Special Childcare Programs
Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS)
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 childcare training to volunteers from the military unit or organization. Therefore, the program is designed to allow the exchange of free and temporary childcare services during unit sessions when the demand for childcare is high, or when child development center services are not available.
Parents and guardians of children in VCCUS must be attending the same on-post function, and must remain at the site while their child is under volunteer care. Units that are interested in the VCCUS program should contact Outreach Services for more information.
Short Term Alternative Child Care (STACC)
The STACC program is used for on-site childcare during meetings and social gatherings that meet the needs of the Fort Benning community. These events may include, but are not limited to: Community Spouse's Club events, volunteer appreciation luncheons, religious functions, and family readiness groups.
Child, Youth, and School Services provide the staff to care for children between the ages 6 weeks and 12 years during the event. STACC increases the capability of child development services hourly care program as well as making meeting attendance more attractive to parents. On-site care is convenient for parents and 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 proudly supports our uniformed men and women serving our country deployed overseas through various child care opportunities and options. Our efforts include:
- Free CYS registration and re-registration
- 16 hours of free child care per child per month during deployment
- Spouses Nights Out in conjunction with the Fort Benning Family Advocacy Program
- Special openings and STACC sites for FRG/Deployment events
- 5 hours of free child care for Rear Detachment Personnel/Cadre
- 20% Reduction of fees for regularly scheduled full and part-day child care
- Up to 4 free SKIESUnlimited classes per child per eligibility period
- Up to 2 free CYS team or individual sports fees per child per eligibility period
- Additional hourly care at the discount rate of $2.00 per hour
In addition, Warriors in Transition (WT) Families and Certified Medical Attendants are eligible to receive these additional benefits:
- Unlimited no cost hourly care for authorized medical appointments
- Full and Part Day Patron fee reduction to Category 1 of the CYS Fee Policy rates
- Complimentary on-site childcare for scheduled Soldier and Family Assistance Center service provider appointments
For more information on these benefits please 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 thru Friday: 8am - 5pm Walk-ins: 8:30am - 1pm Appointments: 1pm - 5pm Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: closed |
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