mirc cyss may 2014 newsletter

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TAKE THE PLEDGE For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/ http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/facts-and-statistics.html

Sample Parent-Teen Driving Agreement: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/safety/pages/Teen-Driving-Agreement.aspx

Written by Virginia Brannan, AR CYSS School Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

According to the CDC, car crashes are the #1 killer of teens, taking about 3,000 young lives every year. As a parent, you should know that the main cause of teen crashes is driver inexperience. All new drivers—even straight-A students and "good kids"—are likelier than experienced drivers to be involved in a fatal crash. Still, there are many factors that can be controlled in order to keep young drivers safer while they gain driving experience. Avoidable behaviors that contribute to crashes and inju-ries include Speeding, Drinking, Distracted driving, and Failure to wear seat belts.

Distracted driving is becoming more prevalent. According to a survey of 5,000 teens, here are the top seven distractions:

Texting Using cell phone Interactions with other passengers Eating Makeup/Grooming Adjusting music Adjusting GPS

Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When trav-eling at 55mph, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field blindfolded. Instead of a football field, however, a driver is often on a busy highway surrounded by other cars and obstacles. Coupled with a teen’s lack of experience, these distrac-ters can prove especially dangerous for them. Talking on a cell phone--even hands free--can impair attention to driving almost as much as drinking alcohol. The likeli-hood of distracted driving is increased by each additional passenger in the car. Atti-tude is the key to a teen’s safety, because with the right attitude, the teen driver can choose to eliminate many of the dangers and distractions while driving.

How can parents help? Parents can play a key role by having conversations with their children about re-sponsible teen driving well in advance, before teens begin to drive. Consider having your teen driver sign an agreement that will specify expected behaviors, such as keeping the cell phone in “Do Not Disturb” mode while driving and avoiding alcohol. A link to a sample Parent-Teen Driving Agreement is shown below.

May 2014

National Military Appreciation Month

National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Water Safety Month

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May 11 Mothers’ Day

May 17 Armed Forces Day

May 26 Memorial Day

Monthly Highlights:

Child Programming 2

School-Age Programming

3

Youth Programming 4-6

Command/Unit Events 7

YLEAD Summits 8

Community Events 9

Resources 10

CYSS Contacts & Tips 11

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CYSS CONNECTIONS

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CHILD PROGRAMMING (AGES 0-5)

STAYING SAFE DURING SUMMER BREAK: CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS

How can you protect your child or the child of someone you love? With summer break approaching there are cer-tain child safety awareness tips for parents remember. While traveling in a car, enjoying an outdoor activity, or swimming in the pool children’s safety during the summer is heightened.

Traveling parents and caregivers should consider vehicle safety when traveling long distances with small children. If it’s hot outside it is even hotter inside of a car. NEVER leave your child alone in the car. Here are some steps to prevent car related heat fatalities:

Take Action to avoid heat related injurious by never leaving a child in a car not even for a minute.

Do with purpose, especially if you are not following a normal routine, such as placing a phone, purse or briefcase in the back seat.

Help! If you see a child alone in the backseat call 911. One call could save a life.

Make sure to lock your vehicle, including doors and the trunk, when you’re not using these areas. Keep keys and remote entry fobs out of children’s sight and reach. Teach children that trunks are for transporting cargo and are not safe places to play.

Children under the age of 2 should always ride in a ride rear facing child safety seat in vehicles. Children less than 4’9” should remain secured in a booster seat in the rear of the vehicle. Always check with your state and local guidelines when determining child restraint laws. If you live near a military installation the local MP’s can assist with proper car seat installation. A lso many county police/fire departments are willing to do a child seat safety check free of charge. Most importantly, all passengers regard-less of age should wear a seatbelt when traveling. It is equally important when possible to take breaks every few hours to reduce fatigue on the child and the adult when traveling during long road trips.

Even if parents don’t intend on traveling this summer some dangers are present close to home such a swimming pools or other bodies of water.

Unintentional drowning with children between the ages of 1 to 4 is a leading cause of death during warmer months. Most small children drown victims in home swimming pools. If parents plan to install home swimming pools, check state and local regula-tions regarding fencing height and alarms. Also keep doors and windows locked when kiddie pools are in use. Dry drowning is a relative new term which a child intakes water or fluid into the lungs which can occur during swimming. Death typically results sometime after the child exits the pool. If children will be spending a considerable amount of time near the pool, consider swim-ming lessons. Swimming lessons are often offered for a nominal fee at local gyms and the YMCA.

While spending time outside, whether in the pool or having fun, heat injuries continue to pose a risk to young children. Keep yourself and the child hydrated with plenty of water and recognize signs of heat exhaustion such as such as paleness, heavy breathing, and nausea. In addition, protect your child’s skin by using sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher. Heat Stroke, another danger presents itself as loss of consciousness, dizziness and rapid heartbeat.

Summer fun and traveling can be a wonderful experience for both the caregiver and the child. Remember to relax, have fun and be safe. For additional information check out http://www.cdc.gov/features/KidsSafety/

Permission provided by: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Written by: Devon Perry, School Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

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SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMMING (AGES 6-12)

Children and Volunteerism

It’s important for children to get involved with volunteerism. All children can benefit from learning to help others and give back to their communities. To get children excited about service learning and volunteerism, it is helpful for your children to choose a volunteer activity that they really enjoy, or a cause that they are passionate about. For example, some children are very passionate about the plight of animals and they could help out at an animal shelter. However, for children between the ages of 6 and 12, it is necessary to keep the activity simple. Working along side a parent or an older sibling can be a great idea for a younger child to learn the value of volunteering, while still staying safe and en-gaged. One way to help your child identify a volunteer opportunity is to help them assess the needs in their

community. Ask your children questions like “What do you think should change about our neighborhood?” and “Where are the places that you think need help the most?”. This will get them thinking about places they are familiar with and issues that matter to them. Also, consider whether your child is interested in a one-time volunteer project or recurring efforts.

Once you have decided on a fun and engaging volunteer or service learning project for your child, be sure to let them know what to expect, and answer any questions they may have. Try to explain the importance of volunteer work and the reason for the ac-tivity. Tell your child why the volunteer work is important by saying something like “We are going to clean up the park so that its more fun for everyone to come and enjoy it!” This helps your child understand how and why others will benefit from their good work.

There are many resources available to help parents identify volunteer projects for their children. Volunteer Match (http://www.volunteermatch.org/) lets you search by zip code or by issues you care about to help you find

appropriate volunteer projects for your kids in your area. Doing Good Together (http://www.doinggoodtogether.org/) is a Minneapolis, MN based website that teaches families the

benefits of service work for kids, and helps them get more information on volunteering projects for all ages on a local level. Youth Venture (http://www.youthventure.org/) inspires and supports teams of young people to launch and lead their own

“Ventures” - community-benefiting initiatives, clubs, organizations and businesses. Compassionate Kids (http://www.compassionatekids.com/volunteering.shtml) has a list of resources and information about

volunteer opportunities for kids of all ages that relate to helping people, animals and the earth

Written By: Blythe Newburg, School Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

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YOUTH PROGRAMMING (AGES 13-18)

Tips for a Successful College Visit

As a high school student, planning to visit the college of choice is the first step to mak-ing the decision on which college is best suited for you. An onsite tour will provide you with insights that will clear up any misconceptions or website tour illusions. Making plans to visit a college or university can be exciting and rewarding whether you visit with your parents or on a college group guided tour. Here are several tips on when to schedule a visit to the college of your choice, as recommended by Big Future, The College Board: Best days of the week for college visits:

Mondays through Thursdays are ideal for visits since campuses are generally in full swing. Visiting on a Friday may not be as practical, as students, faculty and staff might be busy with social activi-ties starting Friday afternoon.

High school holidays that fall on Mondays are often great opportunities for making college visits. Many colleges are in session on these days — and you won’t be missing any of your high school classes.

Best times of the year for college visits: The late summer and early September before senior year are convenient times to visit, since many colleges begin their

fall semester as early as mid-August. The spring of junior year is a good time if you’ve already researched colleges. Spring break is also good if you play fall

sports or are considering applying under early action or early decision plans, which usually have application deadlines in November of senior year.

It may be more useful for seniors to wait until the fall through winter to make their visits. That timing can help seniors narrow college lists.

Many colleges invite their accepted candidates to spend a few days on campus before the May 1 reply date to encour-age them to enroll. This is a good opportunity to make some in-depth comparisons between the colleges that have ac-cepted you.

If you are planning to wait to visit colleges until after you have received acceptances, keep in mind that you may have only a few weeks to visit and make your decision. Most colleges don't mail acceptance letters before April, and the stan-dard reply date is May 1.

Caution when scheduling! Colleges are not in session nor do they meet during these periods: Thanksgiving weekend

Christmas week Winter and spring breaks

Summer, unless there is a summer session Reading period Exam weeks

Saturdays and Sundays

Special Note: The admissions office may be closed to visitors at certain times. For example, admission officers may be unavail-able to meet with you in April and May — that is when they are reviewing applications. Check beforehand with the college. Source: Big Future, The College Board (2014). When to Visit-How to Schedule Your Campus Visits. Retrieved from http: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide/when-to-visit

Written by: Flora Sherman, School Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

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Prepping for Your Postsecondary College Path

Getting ready for college takes preparation and the earlier the better. As a high school student, making the grades is vital but it is going to take extra efforts to stand out from the sea of students, if you want to attain entrance to your university of choice. According to The Sallie Mae Fund experts, taking the necessary steps to prepare for your postsecondary path requires a plan of action. Here are 10 college prep tips to help you navigate towards your college path:

1. Make the most of high school academics and activities. Use your time in high school to get yourself ready for college. Select courses that meet college admissions requirements, not just high school graduation requirements. Take challenging

classes that build strong verbal, mathematics, and reasoning skills.

2. Find a college that fits you. There are more than 4,300 degree granting colleges and universities in the United States. Use the Internet, guidebooks, brochures, campus visits, and college fairs to find schools that meet your academic and personal needs.

3. Take appropriate standardized tests. The SAT and/or the ACT are usually required for college admissions, but requirements vary from college to college. Make sure you know exactly which test(s) you need to take. Plan to take the SAT and/or ACT during your spring semester of your junior year in high school.

4. Familiarize yourself with the college application process. Understand this process early so that you are ready to apply in the fall of your senior year of high school. Make a list of all deadlines and required recommendations, essays, transcripts, test scores, etc.

5. Investigate scholarship opportunities early. You don't have to have a 4.0 GPA or be a star athlete to qualify for free money! Scholarships are based on a variety of criteria and can be found on the Internet, in scholarship guides, and through sponsoring groups. Stay organized during your scholarship search by keeping a list with deadlines and requirements.

6. Beware of scholarship scams. No one can guarantee you a scholarship in advance, and you should never have to pay a fee for scholarship searches. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

7. Understand college costs. In addition to tuition, room and board, you also will need to cover fees, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Some costs you can't control, but controlling those you can, like personal expenses, can make a huge difference.

8. Research your eligibility for federal and state financial aid. Two-thirds of all full-time undergraduate students receive some kind of financial aid, so odds are you are eligible, too. The federal government has a formula that determines the amount your family is expected to contribute to your college costs. Any costs above that have a chance to be covered by financial aid.

9. Complete the FAFSA annually in January. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is required to be con-sidered for federal student aid. Complete the FAFSA for the first time as early as you can during the spring semester of your senior year of high school and every year thereafter that you are in college. The new FAFSA form is updated and available each year in January, and the sooner you apply, the better your chances are to receive the maximum amount of financial aid for which you are eligible.

