CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
MISSION: Support military readiness, recruitment, and retention by managing and delivering facility-based and outreach services to eligible children and youth six weeks through 18 years of age, that help to reduce the conflict between mission requirements and parental responsibilities. Provide year-round full day, after school, hourly, seasonal and individual sports programs and events with parent and youth input. Ensure inclusion of children and youth with special needs. All CYSS Programs are Department of Defense (DoD) Certified. CYSS Administrative Office is located at building 1147, Coconut Grove, Ausubo Street. Telephone number: 787-707-3569
CYS Services Administrative Staff: • Child, Youth and School Services Coordinator: Ms. Carmen Dieppa • Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Chemely Walker • Training and Curriculum Specialists: Ms. Carmen L. Hernández Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz • Nurse: Ms. María Colón • Functional Technology Specialist (FTS): Mr. Thomas Adderley VISION Benchmark for the Nation and first choice for parents and youth. FOUR PILLARS • Affordability • Accountability • Quality • Availability OUR SERVICES There are four stand-alone facilities on the installation as well as other MWR facilities where CYS Services programs are located. Facilities include one combined Child Development Center /School Age Center, two Middle School Program facilities and one Teen Center. The SKIES Unlimited program is offered in the Fort Buchanan Community Club. The Kids on Site program is offered mainly in CYS Services facilities when requested. Other locations used for the SKIES Unlimited and Kids on Site are inspected by the Fort Buchanan proponents as required.
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CYSS Parent Central Services Office provides one stop services for enrollment in CYSS programs. Bldg. 1145, Ausubo Street Coconut Grove, Fort Buchanan PR Telephone numbers: 787-707-3787/3434 Outreach Services Director: Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz
Child Development Center (CDC) Provides care for children ages six weeks to five years old. The CDC offers full-day and hourly care. Regardless how long childcare is provided, CYS Services programs ensure the same quality of care for children. A developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children is planned by the program assistants, with special attention to the different needs, interests and developmental levels of the children. The Child Development Center operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided as appropriate. The Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Department of Defense Certified. Child Development Center Bldg. 1000, Flamboyan Street Coconut Grove, Fort Buchanan PR Telephone numbers: 787-707-3769/3468 CDC Director: Mrs. María Martínez