16 hours a month of FREE CHILDCARE is now available to the families of deployed or injured Marines! Call 1-800-424-2246 today to learn about USMC deployed Respite Care through NACCRRA and how your family can receive this care. You can use this at licensed centers, licensed family child care homes, and licensed school-age programs! You can apply for free deployed respite care by calling ShaRonne Byrd at 1-800-793-0324 ext 822.
All military spouses who live on or near Camp Pendleton can add Make It Count on Facebook which is a positive helpful support group for women. There is no drama, negativiity, or selling. There are hundreds of women who can answer any question you have in a positive manner:) If you want to sell anything, you can add Make It Count Deals which is a sister group to sell or advertise your business.
Joint Medical is completely covered by your Tricare which means you get free massages! Joint Medical is located at 410 S. Santa Fe Ave Suites 201 & 202 in Vista, CA 92084 at the intersection of S. Santa Fe Ave. and Oceanview Dr. They are between the Bank of America and Car Quest across the street from the American Legion. To schedule your appointment call 760-726-4275 or email them at info@jointmedicalcorp.com. You can also visit them online at www.jointmedicalcorp.com
Dineanddeploy.org is a non-profit organization in San Clemente,CA that sponsors dinners for our deployed and returning home Marines in Camp Pendleton.
Family Members of deployed spouses can receive free picture quilts for children 12 and under. Contact Rachel Smith at Camp Pendleton YMCA.
If you are a military spouse E1- E5, and can't afford to go to school, call Taylor at 719-649-5946 for information on how you can qualify for training. Your program may be completely funded by your MyCAA grant if you qualify. As long as your husband is E1-E5, has at least 6 more months before he gets out, and you haven't already used your MyCAA benefit, you are eligible for the grant. Here are some reasons why you should call today!
- Your tuition is covered by the MyCAA program so you can complete your training at no out of pocket costs to you.
-In 6 months or less, you can learn new skills and receive a certificate!
-Flexible schedule - You have the freedom to study when it is convenient for you, instead of having to log in or be at school at a certain time. That means no more missing events, holidays, vacations, etc. You work at your own time and pace.
- The school will loan you a laptop to assist you in your studies
-Saves you time and money! Since you work on the courses from home you don?t have to worry about babysitting costs, gas, etc.
- 24/7 instructional support
-If your E6 and above, contact me on how you can take advantage
Just call Taylor 24/7 at 719-649-5946 and I can answer any questions you have. Make sure you call while you are still eligible. You don?t want to miss out on this great opportunity. Call me now for more information and to get started on a new path to gaining new skills and improving your career opportunities!
militaryfares.com offers cheap airline fares for military families.
H2H.jobs is a great new website for military members and their spouses. It has local jobs that are hiring in your area, vitual and live hiring events, military skills translator, career assessment survey, professional networking opportunities, details on careers (such as salaries for each career low-high, what skills you would need, education, work experience, description, job details). It also has tips and advice on resume writing, interviewing skills and more!
militaryonesource.com has tons of resources and if you are looking for any books or material, you can get up to 10 items a year for free off the this website!
11 Free counseling sessions for any reason by calling 1-800-342-9647.
oplove.com provides military families with the chance to get professional photos taken before, during, or after a deployment. The last thing on your mind when your wife or husband arrives home after a 4 to 18 month tour, is capturing all this love on film. Now you can with oplove and get photos taken for free to keep a memory forever.
sittercity.com connects families with quality local in-home caregivers, with over 1 million caregivers nationwide.
All military spouses who live on or near Camp Pendleton can add Make It Count on Facebook which is a positive helpful support group for women. There is no drama, negativiity, or selling. There are hundreds of women who can answer any question you have in a positive manner:) If you want to sell anything, you can add Make It Count Deals which is a sister group to sell or advertise your business.
Joint Medical is completely covered by your Tricare which means you get free massages! Joint Medical is located at 410 S. Santa Fe Ave Suites 201 & 202 in Vista, CA 92084 at the intersection of S. Santa Fe Ave. and Oceanview Dr. They are between the Bank of America and Car Quest across the street from the American Legion. To schedule your appointment call 760-726-4275 or email them at info@jointmedicalcorp.com. You can also visit them online at www.jointmedicalcorp.com
Dineanddeploy.org is a non-profit organization in San Clemente,CA that sponsors dinners for our deployed and returning home Marines in Camp Pendleton.
