The Childcare Assistance Program provides childcare assistance during weekend drill and annual training for eligible single soldier or dual military members.
Application Process
Each service member will need to create an account in Sigma and be given a Vendor ID to receive a reimbursement. Reimbursements are sent either by direct deposit into a savings/checking account or can be sent via check.
To set up an account in Sigma, please go to AdvantageVSS - SIGMA VSS.
Make sure that your address and bank account information are accurate and make note of your Vendor ID.
Submit quarterly requests for Childcare Assistance Reimbursement at Submit Reimbursement Request.
Reimbursement Amount
Childcare Assistance Program pays $60 per day, per dependent for weekend drills and annual training, up to a maximum of 39 days each year.
Assistance is funded based on a first come, first served basis as determined by the submission date of the reimbursement request. This benefit will be paused when available funds are exhausted.
Need help or have questions about your benefit? Come see us during online office hours.
We are available to assist you navigate the application or reimbursement process for MINGSTAP, Childcare Assistance and/or Tricare Reimbursement. We can help answer questions about the application process, eligibility requirements, member profiles, submitting invoices or technical difficulties.
We are here to help and look forward to working with you.
Dual Military is defined when both parents are eligible service members and both are drilling at the same time. Only one parent can submit for assistance.
You can submit an exemption to policy.
January 2026
No, you do not need to have a licensed daycare provider.
Sibling under the age of 18, dependents other parent.
Direct Deposit, make sure you create an account with VSS.
You will receive a check to the address that is in the system when you set up your Vendor account.
