Surge Support Child Care Services

Photo: Dad and SonWe understand that Minnesota's military families face tremendous challenges, some of which involve child care. We are here to help!

Family members of Minnesota's deployed Army National Guard and Reserve are eligible to receive surge support child care services at no cost. To learn more about the surge support child care services and request referrals of participating child care providers, use this map to find your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency. Participating child care providers are offering free child care for two to four hours or up to two full days per month.

The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network is proud to be partnering with the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) and the U.S. Army to support families of Minnesota's deployed Army National Guard and Reserve.

“ The fact that we could count on some help during such a difficult time for our family and country was worth more than I can say. It not only allowed me to have some time on my own to run errands or have a good cry. It allowed my kids some time for fun with a non-stressed adult. They used the time to finger-paint, play games, to be kids again.”
— Dna Blandished, Parent, Participant Operation Child Care

For more information about the surge support child care project, contact your local CCR&R agency or Julie Wasiluk at (651) 290-9704 ext. 119.