Family Members of deployed spouses can receive free picture quilts for children 12 and under. Contact Rachel Smith at Camp Pendleton YMCA.
If you are a military spouse E1- E5, and can't afford to go to school, call Taylor at 719-649-5946 for information on how you can qualify for training. Your program may be completely funded by your MyCAA grant if you qualify. As long as your husband is E1-E5, has at least 6 more months before he gets out, and you haven't already used your MyCAA benefit, you are eligible for the grant. Here are some reasons why you should call today!
- Your tuition is covered by the MyCAA program so you can complete your training at no out of pocket costs to you.
-In 6 months or less, you can learn new skills and receive a certificate!
-Flexible schedule - You have the freedom to study when it is convenient for you, instead of having to log in or be at school at a certain time. That means no more missing events, holidays, vacations, etc. You work at your own time and pace.
- The school will loan you a laptop to assist you in your studies
-Saves you time and money! Since you work on the courses from home you don?t have to worry about babysitting costs, gas, etc.
- 24/7 instructional support
-If your E6 and above, contact me on how you can take advantage
Just call Taylor 24/7 at 719-649-5946 and I can answer any questions you have. Make sure you call while you are still eligible. You don?t want to miss out on this great opportunity. Call me now for more information and to get started on a new path to gaining new skills and improving your career opportunities!
USPS provides free priority mail shipping supplies for military families sending packages to U.S. military personnel over seas. If you call 1-800-610-8734 and select option #1 and ask for the military pack. They will send you boxes, tape, packing materials, and labels. They will also give you an ID number so if your supply runs low, just call and they will send you some more!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will supply for free, to anyone who asks, specially packaged Priority Mail supplies for shipping "care kits" to members of the U.S. military stationed overseas. Each supply kit includes the following:
4 Priority Mail Flat-Rate "shoe box"-type shipping boxeshttp://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductD...0152&productId=11697
6 Priority Mail Flat-Rate "garment box"-type shipping boxeshttp://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductD...0152&productId=11699
10 Priority Mail labels
1 roll of Priority Mail tape
10 customs forms with envelopes
(The contents of the supply kits changes from time to time and sometimes includes other items, such as water-resistant
Tyvek Priority Mail envelopes and Priority Mail address labels. Most of these items are ordinarily furnished for free to customers by the USPS.)
To obtain a free kit of shipping supplies, simply call the USPS' packing supplies order line at 1-800-610-8734, select option #1 ("Express Mail, Priority Mail or Global Express Guaranteed products"), and ask a customer service agent for CAREKIT04 (or a "military kit"). You need supply only your name, address, and phone number, and they'll get a kit off to you that should arrive within 7-10 days.
Go to buildasign.com/troops to get FREE banners to welcome home your spouse!
militaryfares.com offers cheap airline fares for military families.
H2H.jobs is a great new website for military members and their spouses. It has local jobs that are hiring in your area, vitual and live hiring events, military skills translator, career assessment survey, professional networking opportunities, details on careers (such as salaries for each career low-high, what skills you would need, education, work experience, description, job details). It also has tips and advice on resume writing, interviewing skills and more!
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/forum/index.php -Free books, DVD?s and CD?s
militaryonesource.com has tons of resources and if you are looking for any books or material, you can get up to 10 items a year for free off the this website!
11 Free counseling sessions for any reason by calling 1-800-342-9647.
oplove.com provides military families with the chance to get professional photos taken before, during, or after a deployment. The last thing on your mind when your wife or husband arrives home after a 4 to 18 month tour, is capturing all this love on film. Now you can with oplove and get photos taken for free to keep a memory forever.
Eligible military family members can get free membership to YMCA.
sittercity.com connects families with quality local in-home caregivers, with over 1 million caregivers nationwide.
Your Sittercity membership gives you online access to local caregivers with profiles that include pictures, parent reviews, references, background checks* and more.
Wic provides checks for nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, baby food, milk, eggs, cheese, tofu, peanut butter, beans, and juice as well as nutrition classes and breastfeeding support. Call 1-800-500-6411 to schedule an appointment or visit their website at www.sandiegowic.org. Here is a list of things you need to bring to your appointment.
