Fort Bliss CYS supports military families from tiny tots to teens
Summary: Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services (CYS) offers a wide array of programs for military children of all ages, boasting short wait times and comprehensive developmental support.
Fort Bliss highlights its robust Child and Youth Services (CYS) program, catering to military families with children ranging from infants to teenagers. Colonel Brendan Gallagher, Fort Bliss Garrison Commander, and Command Sergeant Major Robert Theus emphasize the breadth of services, including Child Development Centers (CDCs), school-age programs, youth centers, and youth sports. They proudly note that wait times for placement are typically a matter of days, unlike many other installations where families might wait for months or even a year. The video also showcases the 'Strong Beginnings' graduation program, designed to prepare pre-kindergarten children with essential habits and foundational knowledge for success in kindergarten. These comprehensive programs and resources aim to provide military families with exceptional support, reinforcing the motto 'Better at Bliss'.
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1. timestamp: 0:00 description: Young blonde girl playing on outdoor monkey bars, smiling up at the sky. 2. timestamp: 0:05 description: A baby in a yellow outfit lying on a rug, looking at its reflection in a small mirror. 3. timestamp: 0:09 description: COL Brendan Gallagher and CSM Robert Theus in military uniforms standing on a grassy area, with a playground and building in the background. On-screen text identifies them as Fort Bliss Garrison Commander and Command Sgt. Maj. 4. timestamp: 0:21 description: A young girl in a blue top in a classroom, looking to the side. A book titled 'Animal Patterns' is visible on a shelf. 5. timestamp: 0:25 description: A group of young children in a classroom engaging in an activity, possibly dancing or exercising, with adults in the background. 6. timestamp: 0:34 description: A young girl with braided hair, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile, with a blurred colorful background. 7. timestamp: 0:42 description: Two children wearing fencing masks and gear, practicing fencing movements indoors. 8. timestamp: 0:45 description: Close-up of one of the children from the fencing scene, unmasked and smiling. 9. timestamp: 0:58 description: CSM Robert Theus speaking to the camera, elaborating on the CYS programs. 10. timestamp: 1:04 description: Children in blue graduation gowns and caps, some wearing novelty star-shaped glasses, during a 'Strong Beginnings' graduation ceremony. 11. timestamp: 1:11 description: An adult presenting a certificate to a child in a graduation gown and cap during the 'Strong Beginnings' ceremony, with other adults observing. 12. timestamp: 1:23 description: A young blonde boy sitting on the floor, holding a book, looking at an unseen person and smiling. 13. timestamp: 1:26 description: Black screen displaying 'Parent Central Services' and a phone number: '915-568-4646'. 14. timestamp: 1:30 description: Animated Fort Bliss 'America's Post' logo appears on screen.