Wisconsin has launched a new program called Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, or MCCYN-PLUS, to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare for military-connected families.
The initiative is a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Children and Families. It expands the number of eligible community childcare providers to include state-licensed facilities participating in Wisconsin’s YoungStar program with a quality rating of three stars or higher.
Eligible active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists and certain Department of War civilian employees may qualify for financial assistance when military-operated childcare is unavailable.
Families may receive assistance toward childcare expenses, up to $2,000 per month, per child, subject to program requirements and provider rate limits.
Families can search for approved providers and request care through MilitaryChildCare.com.
Wisconsin’s addition brings MCCYN-PLUS to more than 18 states. Officials say the program will help military families find dependable childcare close to home while strengthening military readiness and supporting local childcare providers.