- Washington State Child Care for Military Families Workgroup
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Washington State Child Care for Military Families Workgroup
The purpose of the Workgroup is:
- Examine barriers for military families to access high quality childcare
- Provide recommendations that will assist military families in accessing high quality childcare
- Develop resources in coordination with military installations and the Department of Children, Youth & Families to increase access to high quality childcare for military families – and create lists of existing resources to distribute
- Diapering Supplies for Families
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The Monarch Diaper Bank provides free diapering supplies for families to pick up at the Children’s Museum of JBLM on Fridays and Sundays. Families are invited to receive a 5-day supply of diapers and a package of wipes per child in addition to enjoying Pay as You Will Admission to play inside the Museum. For more information, visit greentrike.org/programs/monarch-diaper-bank
- Armed Services YMCA Children's Waiting Room
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Child Care for Medical Appointments
Children’s Waiting Room enables junior enlisted service members and their families to make health and well-being a priority. This unique program provides child care services at the installation clinic, enabling parents to keep scheduled appointments without the stress of finding child care outside of the hospital.
- Care is completely FREE
- Available to active duty service members and veterans and their dependents with ID
- Provides up to two hours of supervision for children during medical appointments
- Care is provided for children ages 6 months to 12 years
- Reservations are by appointment only and should be made as far in advance as possible
- Closed on hospital training days, weekends, and federal holidays
For more information, or to register visit: pacificnw.asymca.org/services/childrens-waiting-room
- Helpful Links
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- Child Care in your Home Fee Assistance Pilot Program
- Child Care Provider Travel Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- EFMP & Me
- DOD Priority List
- CYS Youth Registration & Sponsor Consent
- JBLMcysRegistration.com CYS WebTrac
- MilitaryChildCare.com
- JBLM CYS Parent Handbook
- Special Needs MIAT Process
- Parent Participation Program
- WebTrac Guide
Resources
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Parent Central Services (CYS registration)
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Walk-ins, Weekdays until 4 p.m. Appts recommended.
More Child & Youth Services
NFL ProCamp hosted by Noah Fant
Jun 13
Sounders
Jun 13
12:30 pm - 3 pm
Parents' Night Out
Enjoy a kid-free night out!
Jun 18
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Holiday Hours
Jun 19
DONSA & Family Day hours
Jun 20DONSA & Family Day hours
Jun 20
Freedom Fest
Celebrate Independence Day early with us! Open to the public!* Real ID required for ages 18 & older.
Jun 28
1 pm
NAF Job Fair
Jul 1
8 am - 2 pm
Impact Aid Program
Impact Aid Program
FCC Provider Orientation
Make up to $10K per month!
Jul 15 6 pm - 8 pmFCC Provider Orientation
Make up to $10K per month!
Jul 15 6 pm - 8 pm