10. Explore student and parent loans. There are loans that are specifically designed to help students and parents meet the cost of college. You should only borrow what you need. Start with federal student loan programs, which usually provide the best terms. Federal Perkins Loans are fixed-interest-rate loans for students with high financial need. Federal Stafford Loans are low-interest-rate loans for students attending college at least half time. Federal PLUS Loans allow parents to borrow for each dependent undergraduate student who is enrolled in college at least half time.

Source: The Sallie Mae Fund (2014). Top 10 Tips for Planning and Paying for College. Retrieved from http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/financial-aid/tips/

Written by: Flora Sherman, School Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

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PLANNING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

During the summer months, there are lots of jobs that open up for teenagers who are interested in making some extra money for the upcoming school year. There are lots of different types of jobs that high school students can find that require little to no work experience. These jobs are not only great for students to make a little extra cash, but for students to get some valuable work ex-perience before they graduate and head to college or start their careers. Also during the summer, seasonal opportunities open up

for teens interested in starting work.

If teens are interested in exploring a position that they think may fit in with a career they would one day want to pursue, then thinking about doing a summer internship that is either paid or unpaid could be a viable option for high school students as well. There are thousands of internship programs available to students, and companies are usually very excited to be teaching their skills and life passion with an eager young student. Sometimes, if the student likes the field that they have chosen to have the internship in and the company is impressed with the student’s skills, then sometimes that internship can turn into a job for that

student down the road sooner than he or she may think.

JOB OPTIONS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Camp Counselor: For teenagers age 15 and older. This position allows them to be able to mentor younger children and put them in a position to build or enhance their leadership skills.

Golf Caddy: Having a general understanding of the game and assisting someone at your local country club could earn your teenager anywhere from $50-$100 for four hours of work.

Retail Sales: Teenagers like the mall and they have their favorite stores, well during the summer they get the opportunity to apply to these stores for employment. Working in retail not only helps develop their organizational skills, it also im-proves their customer service as well. In retail teenagers depending on their responsibilities can make between $9-$13 an hour.

Food Service: If your teenager is already very social and enjoys earning money to do so the food service industry is a great fit for them. Not all jobs in the food service require that you wait tables, other jobs are hosting, bussing tables and cooks. This helps create a team environment which allows teenagers to learn how to work together and be more reliable. Most food service jobs have an hourly wage of $8-$10 also allowing employees to receive tips.

Lifeguards: If your teenager enjoys the water, being outdoors and finds safety important this is a great job for them. Must be 15 years or older. CPR, swimming and safety training are requirement for all life guard positions. Water parks, lakes, public and private swimming pools depending on your location can be options worth looking into.

Nanny: Caring for children as an organized and reliable teenager can increase their income and help families when in need. Allows teenagers to be responsible and influential. This can help build relationships by being a positive role model in children’s lives, which can impact their lives long-term. Pay differs with each family.

Landscaping: Mowing lawns and trimming hedges for neighbors and those that may travel often can be a great summer job. This is manual labor that has great rewards. Not only can this begin during summer this can be a gig that starts as soon as the weather permits which can increase income for up to 5 months.

Permission Provided by: www.myfirstpaycheck.com

Written by: Kennieth Jones, Youth Services Specialist, Odyssey TCI Contractor

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COMMAND/UNIT UPDATES

TEEN WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMP 2014!

DoD Kids Camp Grant in partnership with the Virginia National Guard Youth Program will

host the 7th Annual Teen Wilderness Adventure Camp to be held 22-26 June 2014. This

camp is located in New Castle, VA at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (WAEL).

Camp is open for teens ages 13-17 years old. WAEL offers the perfect forum for teens to

grow together in a non-traditional learning environment. Teens will participate in an array

of activities that develops leadership, improves communication, and strengthens team

building skills. Cost is $50 per youth. Application must be received by May 23, 2014.

For questions, contact Drew Davis at 804-236-7866 or [email protected].

