Stories
Embracing the Joys of Caring for Children
Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offer meaningful career opportunities to support the ...
Empowering Marine Families Through Every Challenge
Marine & Family Programs strengthen Marine families by supporting school transitions, healthy chi...
Supporting Marine Family Growth Through MCCS Programs
MCCS offers a full range of support programs—from child care and school transition help to family...
Parenting with Purpose: Growing Strong Families in the Corps
Parenting in the Marine Corps comes with challenges—but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn how ...
Setting SMART Goals for Military Success
Setting SMART goals and focusing on progress over perfection—supported by programs like TRP and S...
Empowering Military Youth Through Scholarship Program
The National Military Youth of the Year program empowers military-connected teens to lead, serve,...
Navigating Deployment with Young Children
Deployment can be a challenging transition for military families, and supporting young children t...
A Guide to Navigating Change with EFMP and Community Resources
Military families navigating change can rely on EFMP for personalized support, from respite care ...
Teens Advocate for Peers on Marine Corps Teen Councils
Marine Corps teen councils are making a strong comeback, empowering military youth to lead, advoc...
Preparing Your Children for Their Next PCS
With support and preparation, your children can navigate a PCS move with confidence and resilience.
Unplug Your Kids This Summer
This summer, encourage healthy habits, physical activity, and mental well-being for children and ...
Honoring Child Care Providers in Child and Youth Programs
During Teacher Appreciation Week, MCCS honors the dedicated educators in our Child and Youth Prog...