any child care option
• Direct Payment to Families – Approved funds are deposited to member via Zelle or ACH

ELIGIBILITY

• Active-duty Air Force and Space Force members (Must apply within 60 days of arrival or departure)
• Air National Guard and Reserve members activated under Title 10, USC for more than 15 days with a PCS order
• Air Force and Space Force members with retirement, Palace Chase, or separation orders, including those on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). (Only eligible within 60 days at the departure location)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The following documents must be submitted when requesting assistance:

• Military ID (Copy of front & back)
• PCS Order, Retirement Order, Separation Order – Eligible children must be listed on the PCS order and must be moving to the PCS location with the sponsor