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The United States Army committed $1.4 billion this fiscal year to improving the quality of life for Soldiers and Families.
The following is a list of Fort Leavenworth's initiatives.
ACS Initiatives
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) instituted respite care program, summer camp partnership program with Child and Youth Services, Specialized Training
for Military Parents (STOMP) workshop and weekend bowling program
Family Advocacy Program partners with the Alliance Against Family Violence Center to provide advocacy and shelter support for Families experiencing domestic conflicts.
Right sizing of Army Community Service program resulting in 90% staffing
Establishment of the SFAC (Soldier and Family Assistance Center) program
Expand new parent support services
Establish Army Integrated Family Support Network
Develop and train mobile assistance teams
Expanded Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Recreation Initiatives
Expanded hours of operation at Gruber Fitness Center
Goal oriented sports program for Wounded Warriors
BOSS deployment support
Free lap and open swim at Harney Indoor Pool
Outdoor recreation rental program start-up costs
Reduced swim fees at outdoor pools
Child and Youth Initiatives
Free CYS registration fees
Free hourly or STACC care during mandatory deployment meetings
Free hourly or STACC care for FRG meetings
Hourly Respite Care
Discounted hourly care beyond the free Respite Care
Unlimited free hourly care for medical appointments
Free hourly group care for attendees of memorial service for Fallen Soldier
Free hourly bereavement Respite Care
Full/part day fee reduction
Free SKIES classes per child
Free team or individual sports per child
Extended child care/Youth program operating hours
Expanded hourly Respite Care
Reduce child care/Youth program fees
Expand child care hours to include one Saturday a month
Adjust CYS Security System to allow remote parental viewing
Provide child care to support Wounded Warriors
Update training materials to the School Liaison Officer
Provide Pre-K readiness classes/programs
Provide youth tech labs to facilitate communication with Deployed parents
Expand youth programming to mitagate deployment stress
Expand homework/tutoring support
Permanent modular Child Development Center facility
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