Identification (ex: photo ID, Medi-Cal card, shot record)
Proof of address (ex: current mail, rent receipt, notice of action)
Proof of income (ex: paycheck stub, W2, LES)
The woman, infant, or child enrolling must be present
A great website devoted to helping military families find and get the best travel deals in America! Founded by Eric Pena-Vest, this is your one-stop shop for discovering, what to do, where to go, what to pack, what NOT to do and everything in between. Erica worked in the travel industry for many years and as a military spouse, knows the ins and outs of the travel industry. To find your great deal, visit, http://www.guidetomilitarytravel.com/
RocketLife & the USO Present Free Photo Books for Our Troops to comfort and support US soldiers stationed overseas: uso.rocketlifeproduction.com
Wic provides checks for nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, baby food, milk, eggs, cheese, tofu, peanut butter, beans, and juice as well as nutrition classes and breastfeeding support. Call 1-800-500-6411 to schedule an appointment or visit their website at www.sandiegowic.org. Here is a list of things you need to bring to your appointment.
Identification (ex: photo ID, Medi-Cal card, shot record)
Proof of address (ex: current mail, rent receipt, notice of action)
Proof of income (ex: paycheck stub, W2, LES)
The woman, infant, or child enrolling must be present
A great website devoted to helping military families find and get the best travel deals in America! Founded by Eric Pena-Vest, this is your one-stop shop for discovering, what to do, where to go, what to pack, what NOT to do and everything in between. Erica worked in the travel industry for many years and as a military spouse, knows the ins and outs of the travel industry. To find your great deal, visit, http://www.guidetomilitarytravel.com/
RocketLife & the USO Present Free Photo Books for Our Troops to comfort and support US soldiers stationed overseas: uso.rocketlifeproduction.com
http://prayercentral.net/engage/militaryprayer/daily.php -Daily prayers and Scriptures
Free Health Coaching with Militaryonesource.com
NACCRRA helps those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. They will help waive childcare costs or help pay for childcare.
http://www.militarymoms.net/sot.html -Free care packages (your family member signs up to have sent to you).
http://www.operationmilitarypride.org/smsignup.html - Free care packages
Herosalute.com offers free single-day admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks to members of the military and as many as three direct dependents.
Troopswap.com features great local deals from businesses who are proud to offer their products and services at discounts up to 90% off exclusively for members of the military community every day.
http://www.soldierangels.org/heroes/submit_a_soldier.php -Get adopted to receive stuff.
http://www.treatsfortroops.com/registration/index.php - Free gifts and care packages
http://www.emilitary.org/forums/index.php?s=c200230df4b511793b37d9fa7072b056&showto[oc=354&pid=6647st=07#entry664 -Free bible, Christian video, and book for spouse/family members of deployed troop.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Nov2004/n11232004_2004112312.html -Free shipping/packing materials for shipping to troops.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/2/prweb106818.htm - Free mail/gifts sent to children of deployed soldiers.
http://www.operationuplink.org/ -Free phone cards.
http://anysoldier.com/ForSoldiersOnly.efm -To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater.
http://www.appreciateourtroops.org/forourtroops.shtml -To have commander sign up for mugs for unit troops.
http://www.operationshoebox.com/ -Free shoebox care package.
http://www.treatthetroops.org/ -Free cookies
The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
http://www.66.241.249.83/ -Free air conditioners/heaters
Sexual assault support for the DoD family (Safe Helpline)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/262868197064982/doc/286633718021763/www.safehelpline.org is a groundbreaking crisis support service for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one advice, support, and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is anonymous, secure, and available 24/7 — providing victims with the help they need, anytime, anywhere. Specially-trained Safe Helpline staff provide help three ways: online, telephone and text message.
http://www.heromiles.org/ -Free air travel for Emergency Leave, and for the family members of injured soldiers to travel to medical facility.
militaryrideshare.com to ride with other military members and save some green.
Nationwide Military 2010 Wedding Gown Giveaway Event - Bridal salons are uniting across America to donate and giving away wedding gowns to qualified military brides. You may qualify even if you had a civil ceremony and are planning an upcoming wedding.
Service Members & Dependents Programs brochure .pdf
Click here to view our Summer Programs and Services
Operation Hero is designed to address challenges faced by many Camp Pendleton children that include:
ASYMCA Lil' Friends preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 18 months--2 1/2 years old. ASYMCA Kindertyme preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 2 1/2--5 years old. Both programs meet twice a week for one hour, and they are offered at various locations throughout Camp Pendleton.
ASYMCA Lil' Friends and Kindertyme programs emphasis kindergarten readiness, socialization, and positive parent/child interactions. Both programs are offered at a nominal monthly fee which includes holiday parties and additional activities. Low cost field trips are also available regularly.
To register your child call our office at 760 385 4921.
