Outreach Services (OS) offers a variety of programs in support of military families and organizations and is located with the Central Registration Office (CRO) in Bldg. 600 on the first floor.

Short Term Alternate Child Care (STACC), Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting (VCCUS) and Special Openings (SO) sessions are available by arrangement.  These programs are designed to provide additional childcare spaces when Hourly Care and Family Child Care homes are unable to handle the demand during normal business hours.  The programs are also able to provide care during non-traditional hours for events such as deployment briefings, military balls, and conferences.

OS manages all of the care for Special Needs children enrolling for CYS programs and is able to work with relocating families of special needs children to help them make a seamless transition to their new installation.

The membership of the CYS Parent Advisory Support Council (PASC) includes all parents of children who are registered members of Child and Youth Services.  Parents and staff work together to evaluate and improve programs CYS programs at Fort Richardson.  The PASC, along with CYS management staff, plan parent involvement activities and explore new ways to meet the needs of the community.  All CYS parents are invited to attend the monthly PASC meetings.  For information about the next scheduled meeting please contact the CYS Central Registration Office (CRO) at 384-7483

OS provides Babysitter Training Coursed for youth ages 13-18.  If they desire, teens who complete the course may have their names and availability information placed on the referral list maintained by the CRO.

OS provides a centralized point of contact for volunteers within the CYS delivery system.  Volunteer registration, referrals and training are coordinated through the OS office.  If you are interested in exploring and learning more about available CYS volunteer opportunities, contact the OS office at 384-7484.  Background checks are required for all volunteers.