Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Army Child and Youth Services... Our Mission Is Caring

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services MISSION Support readiness and well-being of families by reducing the conflict between military mission requirements and parental responsibilities 1 in 4 soldiers use Army Child and Youth Services as a “life cycle” service. Increase AVAILABILITY through on and off post child care options and supervised programs for youth. Achieve and sustain QUALITY by pursuing nationally recognized benchmarks and performance standards. Maintain AFFORDABILITY for both Soldiers and the Army. Ensure ACCOUNTABILITY through measurable outcomes. FOCUS FACTS: 18% of Army parents lost duty time in a 12 month period because of dealing with youth misconduct problems during duty. (SSMP 2001) 27% Enlisted Soldiers and 20% Officers with children lost duty time in a 3 month period due to lack of Child Care. (SSMP 2002) “Military is Model of Child Care Efficiency.” USA Today, May 2000

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Understanding Our Customers Younger families with children Large infant and toddler populations - OIF/OEF baby boom Variety of short and long term program options needed Services needed hours a day; early morning, weekends for BTA & evenings Spouses / family members / retirees comprise majority of the workforce / volunteers; frequent mobility and high turnover an issue Many RC families are geographically dispersed in states and overseas Children change schools often / complicates school transitions Increasing family separations disruptive and create stress Mission essential for: –The Expeditionary Army –Transitioning Army –Deployment, mobilization and contingency situations

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Support for Warriors in Transition 14 Locations with CYS SFAC Liaison Other SFAC locations with CYS Outreach support Reach Back CYS Staff & Resources: School Liaison Officer, Behavioral Consultants, Military & Family Life Consultants, Parent to Parent, Parent as Teachers

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services What’s new in CYS for SFAC Support CYS SFAC Liaison Forum in Army CYS Connections WT support (assigned, attached, enrolled) WT Cadre benefits Support for Survivor of Fallen Warriors Matrix of services

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services CYS Support for Children of Warriors in Transition Living In the New Normal (LINN)  Encourages communities to ensure their military children have the tools to deal with deployment issues, foster home front efforts to support military children, and provide educators, and other concerned adults with information to help them support children during times of uncertainty, trauma and grief.  LINN's efforts are predicated on the belief that children are courageous and resilient and that these skills can be strengthened through deliberate encouragement by the adults in their lives.  MCEC has developed three key components to meet this initiative: Professional Development, Resources and Research-based References, and Public Engagement.  Trainings taking place at Garrisons, contact CYS SFAC Liaison or Garrison School Liaison Officer for training dates and enrollment procedures

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Reporting Requirements Army Family Covenant (AFC) –Includes support for Warriors in Transition –Wounded Warrior benefits –AFC Report SFAC Services Report Tab

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services AFC Sample Report CYS Army Family Covenant Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) Summary of Services June 2008 Europe USAG Schweinfurt WTU Soldiers and Families Registered with Child & Youth Services Households4 Children8 WTU Hourly Care #FreeCost ofReducedCost of VisitsHoursServicesHoursServices Respite Facilities Based Care00 $ - 0 $ - FCC, CYSitters, Other0 $ - 0 $ - Total Hourly Respite Care00 $ - 0 $ -

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services AFC Sample Report Medical Care Facilities Based Care411 $ FCC, CYSitters, Other0 $ - Total Hourly Medical Care411 $ WTU Group Care#ClockChildrenChild- Cost of SessionsHoursServedHoursServices 0000 $ - Reduced/Eliminated Fees ChildrenSavings to ServedPatrons Category 1/Free Regularly Scheduled Full-Day/Part-Day Care 9 $ Soldiers assigned to WTUs are eligible for care at the lowest rate; fees may be waived on a case by case basis

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Way Ahead Communication Strategy Operational Guidance Performance Standards Marketing

Sonia Bonet (703) Army Child and Youth Services Child and Youth Resources Child Care Aware National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Military Child Education Coalition: Military Children & Youth Military One Source Military Teens on the Move: My Army Life Too Operation Military Kids Military Student School Quest