General Information

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Layette Program provides a layette package (containing a receiving blanket, outfits and other items for a newborn child) to families of the Coast Guard community following the birth or adoption a child.

 

Arrangements have also been made for a layette package to be provided to Coast Guard Active duty personnel attending an Air Force Aide Society's (AFAS) "Bundles for Babies" class or a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) "Budget for Babies" class.

 

Note: A client may receive a layette from CGMA or AFAS or NMCRS but not from more than one source.

 

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Eligibility

	CGMA Layette: All active duty and retired Coast Guard military personnel, members of the Coast Guard Selected Reserve, retirement eligible members of the IRR, Coast Guard civilian employees, Coast Guard Auxiliary members, and Public Health Service Officers serving with the Coast Guard are eligible to receive a layette directly from CGMA
	AFAS or NMCRS Layette: Active Duty members of any rank may receive a layette by attending an Air Force Aide Society's (AFAS) "Bundles for Babies" class or a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) "Budget for Babies"
	Children: Dependent children of the CGMA client, within six months of their birth, are eligible for this program. This includes natural or adopted children, as well as stepchildren

 

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Applications

• Applications are available Online
  
  
• From your CGMA Representative or
  
  
• By calling CGMA-HQ at (800) 881-2462 or (703) 872-6716

 

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Need More Information?

Detailed information concerning the Layette Program is contained in Section 3-C-8 of the CGMA Manual

Take a look at the Layette Program Flyer

Review our General Information Brochure

Contact your local Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative

Call CGMA-HQ (800) 881-2462 or (703) 872-6716

Send us an email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil