CYS Services General Information Brochure

A N S B A C H G A R R I S O N A R M Y

PROGRAMS & FACILITIES

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What we’re all about

Welcome to the US Army Garrison Ansbach Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) pro-

grams. Our mission is to enhance readiness and well being of the workforce and their families by providing predictable, affordable and quality programs and services for children and youth 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Our goal is to help each child/youth develop to his or her potential. We strive to provide a safe environment, enriching experiences, and loving care for your children during their time in our programs. Programs are open to all active duty military members, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, Reservists, National Guard and children of Wounded Warriors and Fallen Soldiers. Whatever program you choose to enroll your child in, we pledge to do our best to make it a positive experience for all. Your experience can be enhanced through a strong parent and program partnership. Your questions, comments and suggestions are always welcome and we encourage you to participate in the many opportunities offered for parent involvement.

This brochure is designed to give you a brief look at the variety of services we offer to meet your child care and youth recreational needs.

Parent & Outreach Services

Encompasses both Parent Central Services and Outreach Services Opportunities.

Parent Central Services (PCS) Katterbach Parent Central Services

Bldg 5818, Rm 103 CIV 09802.83.2533/2531, DSN 467.2533/2531

Storck Parent Central Services

Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880 Parent Central Service (PCS) is a “one-stop-shop” resource and referral for all child and youth school services and programs. PCS coordinates registration and re-registration, enrollment processing, fee collection, maintains program waiting lists and provides resource and referral to parents for all CYS Services programs. Registration is good for one year and current registration is transferable worldwide from installation to installation.

The following is required for registration and annual renewal: • Current address, telephone numbers, email

address and cell phone numbers • At least 2 local emergency and child release designee • Current immunization records for each child • Proof of Income from Sponsor and working Spouse to determine DoD Fee Category for child care/ school age fees • Completed Special Needs Screening Tool for

each child-DA Form 7625-1 • Health Assessment or (due within 30 days of registration) • Family Care Plan provider contact information from DA Form 5305-R for dual and single

Military sponsors only.

Outreach Services (OS) Babysitter Training and Referral

Child, Youth & School Services Contact Information CYS Services Administrative Offices Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7335, DSN 468.7335

CYS Services Coordinator

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7343, DSN 468.7343

Program Operations Specialist

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7306, DSN 468.7306

Outreach Services Director

The CYS Services babysitting training is open to youth 13-18 years old. The curriculum is designed to help youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter. Infant and child CPR and First Aid is included in the course and is at no cost to Families.

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2617, DSN 467.2617

Deployment Support

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5256 CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 467.7226

CYS Services will support unit requirement for child care during training exercises and alerts to the extent possible.

The OS director will assess installation and private section resources and advise unit commanders of childcare option appropriate to specific requirements. Child Care support for mobilization, pre-deployment, and deployment will be available at no charge to the deploying unit.

Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting or Parent’s on Site

A no-cost child care option that allows volunteers trained

by CYS Services staff to provide child care in an approved facility while parents are attending a group function in the same building. All the volunteers require a 4-hour orientation before providing care. CYS Services registration is NOT required to use this service

Kids on Site

This is on-site care designed to support training and meetings that parents are attending on the installation when regular CYS Services facilities are not available. Cost varies based on number of children, staff and number of hours. Staff, equipment and material provided for CYS Services KOS may be provided. CYS Services registration is required.

imAlone workshops

The imAlone Program offers tools for Youth & Parents to determine together when youth are ready to stay “home alone”. A series of fun Workshops featuring hands-on learning sessions on personal safety, character and responsibility, nutritious snacks, setting boundaries & responding to emergencies will be offered along with Family Assignments for youth & parents to complete together.

Parenting Advisory Council (PAC)

Join us in helping to improve our program. PAC meetings provide parents an avenue to make suggestions and build a partnership with CYS Services programs.PAC meet­ings are scheduled on a quarterly basis and open to all parents.

