The ACCF: A new fund for military families

In 2024, the Government of Canada announced a five‑year, $100M investment to improve CAF families’ access to flexible and reliable child care options. The Enhanced CAF Child Care Program (ECCCP) is being implemented under the authority of Military Personnel Command (MILPERSCOM / MPC).

Approximately $14.5M annually has been allocated to CFMWS/Military Family Services (MFS) to deliver services virtually, through Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs), and via PSP/MFS teams at Bases and Wings. 

The ECCCP is designed to improve access to flexible, regulated child care solutions that support CAF operational readiness, while respecting federal, provincial and territorial boundaries. 

As part of this ECCCP, MFS/CFMWS will be developing and implementing 5 major initiatives over the next 5 years (2025-2030). 

Amongst 5 major initiatives, MFS is implementing the Access to Child Care Fund (ACCF), a new initiative designed to increase child care services for CAF members and their families.

This investment is time-limited to 5 years (i.e. not baselined) with an end date of 31 October 2030. A Treasury Board Submission is anticipated in 2028 to obtain approval for baseline funding beyond 2030.

From 2026 to 2030, the ACCF will run a multi-year funding cycle with annual reviews to track results and ensure accountability.