&CHILD YOUTH Services

hild & Youth Services (CYS) programs are basic supports for the family. e aim is to enhance and expand the parent relationship with the child. e CYS programs do not substitute, compete with, or diminish the role of the parent, but act as a support system to the family. erefore, we encourage parents to take part in the program and participate in various aspects of the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to observe their child(ren) and childcare providers within each program, have daily contact with sta members, serve as volunteers and submit suggestions. CYS Services mission statement: Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYSD) -Reducing the con ict between mission and parental responsibilities.

Child and Youth Liaison Education Outreach Services (CLEOS)

2797 Stanley Road

Phone: (210) 221-4871

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fort Sam Houston CLEOS o er a variety of programs divided into age-appropriate categories: before and a er school care, seasonal holiday camps, clubs/activities, homework center and computer lab, community service, leisure and recreation, instructional classes, youth sports, music, arts and cra s, and Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. ese programs are in addition to Parent Central.

Child Development Center

Building - 2530

Phone: (210) 221-5002

Hours of Operation e Child Development Center (CDC) o ers a developmentally age-appropriate program for infants and children six weeks through ve years of age.

Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Teen Center

Building 2515

Phone: (210) 221-3164 e Teen Center provides a number of programs designed to help teens successfully transition to adulthood and to instill character and leadership qualities in them. ere are several programs associated with the new Teen Center including:

Torch Clubs

Younger adolescents need positive group experiences to help them gain qualities like tolerance, civic responsibility, community involvement, and leadership skills so they can become responsible, caring and productive American citizens. Boys and Girls Club members aged 11-13 are eligible for the Tuesday meetings. Torch Club members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and tness, and social recreation.

Keystone Clubs

Boys and Girls Club teens aged 14-18 can participate in the Keystone club, designed to promote and cultivate character and e ective leadership. Keystoning is one of the premier leadership and service programs in America since its inception in 1964. With adult guidance, teens are give opportunity to make decisions and serve others. e Club, which meets on Wednesdays, consists of an adult advisor and approximately eight to 15 youths who elect o cers and implement activities in six core program areas: Character and Leadership, Service to Club and Community, Education and Career Exploration, Free Enterprise, Unity, and Social Recreation. All activities stress service and leadership.

Smart Girls is program is for small-groups to focus on health, tness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement. It is designed to help the development of girls ages eight to 12 and 13-17. Meeting on Tuesdays, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically t, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

Passport to Manhood is program promotes and teaches responsibility to Club boys ages 11-14, and consists of 14 sessions, each of which concentrates on a speci c aspect of manhood. Meeting on Fridays, the program underscores the notion that each youth is on a personal journey of maturation and growth and reinforces positive behavior.

National Fine Arts Exhibit Program is year-round program, which meets on Mondays, encourages artistic expression among Club members ages six to 18. Displaying members’ drawings, paintings, prints, collages, mixed media and sculpture pieces at local and regional exhibits, the program gives children and youths the opportunity to have their art shown and judged by a panel for potential inclusion in the National Fine Arts Exhibit.

Other Programs

Club Tech ( ursdays), Imagemakers

National Photography Program (ages six to18), and Triple Play (Mondays), which helps youth learn how to make healthier choices for the mind, body and soul.

School Liaison Services

Building - 2797

Phone: (210) 221-2256

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 0:700-16:00

Services o ered include: registering youth in the local school system, coordinating education transition related resources, collaborating with parents to ensure academic success, educating parents on the local school system policies, supporting home school families, and supplying resource materials on primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.

Family Child Care

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Admin) Family Child Care (FCC) o ers age-appropriate care for infants and children four weeks through 12 years of age in certi ed FCC homes on and o the installation. Hourly, full and part-time, extended and long-term care is o ered. e FCC program o ers family members self-employment opportunities, which include no-cost training and start-up support

School Age Services

1705 Dodd Boulevard

Phone: (210) 221-4466/4455

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

(Administrative)

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-18:00

School Age Services (SAS) o er age-appropriate activities for children in rst through h grades. Some activities o ered through SAS are: Computer technology/lab, homework center/power hour, science, nature, cooking, ne arts, special interest clubs, bowling, life skills, 4-H clubs, Boys and Girls Club of America a liates, games, arts and cra s, music and sports.

Programs include: self-directed and programmed age-appropriate activities, before and a er school care, holiday, summer, and day camps, hourly program/open recreation, and special needs inclusion.

SAS has a new program o ering pick-up for school aged children who are participating in a er-school activities. e following schools are currently part of the program: Royal Ridge, Wilshire Elementary, St. Pius X, and East Terrell Hills Elementary. Fees are assessed according to Total Family Income Category.