Please contact your Program’s Director for times, dates and locations.

Storck Parent Central Services

Storck Barracks, Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880

SKIESUnlimited

School Liaison Officer

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2098, DSN 467.2098, Cell: 0162.2708763

Child Development Centers

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5984 CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828 Storck Barracks Main, Bldg 6686 CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505

Family Child Care

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5817, Rm 239 CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536

School Age Centers

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515 CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6706 CIV 09841.83.4773, DSN 467.4773

Youth Centers

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515, Tel: 09802.832395 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6503, Tel: 09841.83.4066

Youth Sports and Fitness

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5284 CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4849, DSN 467.4849

Child Development Centers (CDC)

School Age Centers (SAC)

School Liaison Officer (SLO)

Youth Sports and Fitness

Katterbach CDC, Bldg 5984

Katterbach SAC, Bldg 5515

Katterbach, Bldg 5818, Rm 105

Barton, Bldg 5284

CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828 Full Day Care Services: 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hourly Care Services: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Part Day Preschool (mornings): 5 day, 3 day, 2 day; 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Strong Beginnings: Mon-Fri, 1-4 p.m.

Storck CDC Main, Bldg 6686

CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505

Storck CDC Annex, Bldg 6504

CIV 09841.83.4423, DSN 467.4423 Part Day Preschool (mornings): 5 day, 3 day, 2 day 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Part Day Preschool (afternoons): 5 day, 3 day, 2 day 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Part Time (mornings): 7-11 a.m.

Part Time (afternoons): 2-6 p.m.

Strong Beginnings: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Full Day and Part Day Care

Our Child Development Centers (CDC) offer full day care, part day care and hourly care services for children 6 weeks through preschool. We also accommodate children attending the DoDDs Sure Start program.

Part Day Preschool Programs

This program is designed for children ages 3-4 years and follows a structured curriculum called the “Creative Curriculum”. Children attend three hours for either two, three or five days per week.

Strong Beginnings

This highly-structured, academic program runs three hours per day, five days per week and places a high emphasis in literacy and mathematics. It is designed to prepare children for kindergarten with the intention of advancing their learning abilities so that kindergarten teachers may run a more structured program.

Hourly Care Services

Hourly Care reservations are easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Call CDC or SAC program.

2. Reserve your time slot up to 30 days in advance.

3. Arrive at scheduled time and pay.

Family Child Care (FCC)

CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536 Certified family members who have met all of the background check and training requirements are eligible to achieve FCC certification. FCC offers home-based, fullday, part-day and hourly care for children ages six weeks through 12 years and provides rich and stimulating environments in which children develop motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills through a balance of exploration and planned curriculum. Learning activities are designed to support the natural development of children and include individual, small group and large group experiences.

FCC homes can accommodate up to six children under age 12, including the provider’s own children under 8 years old, and only two children may be under the age of two.

CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632

Storck SAC, Bldg 6706

CIV 09841.83.4733, DSN 467.4733 Mon-Fri: 5:45 a.m.-8 a.m. and 2:30-6 p.m.

School Out Days: 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hourly Services Available: 5:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Camp Services: Spring, Winter and Summer SAC includes before and after school programs, weekend activities during the school year, and summer care and camps for Kindergarten through fifth grade children.

Through partnerships with national 4-H, Character Counts and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, SAC helps children grow as individuals. Programs are offered in the core areas of leisure, recreation, arts, sports and fitness, life skills, citizenship, leadership, mentorship and support services. Reservations for hourly care or occasional care are required in advance and made directly at the program. Coordination for bus pick-up must be made

Youth Centers (YC) Katterbach YC, Bldg 5911

CIV 09802.83.2098, DSN 467.2098 CELL 0162.2708.763 The School Liaison Officer (SLO) works in conjunction with CYS Services, the local school community and the military units on post to address educational issues involving military children. The SLO can also make transitioning with school-age children easier by providing you timely and relevant information about the installation and the local schools. When you are preparing for your PCS, your local SLO will be able to put you into contact with the SLO at your gaining installation so you can plan ahead and be prepared to help your school-age child make a smooth transition.