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Youth Leadership, Education And Development (YLEAD): Summer 2014 Dates & Cities

Youth Leadership, Education and Development (YLEAD) summits supports CYSS’ mission, and provides an opportunity for

Army Reserve teens to come together, learn new skills, and build new connections.

At YLEAD, Army Reserve youth:

Connect with one another

Participate in activities that promote success at home, in school, and within the community.

Learn more about the Army Reserve

Find out how to make a difference in the lives of Army Reserve Families

Discover ways to become involved through partnerships with teens, adults, and community-

based programs.

YLEAD participants engage in several sessions that promote resilience and leadership skills such as

communication, decision making, exploring interests, and youth-adult partnerships. Team building

activities help youth make connections and learn to work together. A service learning project is also

conducted, and past YLEAD participants have done beach clean-ups, sorted and packed food at a

food bank, and helped paint The Fisher House. Youth have the opportunity to visit the city where

YLEAD is held through educational and fun outings.

YLEAD is offered at no cost, as youth are placed on travel orders which cover transportation, lodging and meals. The youth then becomes a volunteer for the Command, and is able to apply lessons learned at the next Family Day, FRG meeting, Yellow Ribbon event or other Family Programs-approved event.

YLEAD is open to Army Reserve teens ages 14-17 who reside in the states indicated for each region. Interested youth and parents can get more information about YLEAD at www.cyssevents.com/ylead.asp.

Region Date/Location Registration Opens Registration Closes

Southeast AL, AR, TX, MS, FL, GA, LA, SC,

NC, TN

23-27 June Raleigh, NC

27 April 1 June

West Coast CA, WA, OR, NV, AZ, ID, MT, UT,

CO, NM, HI, AK

7-11 July Sacramento, CA

4 May 15 June

Midwest WY, NE, MN, WI, IN, IL, IA, MI, KY,

MO, ND, SD, KS, OK, OH

21-25 July Chicago, IL

11 May 22 June

Atlantic Puerto Rico

24-27 July San Juan, Puerto Rico

18 May 29 June

Northeast MA, NH, VT, ME, RI, CT, NY, NJ,

MD, VA, DC, PA, WV, DE

11-15 August Newark, NJ

29 June 20 July

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COMMUNITY EVENTS MAY 2014

If you need help locating summer camps in your area, please contact your CYSS specialist for assistance.

MAY 1-JUN 1 Next Stop Theater 269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon, VA. Recurring daily. A baker and his wife journey into the woods with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (of beanstalk fame!) in this musical retelling of Grimm’s fairy tales. Contact Evan Hoffman at 703-481-5930. $25. MAY 2-4 150th Anniversary of the Civil War battles of Wilderness and Spotsylvania at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania, VA. MAY 10 National Train Day at Union Station, D.C. Amtrak hosts train focused activities including live entertainment, interactive and educational exhibits, kids’ activities, model trains and more. MAY 12 Reopening of the Washington Monument ceremony at 10 am MAY 13-JUN 15 Arlington National Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary. The cemetery will host a series of special events and tours. Learn about the history of our nation and its national cemetery. MAY 16 The Sesame Street/USO Experience. Two shows 2 pm and 6 pm. Wallace Theater. FREE! Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. This is not to be confused with Sesame Street Live. POC: Romel 703-805-9239 MAY 21-22 Blue Angels Air Shows, Annapolis, MD. The Blue Angels Air Shows demonstrate choreo-graphed flight skills of the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. MAY 29-JUN 1 Herndon Festival, Herndon, VA. The free summer festival features live entertainment, international foods, carnival rides and games, children’s entertainment, fireworks and more.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN CHECKING THE FOLLOWING LINKS REGULARLY FOR EVENTS IN YOUR AREA:

CYSS Events: https://www.arfp.org/index.php/programs/child-youth-a-school-services

4-H: www.4-h.org

YMCA: www.ymca.net

Operation Military Kids calendar for your state: www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/states.aspx

Please note that events listed in this newsletter, with the exception of AR CYSS events, are not endorsed by the Army Reserve and are provided only for community awareness.