Middle School and Teens (MST)

1630 Watkins Boulevard

Phone: (210) 221-3502

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 15:00-20:00 e Middle School/Junior Teen Program o er programs for youths in 6th through 8th grades. Some programs and activities o ered are: before and a er school programs, holiday/summer camp, clubs/activities, school partnership, homework center and computer lab, high adventure, sponsorship, community services, Ultimate Journey, Junior Teen Council, San Antonio Teens (SAT), Smart Moves, developmental programs, and accelerated reading.

Youth Sports

Building: 1630

Phone: (210) 221-5513

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Youth Sports o er recreational sports opportunities for children and youths aged 3 to 18 years. Football, cheerleading and soccer are o ered in the fall, basketball, T-ball, coach pitch, and track are o ered in spring; golf, track, coed so ball, sports clinics, and Summer Hoops are o ered in the summer. For more information, contact the Sport o ce or Central Registration.

Skies Unlimited: Schools of Knowledge, Information, Exploration and Skills

Phone: (210) 221-3381

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

School Liaison Services o er instructional classes in the following arenas: Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Tennis, Driver’s Education, Piano and Dance. Please see the website for current class o erings.

United States Department Agriculture (USDA) Program

Family Child Care providers participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. is program reimburses providers for meals to the children in their care, including their own. It also ensures the children are receiving nutritious and well-balanced meals and that providers receive nancial compensation for participating. e Family Child Care Program also sponsors an o base a liate program. ese providers are approved by both the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the FCC O ce. e a liates must follow the same regulations as the on base providers, and will receive the same bene ts.

Services Offered

(contact the FCC o ce at (210) 221-3820 for all services below.)

Home Community Care

Required to work primary UTA weekend and there is no one available to provide care during the hours required to work.

Returning Home Care

Returning from a deployment of 30 days or more.

PLAYpass Pre-Deployment Child Care

For use before deployment - 16 hrs. of child care for military members scheduled to deploy within 30 days. Provide a copy of orders with request.

PLAYpass Deployment Child Care

During deployment - 16 hrs. of child care for each child when spouse is deployed for 30 days or more. Provide a copy of orders with request.

Medical Care

Experiencing a medical emergency for a family member.

Wounded Warrior Care

Wounded Warrior requiring hourly child care for appointments.

Child Care for Fallen Warriors

Fallen military family member requiring hourly child care for appointments.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Child Care

Permanent Change of Station Child Care - I am an Army, Marine, or Navy member assigned to an active duty AF Installation and I am requesting 20 hours of child care during my PCS move. A PCS move is never easy and children can feel stressed too. e intent of this program is to provide parents the opportunity to have their children cared for while they are getting ready to leave a base or arriving at a new base....while packing, unpacking, in-processing, house hunting, attending brie ngs, etc. e Family Child Care o ce in collaboration with Military & Family Readiness and the Military Aid Society provide the child care only in licensed Family Child Care homes for the PCS program. Certi cates are issued by the Airman and Fam- ily Readiness Center, bldg. 693, 555 F St. West on Randolph, AFB to active duty member or spouse on PCS orders either arriving at JBSAbases or departing. (Please bring one copy of your orders.) Certi cates are good for child care within 60 days of issue. Certi cates must be shown at the time care is provided to verify eligibility.

Subsidy Program

e Family Child Care subsidy program will help working parents nd high quality and affordable Infant care services. Parents seeking full-time child care services will be set in one of the six categories based on the family’s total annual income and pay the same rates in FCC homes as they would at one of the child care centers or school age programs on JBSA bases. Families eligible for the subsidy program at JBSA-FCC are active duty members, DOD employees, and Armed Forces retirees who have dependents between 6 weeks to 12 months of age and who are on the waiting list for the child development center. Additionally, the subsidy program is o ered to dependents with special needs and dependents needing child care services during swing and midnight shi s.

Volunteer Care

ose who volunteer through the Red Cross, Military Aid Society and Family Support Center for twenty or more hours a week are eligible to receive free child care services in a licensed FCC home. Certi cates are issued by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, bldg. 693, 555 F St. West on Randolph, Certi cate must be shown at the time of care to verify eligibility. For additional information, contact FCC at JBSA/FSH at 221-3820.

Child Care Requirements

Air Force Instruction 34-144 Family Child Care Programs and the Housing Regulations prohibit the use of privatized or base quarters for child care unless licensed by the 502d Force Support Group commander. Additionally, unlicensed providers are not permitted to advertise in base publications or post advertisements on base bulletin boards. Licensed homes can be identi ed by the FCC logo displayed in the window or on the front door.

Unlicensed Care

Only licensed providers may provide care in government quarters. It is illegal for anyone in government quarters to provide more than 10 hours of care in a week or any amount of care on a regular or recurring basis. Failure to comply could result in loss of base housing privileges or possible personal liability suits. Families should be aware that the United States Air Force is not liable for problems occurring in unlicensed care.