Project Liberty Call (PLC) was created due to community members, organizations, and businesses expressing a desire to be able to support Camp Pendleton families throughout the year--not just during the Christmas season. Many types of support and exciting opportunities are offered through the PLC program, and if you are a junior enlisted military family (rank of E-5 or below with children), please check the hotspot on the homepage of this website and our facebook page ASYMCA CP for upcoming events and activities!
Operation Kid Comfort Quilts are for CHILDREN, 12 and Under, of deployed service men and women stationed at Camp Pendleton. To request a quilt, please emailadmin@camppendletonasymca.org.
If you are a community member interested in supporting this program please call the office at 760-385-4921 for more information.
Service Members & Dependents Programs brochure .pdf
Click here to view our Summer Programs and Services
Operation Hero Program
This nationwide ASYMCA program provides after school mentoring and tutoring to elementary-aged children, and Camp Pendleton ASYMCA serves the largest number of students nationally. Operation Hero is offered at all five Camp Pendleton elementary schools, and this program is free of charge. The Camp Pendleton ASYMCA Operation Hero Facilitators are credentialed teachers and most are also military family members so they are well equipped to lead this program.Operation Hero is designed to address challenges faced by many Camp Pendleton children that include:
- feelings of isolation in a new or even old surroundings· feelings of self-doubt or low self esteem
- frequent or long-term deployments by one or both parents
- academic difficulties due to frequent moves
Preschool Programs
"Mommy and Me"
Our preschool programs allow parents to network with one another while being guided by ASYMCA Preschool Teachers who have reached a high level of education and experience in early childhood development. The ASYMCA "Mommy and Me" preschool format provides tools that show parents how to begin and sustain their young child's education.ASYMCA Lil' Friends preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 18 months--2 1/2 years old. ASYMCA Kindertyme preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 2 1/2--5 years old. Both programs meet twice a week for one hour, and they are offered at various locations throughout Camp Pendleton.
ASYMCA Lil' Friends and Kindertyme programs emphasis kindergarten readiness, socialization, and positive parent/child interactions. Both programs are offered at a nominal monthly fee which includes holiday parties and additional activities. Low cost field trips are also available regularly.
To register your child call our office at 760 385 4921.
Y Shuttle Transportation Program
This is a NO COST transportation program, which offers Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their family members the capability to keep important doctor appointments at the Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton. Transportation can be provided to those living in base housing, and is also available in the cities of Fallbrook, Oceanside and Vista.Project Liberty Call
This ASYMCA program is offered to junior enlisted families (ranks of E-5 and below who have children). The program is designed to provide leisure and recreational activities such as dining out, going to the movies, game of miniature golf, or some other type of family outing!Project Liberty Call (PLC) was created due to community members, organizations, and businesses expressing a desire to be able to support Camp Pendleton families throughout the year--not just during the Christmas season. Many types of support and exciting opportunities are offered through the PLC program, and if you are a junior enlisted military family (rank of E-5 or below with children), please check the hotspot on the homepage of this website and our facebook page ASYMCA CP for upcoming events and activities!
Operation Kid Comfort
Operation Kid Comfort is designed to address the emotional stress of the children of military personnel who are suffering during a parent’s absence from home, due to deployments. A personalized quilt is made for each child by volunteers. The child receives a handmade quilt, which features 7 pictures of the deployed family member. These quilts are for the child to play with, sleep with, or use for comfort during the deployment.Operation Kid Comfort Quilts are for CHILDREN, 12 and Under, of deployed service men and women stationed at Camp Pendleton. To request a quilt, please emailadmin@camppendletonasymca.org.
If you are a community member interested in supporting this program please call the office at 760-385-4921 for more information.
Airport family member guest passes to gate
Family members who want to accompany a military service member being deployed to the boarding gate or greet them returning from deployment at the arrival gate may receive passes to enter the secure area of the airport. Interested military family members should contact their air carrier representative at the departure/arrival airport for proper local procedures.
Deployment Lessons
A place to share funny deployment lessons while your military man or woman is deployed. These lessons are one to two sentences. They are humorous, thought provoking, and poignant moments.
While You Were Away is committed to providing resources and training to develop resiliency and strengthen families.
Grief's Journey has a section to provide you with information to help you with issues related to maintaining and running your household.
Hearts of Our Troops explains OPSEC and details you can and cannot share with others when discussing your Soldier's deployment.
