The Army Family Covenant
Our Commitment
We recognize...
- The commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.
- The strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.
We are committed to...
- Providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.
- Providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.
- Building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.
We are committed to improving Family Readiness by...
- Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services.
- Increasing accessibility and quality of health care.
- Improving Soldier and Family housing.
- Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care.
- Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members.
What It Means to You at Fort Benning
Family Programs and Services
- Family Readiness resources books available at Fort Benning libraries
- 16 additional staff members at Army Community Service
- Additional one-on-one counseling available by Employment Readiness Program staff
- Family Readiness Support Assistants placed in units at Battalion level
- Increased home visitation by New Parent Support Program staff
- Improved informational packets available to Soldiers and Family Members
- Installation of EFMP playground
- EFMP respite care available in the evenings
Child, Youth & School Services
- Free respite care for deployed Families - up to 16 hours/month
- CYSS registration fee eliminated
- Reduced hourly care fee from $3 to $2 for Families of deployed Soldiers
- 20% fee reduction for full/part time care
- Extended operating hours in some facilities
- Caregiver initiatives
- Fee elimination for up to 4 SKIES classes
- Expanded off-post care spaces
- Increase of 4 CYSS facilities by fiscal year 2013
- Participation in DA centrally funded off-post expanded spaces
Recreation and Quality of Life
- Increased hours of operation for Outdoor Recreation facility
- Full-time BOSS president to grow the program
- DJ equipment for BOSS functions
- Warrior Adventure Quest events such as mountain biking, white water rafting and paintball programs
- Regular recreational tournaments
- Opening of the Family Fitness Center
- Additional sports and fitness equipment (e.g., spin bikes, racquets, footballs)
- Enhancements to outdoor pools
- Smith Fitness Center open 24 hours on a trial basis thru September 30, 2009
- Discounts for Warriors in Transitions at various FMWR facilities
Warriors in Transition Receive:
- $5.00 off an oil change at Auto Skills Center
- $1.00 bowling with free shoe rental
- 1/2 price green fees & 1 free bucket of range balls at the Fort Benning Golf Course
- 10% off total purchase at Java Café locations
- 10% off rental equipment at Outdoor Recreation
- 1 free pack of paper bingo cars at Pinks & Daubers Bingo
- 10% off Sunday Brunch and daily lunch specials at the Benning Conference Center
Discounts apply to WTB cardholders only. Must show WTB ID for discount.
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