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Special YMCA Memberships for Families
of National Guard and Reserve

• Families of Guard/Reserve personnel who are deployed for a minimum of six months.

• Deploying service members are eligible for YMCA memberships with their family for three months pre- and post- deployment.

• Families are eligible for the duration of the deployment, not to exceed 18 months (which includes service member three months pre- and post- deployment).

Memberships are renewable in six month increments contingent upon use
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REQUIREMENT: 8 VISITS PER MONTH (PER FAMILY or FAMILY MEMBER)

Minimum length of membership is six months.

A copy of deployment orders and a military ID card must be presented when applying for YMCA membership.

 For an application call:
Jennifer Garcia,  602-212-5127
 

Sittercity child care program available to all Military Families
(free membership funded by the Department of Defense)

Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force families – you now have a paid membership to Sittercity to help you find the perfect local caregiver for your family. Sittercity is America’s largest and most trusted website for connecting families with local in-home care providers; babysitters & nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers and more!  Sittercity has more than one million in-depth caregiver profiles showcasing the nation’s best sitters with reviews from users, background checks, references and more. Through this program, Sittercity is also a national resource for you to find CDH/FCC certified, military subsidized or authorized access to an installation care providers.
Activate your membership today to find sitters right in your neighborhood/installation- takes less than 2 minutes! www.sittercity.com/dod  

Soldiers, Family, Friends, Employers   Volunteers   Frequently Asked Questions Support of your Soldier demonstrates your understanding of mission readiness and the immeasurable cost of freedom.                                                Learn More TRAINING Coordinate and facilitate formal training for volunteers and command personnel Plan and schedule technical briefings, orientations and workshops for the commands, readiness groups, deployment and reunion COMMUNICATION Maintain critical communication between RDC and FRG leaders Maintain FRG leader roster on NGB Family program website Liaison with NGB Family program office and state Family program office VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Assist the State Family Programs Director in recruiting volunteers Ensure all volunteers are adhering to the regulations and guidelines that pertain to the organization               Learn More                                                  Learn More  Naturalization Through Military         Service   Childcare  Child & Youth Program  [8/15/2007] Contains information about eligibility criteria.  Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services A Soldier guide to Citizenship                                                                         Learn More Need help paying for child care costs? We can help! We appreciate the sacrifices that National Guard families make and are honored to help these great families with the application process that will connect them to the funding that can relieve the financial burden of child care, especially during deployment. Call 1-888-642-2799 today to determine your family's eligibility and supplement amounts. It's free, it's easy and it's worth it.                                                                                   Learn More  National Guard Child and Youth Services, this program serves children and youth ages 6-18 and provides opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, employment, friendship and recognition. Activities include: Operation Purple Camp State Youth Camps Teen Leadership Retreats Teen Panels Youth Symposiums Operation Military Kids Unit and community based specific activities                                                           Local activities are posted as they become available. Arizona National Guard Chaplain        Strong Bond Couples Retreats Military & Family Life Consultant Program   Chaplain (1LT)  John Lockhart 5636 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3495 john.lockhart4@us.army.mil Comm: (602) 629-4805 Fax:      (602) 267-2782 The Strong Bonds Couples Weekend Retreats are offered several time a year to National Guard Service Member and their spouse. Retreats are designed to strengthen relationships and offer a FREE getaway for you and your spouse, as well as providing practical, useful information. Check this space for any upcoming retreats. State of Arizona Strong & Ready Initiative Military & Family Life Consultant are available to conduct a variety of presentations for service members and their families and for community providers who are working with or interested in working with military families.  All presentation are interactive and allow time for questions and answers                       Learn More