In honor of the spouses that work so hard on the home front, Leanne from MilitaryAvenue has compiled a list of 101 Ways to Thank a Military Spouse!
New Parent Support Parenting Classes. It is a 9 week course that goes over safety , communication, positive discipline, and any other of your parenting needs. Tuesday from 10:00 am-11:30 am. At the Abby Reinke Youth and Teen Center. You can not bring your children and there is no childcare provided for these classes, but the courses are great with tons of helpful information! 760-725-3884
Baby Boot Camp is for expecting mothers (both couples and singles) to give them basic tools and information to provide loving care for their newborn. Learn what to expect during transition to parenthood and build the skills needed to have happy, healthy families. The class covers tons of topics that will help you and your child with everything you need to know. The class is held once a month, usually the last Monday from 9 am- 4 pm. You can call to register or go to the MCCS website for class schedules and to register. They ask that you go the month or 2 months before you have your baby. No children allowed and no childcare provided for this class. 760-725-3884
Home Visitation from New Parent Support: Someone from New Parent Support can come visit you on a regular basis and give the opportunity to discuss parenting topics such as nutrition, loving care, child development, and age-appropriate discipline and play-all in the comfort of your own home. Home visitors are trained to understand the unique needs of families around issues of deployment and mobile lifestyle. They also provide assistance in identifying military and civilian resources needed by the family. 760-725-3884 to schedule your in home visits.
Headstart: for E4 and below. They offer free preschool for 3,4, and 5 year olds Monday-Friday. Call 760-471-4210.
Mommy and Me Classes: For 1 and 2 year olds. Call 760-471-4210.
Operation Hero Program: Free after school mentoring and tutoring for children Kindergarten-eight. The program targets children in grades kindergarten through eight who are experiencing temporary challenges in school and/or academically or socially. Operation Hero is able to provide children with more one-on-one time. 760-385-4921
ASYMCA Lil' Friends preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 18 months--2 1/2 years old. ASYMCA Kindertyme preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 2 1/2--5 years old. Both programs meet twice a week for one hour, and they are offered at various locations throughout Camp Pendleton. To register your child call our office at 760 385 4921.
Y Shuttle Transportation Program: This is a NO COST transportation program, which offers Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their family members the capability to keep important doctor appointments at the Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton. Transportation can be provided to those living in base housing, and is also available in the cities of Fallbrook, Oceanside and Vista.
16 hours a month of FREE CHILDCARE is now available to the families of deployed or injured Marines! Call 1-800-424-2246 today to learn about USMC deployed Respite Care through NACCRRA and how your family can receive this care. You can use this at licensed centers, licensed family child care homes, and licensed school-age programs! You can apply for free deployed respite care by calling ShaRonne Byrd at 1-800-793-0324 ext 822.
NACCRRA does 40 hours a month of childcare for free for families in EFMP. It is also free for the siblings too. They dont have to have a family.member deployed either.
Project Liberty Call: This ASYMCA program is offered to junior enlisted families (ranks of E-5 and below who have children). The program is designed to provide leisure and recreational activities such as dining out, going to the movies, game of miniature golf, or some other type of family outing! please check the hotspot on the homepage of www.camppendletonasymca.org and their facebook page ASYMCA CP for upcoming events and activities!
Operation Kid Comfort: Operation Kid Comfort is designed to address the emotional stress of the children of military personnel who are suffering during a parent’s absence from home, due to deployments. A personalized quilt is made for each child by volunteers. The child receives a handmade quilt, which features 7 pictures of the deployed family member. These quilts are for the child to play with, sleep with, or use for comfort during the deployment. Operation Kid Comfort Quilts are for CHILDREN, 12 and Under, of deployed service men and women stationed at Camp Pendleton. To request a quilt, please email admin@camppendletonasymca.org.
Together We Grow: If you have a medically fragile child, you can get free preschool childcare by calling 760-757-6031.
Free Haircuts at JC Pennys on Sundays.
Operationmilitarykids.org: Free camps for military kids with special needs
www.militaryfamily.org: A program that offers free camps for children of deployed service members and military families reintegrating after deployment.
Joint Medical offers free massages and provides free childcare while you get your massage. They have playdates once a month. Let them know Taylor Hewlett referred you. Call 760-888-7303 to schedule an appointment.
