CYSS - Forest Glen
Child, Youth & School Services Liaison, Education and
Outreach Services (CLEOS)
Fort Detrick-Forest Glen CYSS
2461 Stephen Sitter Avenue
Bldg. 161, Rm 2
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Phone: 301-295-7542/202-271-0535
E-mail: CYSRegistration@amedd.army.mil
Hours: 0700-1600
Services
- Central Enrollment
- Resource and Referral Services
- School Liaison Services
- Youth Sponsorship
- Hourly Care Development Center
Youth Sponsorship
Youth Sponsorship is a program where youth who are already living in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia area are "buddied up" with a youth who is coming to the area from another state, country or installation.
Purpose of the Program - A move to a new area can be difficult for anyone - especially children. The purpose of Youth Sponsorship is to make the transition a little easier for children by matching them with another child who may have also gone through similar experiences of moving. The Walter Reed youth can tell the incoming child about their school, social activities and sports in the area, as well as where the malls and other fun places are for youth.
Participation - If you would like for your child to be assigned a Youth Sponsor, contact Child, Youth & School Services at:
2461 Linden Lane
Bldg 161
Silver Spring 20910
Contact Number 301-295-7548 or 301-295-7540.
Local School Information
The Child, Youth & School Services School Liaison supports the military families through addressing any concerns/issues with children in the local school system by:
- Coordinating education transition related resources and points of contacts within school and the community.
- Collaborating with parents to ensure academic success.
- Educating parents on the local school system policies, procedures and programs and schedules.
- Supporting home school families. Supplying resource materials on primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.
The School Liaison works with the local school systems to develop partnerships and opportunities for students and Fort Detrick-Silver Spring volunteers. This supports military families during transitions. As the subject matter expert in relation to local schools, the School Liaison supports education challenges, college search and financial aid information. Please visit us at 2461 Stephen Sitter Avenue, Bldg 161, Silver Spring, MD 20910 to pick up our educational brochures or visit the SLO web page. You can also contact the office at 301-295-7540.
Local School Districts
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Prince Georges County Public Schools
- DC Public Schools
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Homeschool Connection
Virginia Homeschooling
This Website can help you navigate the homeschooling maze! Visit the site for information on the laws regulating homeschooling in Virginia, support groups, local and state events, and much, much more. This site put all the best resources and sources of information at your fingertips to make your homeschooling adventure a success.
[http://www.homeschoolinginvirginia.com/]
Maryland Homeschooling
Homeschooling is a rewarding endeavor, filled with joys and challenges. This Website explore homeschooling in Maryland and give you the tools you need to make your homeschooling journey exciting, fun, and successful for you and your family.
[http://www.homeschoolinginmaryland.com/]
D.C. Homeschooling
Everyone, from a parent just considering homeschooling to the veteran homeschooler, has questions. To help, This Website has compiled the best resources, support, information, and ideas available to help you make your decision to homeschool and to successfully home educate your children. There are so many resources in D.C. that you can use to make homeschooling fun and enjoyable for every member of your family!
[http://www.homeschoolingindc.com/]
Impact Aid...
... providing for the educational needs of military families.
What is Impact Aid? Impact Aid is a federal program that provides funding for a portion of the educational costs of federally-connected students. It is an in-lieu-of-tax program — in other words, it is the federal government paying its "property taxes" to local school districts as a result of the presence of a military installation. [Read more] [PDF]
Kids' At Home
(imAlone Before or After School)
Activity for Middle School 1, Middle School 2 and Teen child/youth which offers non-traditional outreach services to support families with child/youth whose primary care/educational setting is in their own home. Includes imAlone classes and support services for enrolled child/youth whose parents have determined that they can be home alone during before school out of school hours based on Garrison home alone policies.
Kids On Site
Activity which offers group hourly child care for families using/attending Family and MWR Programs and Command sponsored events. These may include Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities; Chapels; Armed Forces recreation centers; hotels; schools; armories and reserve centers; Strong Bonds; Family Readiness Groups; Memorial Services; and Yellow Ribbon Events.
Special Opening
Activity scheduled outside of normal operating hours which occur in the morning, afternoon, and evening hours (may occur in CDCs).
Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS)
Low-cost alternative activity that enables free child care services to be provided by family members in one military unit or organization for family members in another military unit or organization (or within the same military unit or organization) in exchange for similar services at a future, mutually agreed upon time.
Parenting Tips
It's Potty Time
As a parent or caregiver you must be excited about this stage of independence for you child. All of the spent time changing diapers, all of the money wasted on diapers and wipes are soon to be a thing of the past! Here are some practical steps to help you with transitioning from diaper to the toilet. These are only suggestions!
Download the It's Potty Time Guide [PDF]
Online Resources
DoDEA's Educational Partnership has the opportunity to champion quality educational opportunities for all military children.
Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need. Available by phone or online, our free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions.
www.MyArmyOneSource.com/CYSS_tutor
Live Homework Help® by Tutor.com™ is a live online tutoring service available in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, no matter where you live.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
The Parents' Place is Maryland's Parent Center and is committed to improving the lives of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We hope the information you find here is helpful and that you will come back often!
Whether you are a military kid who is moving for the first time, or one that has moved a zillion times, this website has something for you. Not only does it cover topics that will help you deal with the difficult time of moving, saying goodbye, and starting over in a new place, but it's also a great site to check out when you've got questions about regular kid stuff like getting help with your homework, opening a bank account, or learning how to eat right.
The Military Child Education Coalition
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, world-wide organization, the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)'s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.
Operation: Military Kids (OMK)
Operation: Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether Families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time or another in a series of multiple deployments, OMKs goal is to connect military children and youth with local resources in order to achieve a sense of community support and enhance their well-being.
Boys and Girls Club of America
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day.
