Special Childcare Programs
Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings
VCCUS is a volunteer-based childcare program that allows for on-site care during meetings and events organized by military units, Army Community Service groups or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Through VCCUS, Outreach Services will provide training to volunteers from the military unit or organization. The program is designed to allow the exchange of free and temporary childcare services during unit sessions when the demand is high or when child development center services are not available.
Parents and guardians of children in VCCUS must be attending the same function and must remain at the site while their child is under volunteer care. Units interested in the VCCUS program should contact Outreach Services for more information.
Short Term Alternative Child Care
The STACC program is used for on-site child care during meetings and social gatherings that meet the needs of the Fort Benning community. Events may include, but are not limited to: Community Spouse's Club events, volunteer appreciation luncheons, religious functions and family readiness group meetings.
Child, Youth and School Services provide the staff to care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years during the event. All childcare staff members are trained and qualified through CYS Services.
Organizations who wish to take advantage of STACC during their meetings can make arrangements through Outreach Services.
Deployment Child Care Opportunities & Options
CYS Services supports the families of deployed Soldiers with:
- Free CYS registration
- 16 hours of free child care per child each month during deployment
- Spouses Nights Out in conjunction with the Fort Benning Family Advocacy Program
- Special openings and STACC sites for FRG/deployment events
- Five hours of free child care for rear detachment personnel and cadre
- 20 percent reduction of fees for regularly scheduled full and part-day child care
- Up to four free SKIES classes per child per eligibility period
- Up to two free CYS team or individual sports fees per child per eligibility period
- Additional hourly care at the discount rate of $2 per hour
Warriors in Transition, their families and certified medical attendants are eligible to receive these additional benefits:
- Unlimited free hourly care for authorized medical appointments
- Full and part day fee reduction to Category 1 of the CYS Fee Policy rates
- Complimentary on-site child care for scheduled Soldier and Family Assistance Center service provider appointments
For more information on these benefits, contact your unit FRSA, FRG liaison, rear detachment or CYS Services Central Enrollment.
Hours & Contact Information
| Address | Building 104, Marchant Avenue (view on map) |
| Phone | 706-545-2079, DSN: 835-2079 |
| Fax | 706-545-2323, DSN: 835-2323 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday: 8am-5pm Walk-ins: 8:30am-1pm Appointments: 1pm-5pm Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays |
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