Military Child Care: Kayla Corbitt’s Mission to Bridge the Gap for Military Families

In her interview with AFA Engage, Kayla Corbitt, founder of the Operation Child Care Project (OCCP), breaks down the realities of military child care and why it’s time for big changes. Through OCCP, Corbitt is advocating for solutions that will ease the stress of finding quality, affordable child care for military families. If you’ve ever wondered why military child care is such a hot topic or how Corbitt is tackling this challenge, let’s dive into the key points she highlights.

How OCCP is Bridging the Gap

So, how is the Operation Child Care Project working to solve these challenges? Corbitt’s approach is multi-faceted, focusing on policy advocacy, community support, and innovative solutions tailored to military families.

One of OCCP’s primary goals is to advocate for increased funding and support for military child care programs. Corbitt and her team are working with military leadership and policymakers to push for more resources for Child Development Centers, with the hope of reducing waitlists and making on-base care more accessible to families.

Corbitt also emphasizes the need for flexible child care solutions that fit the unpredictable nature of military life. Whether it’s offering more part-time or drop-in care options or creating partnerships with local child care providers near military installations, OCCP is committed to finding creative ways to meet the needs of military families.

Another key focus for OCCP is building a community of support. Corbitt explains that many military families feel isolated when they move to a new duty station, especially if they don’t have immediate access to child care. By connecting military families with each other and with local resources, OCCP is helping to create a network of support that can ease the transition to new communities and reduce the stress of finding child care.

To explore Kayla Corbitt’s full interview, check out the original article here on pages 10-11.