Operation Child Care Project: Kayla Corbitt’s Bold Mission to Support Military Families, One Child at a Time

In a recent Facebook Watch video, Kayla Corbitt, Founder of Operation Child Care Project (OCCP) dives into the critical role OCCP plays in easing the child care crisis faced by military families. She brings a mix of compassion, practicality, and a determined spirit to her mission. In this post, we’ll break down the key insights from her video and explore how OCCP is making a real difference in the lives of military parents and their children.

The Juggling Act: Why Child Care is a Lifeline for Military Families

From the get-go, Kayla Corbitt cuts to the heart of the issue: military families are asked to juggle so much, and child care is often one of the most difficult pieces to manage. Deployments, frequent relocations, and unpredictable schedules make finding stable and reliable child care an ongoing struggle. And for military spouses—many of whom are balancing their own careers or studies—child care isn’t just helpful, it’s a necessity.

In the video, Corbitt explains that military Child Development Centers (CDCs) on bases are supposed to be a go-to solution. But with long waiting lists and limited spots, these centers often can’t accommodate every family’s needs. This forces parents to look off base for care, which can be expensive and inconsistent. For many military families, child care becomes a daily stressor that impacts not just schedules but financial well-being and mental health.

For more insights, check out Kayla Corbitt’s full Facebook Watch video here.