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Parent & Outreach ServicesEncompasses both Parent Central Services and Outreach Services Opportunities.

Parent Central Services (PCS)Katterbach Parent Central ServicesBldg 5818, Rm 103CIV 09802.83.2533/2531, DSN 467.2533/2531Storck Parent Central ServicesBldg 6510, Rm 101CIV 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: • Currentaddress,telephonenumbers,email address and cell phone numbers • Atleast2localemergencyandchildrelease designee • Currentimmunizationrecordsforeachchild • ProofofIncomefromSponsorandworkingSpouse to determine DoD Fee Category for child care/ school age fees • CompletedSpecialNeedsScreeningToolfor eachchild-DAForm7625-1 • HealthAssessmentor(due within 30 days of registration) • FamilyCarePlanprovidercontactinformation fromDAForm5305-Rfordualandsingle Military sponsors only.

Child, Youth & School ServicesContact InformationCYS Services Administrative OfficesBartonBarracks,Bldg5259CIV 09811.83.7335, DSN 468.7335

CYS Services Coordinator BartonBarracks,Bldg5259CIV 09811.83.7343, DSN 468.7343

Program Operations Specialist BartonBarracks,Bldg5259CIV 09811.83.7306, DSN 468.7306

Outreach Services DirectorKatterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105CIV 09802.83.2617, DSN 467.2617

Storck Parent Central ServicesStorckBarracks,Bldg6510,Rm101CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880

SKIESUnlimited BartonBarracks,Bldg5256CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 467.7226

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

Child Development CentersKatterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5984CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828StorckBarracksMain,Bldg6686CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505

Family Child Care Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5817, Rm 239CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536

School Age CentersKatterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632StorckBarracks,Bldg6706CIV 09841.83.4773, DSN 467.4773

Youth CentersKatterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515, Tel: 09802.832395StorckBarracks,Bldg6503,Tel:09841.83.4066

Youth Sports and FitnessBartonBarracks,Bldg5284CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866StorckBarracks,Bldg6510,Rm101CIV 09841.83.4849, DSN 467.4849

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PROGRAMS & FACILITIES

WelcometotheUSArmyGarrisonAnsbachChild,Youth&SchoolServices(CYSServices)pro-grams.Ourmissionistoenhancereadinessandwellbeingoftheworkforceandtheirfamiliesbypro-vidingpredictable,affordableandqualityprogramsandservicesforchildrenandyouth6weeksto18years 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 pro-grams. Programs are open to all active duty military members, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, Reservists,NationalGuardandchildrenofWoundedWarriorsandFallenSoldiers.Whateverprogramyouchoosetoenrollyourchildin,wepledgetodoourbesttomakeitapositiveexperienceforall.Yourexperience can be enhanced through a strong parent and program partnership. Your questions, com-ments and suggestions are always welcome and we encourage you to participate in the many opportuni-ties offered for parent involvement.

Thisbrochureisdesignedtogiveyouabrieflookatthevarietyofservicesweoffertomeetyourchildcare and youth recreational needs.

Outreach Services (OS)Babysitter Training and ReferralThe CYS Services babysitting training is open to youth 13-18 years old. The curriculum is designed to help youth learnwhatittakestobearesponsible,caring,trustworthy,competent, capable and safe babysitter. Infant and child CPRandFirstAidisincludedinthecourseandisatnocost to Families.

Deployment SupportCYS 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 formobilization,pre-deployment,anddeploymentwillbeavailable at no charge to the deploying unit.

Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting or Parent’s on SiteAno-costchildcareoptionthatallowsvolunteerstrainedby CYS Services staff to provide child care in an approved facility while parents are attending a group function in the samebuilding.Allthevolunteersrequirea4-hourorien-tation before providing care. CYS Services registration is NOT required to use this service

Kids on SiteThis 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 TheimAloneProgramofferstoolsforYouth&Parentstodetermine together when youth are ready to stay “home alone”.AseriesoffunWorkshopsfeaturinghands-onlearning sessions on personal safety, character and respon-sibility,nutritioussnacks,settingboundaries&respondingtoemergencieswillbeofferedalongwithFamilyAssign-mentsforyouth&parentstocompletetogether.

Parenting Advisory Council (PAC)Joinusinhelpingtoimproveourprogram.PACmeetingsprovideparentsanavenuetomakesuggestionsandbuildapartnershipwithCYSServicesprograms.PACmeetingsare scheduled on a quarterly basis and open to all parents. Please contact your Program’s Director for times, dates and locations.

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Katterbach SAC, Bldg 5515CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632Storck SAC, Bldg 6706CIV 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.HourlyServicesAvailable:5:45a.m.-5:30p.m.Camp Services: Spring, Winter and Summer

SACincludesbeforeandafterschoolprograms,week-end activities during the school year, and summer care and camps for Kindergarten through fifth grade children.