Free breast pumps if you qualify through WIC
www.tutor.com: Get homework and studying help from a professional tutor any time you need it. FREE for students in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Reserve families. Expert tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects, including test prep, proofreading, Math, Science, English and Social Studies.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Class: Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class
Color My Kids Class: How to communicate according to your child’s unique color spectrum. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Developing Healthy Blended Families: for step-families on how to create a healthy loving relationship within the home. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Family Care Plan Class: making sure your family will be taken care of properly while on deployment or unrepentant circumstances. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Dadsonduty.com Dads on Duty is a group for military fathers with children ages 0-5. This program provides military dads the opportunity to meet together and discuss parenting issues and strategies. Dads on Duty intertwines curriculum from 24/7 Dad with the Parents as Teachers model, an internationally regarded curriculum that focuses on parent education and increasing children's readiness for school. The group meets twice a week for 6 weeks. Free dinner is provided and child care is available if necessary, as well as free gas cards, movie tickets, free developmental screenings for your children, and free home visits. 858-496-0044 or Todd Lewis, 858-496-0055.
Operation Special Delivery: 1-888-MY-CAPPA
NACCRRA: Child Care Aware® of America is working with the U.S. Military Services to help those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. Through the fee assistance program, families are eligible to receive monthly fee assistance to help offset the cost of child care in their communities. please contact us toll free at 1-800-424-2246, or send an email to msp@naccrra.org.
Casa Deamparo Parenting Group: Meets 2x a month. They offer free childcare if you attend the classes. Its for 18 months-5 years old. Call Debbie Bean 760-453-2300 ext 301
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM -4 PM. Thursdays they close at 2:30 PM. They have visiting nurses. Go to www.nmcrs.org
Budget for Baby Class: military families. 2-3 times a month. Call for schedule 760-725-5337/760-725-7497
Navy Relief Class (Breastfeeding): 760-725-6731 or NHCP website.
Chilbirth./Lamaze Series: This free class is offered at NHCP by MiraCosta College. Call to get registration packet by 25th week of pregnancy. 757-2121-6620 or register online at www.miracosta.edu.
YMCA Transportation Program: Provides rides Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM to OB and WIC appointments for families living either in base housing, or in Oceanside, Bonsall, Vista, and Fallbrook. Call 760-471-2751.
YMCA Childcare Resource Service: refferal source for off-base childcare. 760-385-4921
sittercity.com connects families with quality local in-home caregivers, with over 1 million caregivers nationwide. Your Sittercity membership gives you online access to local caregivers with profiles that include pictures, parent reviews, references, background checks* and more.
Wic provides checks for nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, baby food, milk, eggs, cheese, tofu, peanut butter, beans, and juice as well as nutrition classes and breastfeeding support. Call 1-800-500-6411 to schedule an appointment or visit their website at www.sandiegowic.org. Here is a list of things you need to bring to your appointment.
Identification (ex: photo ID, Medi-Cal card, shot record)
Proof of address (ex: current mail, rent receipt, notice of action)
Proof of income (ex: paycheck stub, W2, LES)
The woman, infant, or child enrolling must be present
NHCP Prenatal Classes 1,2,3 Breastfeeding Classes 760-725-4327 or NHCP website.
NHCP OB Website: www.cpend.med.navy.mil
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society: Additional financial resources for active duty families. 760-725-5337
Childcare Programs: 5 sites on base; apply early in pregnancy as waiting lists are long. Dependent wives are also certified child care providers. Fees are based on sliding scale. Call 760-725-9723
YMCA Childcare Resource service: Referral source for off base child care. Call 760-471-2751
Counseling Services: On base counseling and support for active duty and family members. 760-725-9051.
TRIWEST for off base Counseling Referrals. Call 1-888-874-9378
Fisher Children’s Center: drop off day care/reservations preferred. Call 760-725-0845
Food Stamps and Healthy Families Programs: income based health insurance for families. 1-866-262-9881
MCCS One Source: information referral source for Marine families. 1-800-869-0278
Military Outreach Ministries: Civilian program meets a variety of family needs including furniture, and food. Like Mom4USA on face book.
Spouses in the Midst & Warrior Kids Workshops (Family Team Building): three part series for children ages 5-12 exploring the cycles of deployment and reunion. 760-725-9052
Family Forces (MHS): Counseling services to military families, including, parenting skills, child therapy, individual therapy, family therapy. Services provided in schools, community offices, home visits available. Accepts tricare and Onesource. Call 760-300-3313.
Families Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS): Resiliency training program for military families and children to help them meet the challenges of combat operational stress during wartime. Parent, child, or family sessions are available. 760-621-4533 or 310-794-2482.
