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For parents of young kids
PCS Checklist for Parents of Young Kids
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A short list for moving with babies, toddlers and young school kids. Every step links to an official or program source.
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When you get orders
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School
3 items
Health care
1 item
When you arrive
1 item
Rates and allowances
Amounts change. Check the official page and your finance office. Links as of November 8, 2026.
- Dislocation allowance (DLA)A flat payment to help with moving costs. The amount depends on grade and whether you have dependents on the order date.DTMO: dislocation allowance ↗
- Travel and per diem for family membersThe Joint Travel Regulations set what is paid for your family to travel.DTMO: Joint Travel Regulations ↗
Rules change. Your orders, transportation office and finance office have the final word. This checklist has no product links. We link to Military Dad Blog and they link to us; no money changes hands.