Throughpartnershipswithnational4-H,CharacterCountsandtheBoys&GirlsClubsof

America,SAChelpschildrengrow as individuals. Programs are offered in the core areas of lei-sure, recreation, arts, sports and fitness,lifeskills,citizenship,leadership, mentorship and support services. Reservations

for hourly care or occasional care are required in advance and made

di- rectly at the program. Coordina-tionforbuspick-upmustbemade

Katterbach, Bldg 5818, Rm 105CIV 09802.83.2098, DSN 467.2098CELL 0162.2708.763

TheSchoolLiaisonOfficer(SLO)worksin conjunction with CYS Services, the local school community and the military units on post to address educational issues involving mili-tarychildren.TheSLOcanalsomaketransitioningwithschool-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 makeasmoothtransition.

Barton, Bldg 5284CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866Storck, 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 inthecoreareasofbasketball,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 counterpartsintheUnitedStates.Avalid CYS Services sports physical is

required to practice and participate.

Barton, Bldg 5256CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226

Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills(S.K.I.E.S.)programsaredesignedtogivechildrenandyouth 18 months to 18 years of age instructional program-mingintheareasofart,education,lifeskills,andsports&fitness. S.K.I.E.S. classes are offered year round by qualified instructors to provide the best possible service to our patrons.

CYS Services and FCC programs have an open door policy and welcome visits by parents at any time duringoperatinghours.Asateam,wewillworktogether 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) areknowledgeableandconsidered“mandatedreporters” who are required by law to report suspi-cions of child abuse or neglect. If they notice suspi-cious 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. DoDChildAbuseandSafetyHotlinePostersareplacedinprominent locations in all CYS facilities and FCC homes should parents need to report incidents of suspected abuse beyond the installation level.

Katterbach YC, Bldg 5911CIV 09802.83.2395/2588, DSN 467.2395/2588

TheHIRED!ApprenticeshipProgramisdesignedtomeetthe workforce-preparationandsecondary-educationexplorationneeds of eligible 15-18 year-old youth. Those accepted into theprogramareplacedin12-weekapprenticeshippositionsat MWR facilities in the garrison. These positions serve as exploratoryworkexperiencesundertheguidanceofadedi-cated on-site mentor–hence the use of the name “appren-ticeship.”HIRED!termsarepurposelyalignedwithspecificcareer paths designed to pave the way into college or higher education.Apprenticeshipsprovideexploratoryworkexperi-ences and help participants determine ifcertain career paths are viable choices for their future.

Barton, Bldg 5256CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226

TheEDGE!Programoffersuniqueandgrowth-inspiringopportunities for 6 -18 year old children and youth. The pro-graminspireskidstoExperience,Develop,GrowandExcelby 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 onthedevelopmentoflifetimeskillsthroughexposuretothearts.Activitiesincreasecreativedevelopmentwhilebuildingself-esteem. LIFE EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skillsneededforlifelonggrowthaswellastheexplorationoffuture career fields. ADVENTURE EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation.

Katterbach YC, Bldg 5911CIV 09802.83.2395DSN 467.2395Mon-Thu: 3-6 p.m.Fri: 2:30-9 p.m.Every 1st Saturday of the month: 1-6 p.m.Storck YC, Bldg 6503CIV 09841.83.4066, DSN 467.4066Mon-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.

Youth who are in the 5th grade are not eligible for enroll-mentintheArmyMiddleSchoolProgramregardlessofschool configuration.

Awidevarietyofart,leadership,lifeskillsandrecreation activities are. Each Youth Center offers state of theartcomputerandhomeworklabswhichutilizesoft-ware 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 vari-ety of clubs such as Torch Club and Keystone Club as well asSmartGirlsandPassporttoManhoodactivities.

Child Development Centers (CDC) School Age Centers (SAC) School Liaison Officer (SLO) Youth Sports and Fitness

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Child Abuse Prevention

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Youth Centers (YC)

Katterbach CDC, Bldg 5984CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828Full Day Care Services: 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.HourlyCareServices:8a.m.-5p.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 6686CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505Storck CDC Annex, Bldg 6504CIV 09841.83.4423, DSN 467.4423Part Day Preschool (mornings): 5 day, 3 day, 2 day8:30-11:30 a.m.Part Day Preschool (afternoons): 5 day, 3 day, 2 day2:30-5:30 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 CareOur Child Development Centers (CDC) offer full day care, partdaycareandhourlycareservicesforchildren6weeksthrough preschool. We also accommodate children attend-ing the DoDDs Sure Start program.

Part Day Preschool ProgramsThis 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, threeorfivedaysperweek.

Strong BeginningsThis highly-structured, academic program runs three hours perday,fivedaysperweekandplacesahighemphasisinliteracy and mathematics. It is designed to prepare chil-drenforkindergartenwiththeintentionofadvancingtheirlearningabilitiessothatkindergartenteachersmayrunamore structured program.

Hourly Care ServicesHourlyCarereservationsareeasyas1,2,3!1.CallCDCorSACprogram.2. Reserve your time slot up to 30 days in advance.3.Arriveatscheduledtimeandpay.

Family Child Care (FCC)CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536Certifiedfamilymemberswhohavemetalloftheback-groundcheckandtrainingrequirementsareeligibletoachieve FCC certification. FCC offers home-based, full-day,part-dayandhourlycareforchildrenagessixweeksthrough 12 years and provides rich and stimulating envi-ronments in which children develop motor, cognitive, so-cialandemotionalskillsthroughabalanceofexplorationand planned curriculum. Learning activities are designed to support the natural development of children and in-clude 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.


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