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RESOURCES AND WEB LINKS

Child Care Aware® of America is working with the U.S. Military Services to help those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. Through the fee assistance program, families are eligible to receive monthly fee assistance to help offset the cost of child care in their communities. For more information visit, http://www.naccrra.org/military-families. Army Fee Assistance will be transferring to General Services Administration (GSA) 1 Oct 2014. For up to date information on the transi-tion, please visit: www.armyfeeassistancenaccrra.org/

Army Respite Care The Army Respite Child Care will provide the family between 8 to 16 hours of hourly child care each month for each of the eligible children. Parents can use this time to run errands, attend appointments, or just take some well-deserved time out for themselves. The Army recognizes the challenges and extraordinary stress the parents and their families may be experiencing, and wants to help support them in meeting their unique child care needs. Eligibility: Deployed; Temporary Change of Station; Unaccompanied Permanent Change of Sta-tion; Temporary Duty; Wounded, Ill or Injured Status; Survivors of Fallen Warriors.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America's (BGCA) is a network of safe, neighborhood-based facilities, for children/teens to come to-gether. Visit: www.bgca.org

Military Kids Connect (MKC) is an online community of military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from pre-deployment, through a parent's or caregiver's return. Visit: www.militarykidsconnect.org

Military Mentoring: Operation Bigs is a new mentoring program created by Big Brothers Big Sisters that is specifically for military kids. The Big Brothers Big Sisters MMP supports children of the deployed and non-deployed, children of the fallen and children of the wounded and disabled. The program serves children of veterans at selected locations. The MMP also engages Active Duty, Reserve or Retired/Separated Military personnel, as well as civilians as volunteer mentors. Visit: www.bbbs.org

Operation: Military Kids (OMK) provides support and resources to military youth before, during, and after parents are deployed. Visit: www.operationmilitarykids.org

Sittercity Welcomes Military Families! Sittercity membership at no cost for military families and offer access to a database of local babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, elder caregivers, etc. Memberships are funded by the DoD to help you find local sitters and mili-tary subsidized child care providers, and are available to Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force families, including Active Duty, Re-serve, and Guard. Activate your membership today! Visit: www.sittercity.com/dod

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a non-profit organization focusing on academic and school-related needs of military-connected youth. Visit: www.militarychild.org

SOAR is designed for military families, and is easily accessible worldwide. Students take an assessment aligned to state stan-dards, and SOAR directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Visit: http://www.soarathome.org/ or www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families - Get help from a professional tutor anytime you need it. FREE for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve members in the Army, Marines, Navy or Air Force and their dependents. Tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects. Visit: www.tutor.com/military

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The mission of Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services is to support

readiness and quality of life by reducing the conflict between Military Mission

requirements and parental responsibilities.

If you are not part of the Command listed or do not reside in Virginia, contact one of the CYSS Staff members above and we will connect you with the YSS or SSS in your area.

Family Programs Director Ms. Anette Ellis MIRC Phone: 703-806-5634 Email: [email protected]

Contact Ms. Ellis for assistance with:

Family Support Services

Family Programs Training

Youth Services Specialist (YSS) - Interim Natashia Davis Contractor: Odyssey-TCI JV, LLC (11th TAC, VA, TX, NJ, KY & CA) HQ 5/159th AVN REGT, BLDG 1034 Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 Phone: 757-878-4114 ext. 383 Email: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. Davis for assistance with:

Command/Unit Support

Weekend Events and Activities

Child Care Resources

Youth Programming

Teen Council

School Services Specialist (SSS) Ms. Karol Williams Contractor: Odyssey-TCI JV, LLC MIRC Phone: 703-806-7248 Email: [email protected]

Contact Ms. Williams for assistance with: Command/Unit Support Educational Events and Activities Scholarship Information College Prep Academic/Tutoring Resources School Support Services

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