SKIESUnlimited Barton, Bldg 5256

CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226 Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (S.K.I.E.S.) programs are designed to give children and youth 18 months to 18 years of age instructional programming in the areas of art, education, life skills, and sports & fitness. S.K.I.E.S. classes are offered year round by qualified instructors to provide the best possible service to our patrons.

HIRED!

Katterbach YC, Bldg 5911

CIV 09802.83.2395/2588, DSN 467.2395/2588

Storck YC, Bldg 6503

CIV 09841.83.4066, DSN 467.4066 Mon-Thu: 2:30-6 p.m.

Fri: 2-9 p.m.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month: 1-6 p.m.

School Days Out: 1-6 p.m.

The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program is designed to meet the workforce-preparation and secondary-education exploration needs of eligible 15-18 year-old youth. Those accepted into the program are placed in 12-week apprenticeship positions at MWR facilities in the garrison. These positions serve as exploratory work experiences under the guidance of a dedicated on-site mentor–hence the use of the name “apprenticeship.” HIRED! terms are purposely aligned with specific career paths designed to pave the way into college or higher education. Apprenticeships provide exploratory work experiences and help participants determine ifcertain career paths are viable choices for their future.

Youth who are in the 5th grade are not eligible for enrollment in the Army Middle School Program regardless of school configuration.

EDGE!

CIV 09802.83.2395 DSN 467.2395 Mon-Thu: 3-6 p.m.

Fri: 2:30-9 p.m.

Every 1st Saturday of the month: 1-6 p.m.

A wide variety of art, leadership, life skills and recreation activities are. Each Youth Center offers state of the art computer and homework labs which utilize software and use of the World Wide Web safely and effectively.

Camps are also offered every spring, summer, and winter. Youth may also participate in a variety of clubs such as Torch Club and Keystone Club as well as Smart Girls and Passport to Manhood activities.

Barton, Bldg 5256

CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226 The EDGE! Program offers unique and growth-inspiring opportunities for 6 -18 year old children and youth. The program inspires kids to Experience, Develop, Grow and Excel by trying out “cutting-edge”activities. FIT EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and nutritional awarenes programs. ART EDGE! promotes learning-by-doing and focuses on the development of lifetime skills through exposure to the arts. Activities increase creative development while building self-esteem. LIFE EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed for lifelong growth as well as the exploration of future career fields. ADVENTURE EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation.

CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866

Storck, Bldg 6510, Rm 101

CIV 09841.83.4849, DSN 467.4849 We strive to provide excellence in outreach programming, health and fitness, individual, and team sports for children and youth 3 to 18 years old. We offer developmental programming in the core areas of basketball, T-ball and soccer along with a variety of outreach programs, summer camps, clinics and individual and team sports such as wrestling, football and cheerleading. Our goal is to offer our Military youth the same opportunities available to their counterparts in the United States. A valid CYS Services sports physical is required to practice and participate.

Child Abuse Prevention CYS Services and FCC programs have an open door policy and welcome visits by parents at any time during operating hours. As a team, we will work together to provide the safest environment for the children in our care. Therefore, all CYS Services personnel (employees, contractors, FCC providers, volunteers, Family and MWR partners and interns) are knowledgeable and considered “mandated reporters” who are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect. If they notice suspicious bruises, cuts or burns on a child, they must: 1. Report it to the installation reporting Point of Contact (RPOC).

The installation RPOC is the Military police/ Provost Marshal Division (P/PMD), 2. Notify the appropri- ate CYS Services program director after notification to RPOC. DoD Child Abuse and Safety Hotline Posters are placed in prominent locations in all CYS facilities and FCC homes should parents need to report incidents of suspected abuse beyond the installation level.