Moms, Children, and Expecting Moms
New Parent Support Parenting Classes. It is a 9 week course that goes over safety , communication, positive discipline, and any other of your parenting needs. Tuesday from 10:00 am-11:30 am. At the Abby Reinke Youth and Teen Center. You can not bring your children and there is no childcare provided for these classes, but the courses are great with tons of helpful information! 760-725-3884
Baby Boot Camp is for expecting mothers (both couples and singles) to give them basic tools and information to provide loving care for their newborn. Learn what to expect during transition to parenthood and build the skills needed to have happy, healthy families. The class covers tons of topics that will help you and your child with everything you need to know. The class is held once a month, usually the last Monday from 9 am- 4 pm. You can call to register or go to the MCCS website for class schedules and to register. They ask that you go the month or 2 months before you have your baby. No children allowed and no childcare provided for this class. 760-725-3884
Home Visitation from New Parent Support: Someone from New Parent Support can come visit you on a regular basis and give the opportunity to discuss parenting topics such as nutrition, loving care, child development, and age-appropriate discipline and play-all in the comfort of your own home. Home visitors are trained to understand the unique needs of families around issues of deployment and mobile lifestyle. They also provide assistance in identifying military and civilian resources needed by the family. 760-725-3884 to schedule your in home visits.
Headstart: for E4 and below. They offer free preschool for 3,4, and 5 year olds Monday-Friday. Call 760-471-4210.
Mommy and Me Classes: For 1 and 2 year olds. Call 760-471-4210.
Operation Hero Program: Free after school mentoring and tutoring for children Kindergarten-eight. The program targets children in grades kindergarten through eight who are experiencing temporary challenges in school and/or academically or socially. Operation Hero is able to provide children with more one-on-one time. 760-385-4921
ASYMCA Lil' Friends preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 18 months--2 1/2 years old. ASYMCA Kindertyme preschool program serves Moms and their toddlers who are 2 1/2--5 years old. Both programs meet twice a week for one hour, and they are offered at various locations throughout Camp Pendleton. To register your child call our office at 760 385 4921.
Y Shuttle Transportation Program: This is a NO COST transportation program, which offers Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their family members the capability to keep important doctor appointments at the Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton. Transportation can be provided to those living in base housing, and is also available in the cities of Fallbrook, Oceanside and Vista.
16 hours a month of FREE CHILDCARE is now available to the families of deployed or injured Marines! Call 1-800-424-2246 today to learn about USMC deployed Respite Care through NACCRRA and how your family can receive this care. You can use this at licensed centers, licensed family child care homes, and licensed school-age programs! You can apply for free deployed respite care by calling ShaRonne Byrd at 1-800-793-0324 ext 822.
NACCRRA does 40 hours a month of childcare for free for families in EFMP. It is also free for the siblings too. They dont have to have a family.member deployed either.
Project Liberty Call: This ASYMCA program is offered to junior enlisted families (ranks of E-5 and below who have children). The program is designed to provide leisure and recreational activities such as dining out, going to the movies, game of miniature golf, or some other type of family outing! please check the hotspot on the homepage of www.camppendletonasymca.org and their facebook page ASYMCA CP for upcoming events and activities!
Operation Kid Comfort: Operation Kid Comfort is designed to address the emotional stress of the children of military personnel who are suffering during a parent’s absence from home, due to deployments. A personalized quilt is made for each child by volunteers. The child receives a handmade quilt, which features 7 pictures of the deployed family member. These quilts are for the child to play with, sleep with, or use for comfort during the deployment. Operation Kid Comfort Quilts are for CHILDREN, 12 and Under, of deployed service men and women stationed at Camp Pendleton. To request a quilt, please email admin@camppendletonasymca.org.
Together We Grow: If you have a medically fragile child, you can get free preschool childcare by calling 760-757-6031.
Free Haircuts at JC Pennys on Sundays.
Operationmilitarykids.org: Free camps for military kids with special needs
www.militaryfamily.org: A program that offers free camps for children of deployed service members and military families reintegrating after deployment.
Joint Medical offers free massages and provides free childcare while you get your massage. They have playdates once a month. Let them know Taylor Hewlett referred you. Call 760-888-7303 to schedule an appointment.
Free breast pumps if you qualify through WIC
www.tutor.com: Get homework and studying help from a professional tutor any time you need it. FREE for students in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Reserve families. Expert tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects, including test prep, proofreading, Math, Science, English and Social Studies.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Class: Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class
Color My Kids Class: How to communicate according to your child’s unique color spectrum. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Developing Healthy Blended Families: for step-families on how to create a healthy loving relationship within the home. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Family Care Plan Class: making sure your family will be taken care of properly while on deployment or unrepentant circumstances. Call 760-725-9052 to register for free class.
Dadsonduty.com Dads on Duty is a group for military fathers with children ages 0-5. This program provides military dads the opportunity to meet together and discuss parenting issues and strategies. Dads on Duty intertwines curriculum from 24/7 Dad with the Parents as Teachers model, an internationally regarded curriculum that focuses on parent education and increasing children's readiness for school. The group meets twice a week for 6 weeks. Free dinner is provided and child care is available if necessary, as well as free gas cards, movie tickets, free developmental screenings for your children, and free home visits. 858-496-0044 or Todd Lewis, 858-496-0055.
Operation Special Delivery: 1-888-MY-CAPPA
NACCRRA: Child Care Aware® of America is working with the U.S. Military Services to help those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. Through the fee assistance program, families are eligible to receive monthly fee assistance to help offset the cost of child care in their communities. please contact us toll free at 1-800-424-2246, or send an email to msp@naccrra.org.
Casa Deamparo Parenting Group: Meets 2x a month. They offer free childcare if you attend the classes. Its for 18 months-5 years old. Call Debbie Bean 760-453-2300 ext 301
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM -4 PM. Thursdays they close at 2:30 PM. They have visiting nurses. Go to www.nmcrs.org
Budget for Baby Class: military families. 2-3 times a month. Call for schedule 760-725-5337/760-725-7497
Navy Relief Class (Breastfeeding): 760-725-6731 or NHCP website.
Chilbirth./Lamaze Series: This free class is offered at NHCP by MiraCosta College. Call to get registration packet by 25th week of pregnancy. 757-2121-6620 or register online at www.miracosta.edu.
YMCA Transportation Program: Provides rides Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM to OB and WIC appointments for families living either in base housing, or in Oceanside, Bonsall, Vista, and Fallbrook. Call 760-471-2751.
YMCA Childcare Resource Service: refferal source for off-base childcare. 760-385-4921
sittercity.com connects families with quality local in-home caregivers, with over 1 million caregivers nationwide. Your Sittercity membership gives you online access to local caregivers with profiles that include pictures, parent reviews, references, background checks* and more.
Wic provides checks for nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, baby food, milk, eggs, cheese, tofu, peanut butter, beans, and juice as well as nutrition classes and breastfeeding support. Call 1-800-500-6411 to schedule an appointment or visit their website at www.sandiegowic.org. Here is a list of things you need to bring to your appointment.
Identification (ex: photo ID, Medi-Cal card, shot record)
Proof of address (ex: current mail, rent receipt, notice of action)
Proof of income (ex: paycheck stub, W2, LES)
The woman, infant, or child enrolling must be present
NHCP Prenatal Classes 1,2,3 Breastfeeding Classes 760-725-4327 or NHCP website.
NHCP OB Website: www.cpend.med.navy.mil
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society: Additional financial resources for active duty families. 760-725-5337
Childcare Programs: 5 sites on base; apply early in pregnancy as waiting lists are long. Dependent wives are also certified child care providers. Fees are based on sliding scale. Call 760-725-9723
YMCA Childcare Resource service: Referral source for off base child care. Call 760-471-2751
Counseling Services: On base counseling and support for active duty and family members. 760-725-9051.
TRIWEST for off base Counseling Referrals. Call 1-888-874-9378
Fisher Children’s Center: drop off day care/reservations preferred. Call 760-725-0845
Food Stamps and Healthy Families Programs: income based health insurance for families. 1-866-262-9881
MCCS One Source: information referral source for Marine families. 1-800-869-0278
Military Outreach Ministries: Civilian program meets a variety of family needs including furniture, and food. Like Mom4USA on face book.
Spouses in the Midst & Warrior Kids Workshops (Family Team Building): three part series for children ages 5-12 exploring the cycles of deployment and reunion. 760-725-9052
Family Forces (MHS): Counseling services to military families, including, parenting skills, child therapy, individual therapy, family therapy. Services provided in schools, community offices, home visits available. Accepts tricare and Onesource. Call 760-300-3313.
Families Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS): Resiliency training program for military families and children to help them meet the challenges of combat operational stress during wartime. Parent, child, or family sessions are available. 760-621-4533 or 310-794-2482.
