At Yuma Proving Ground Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS), we know you entrust to us that which you hold most dear: your children. That’s a commitment we don’t take lightly, and we strive every day to earn, and to keep, your confidence. 

Our Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS), is committed to serving the unique needs of Yuma Proving Ground families through a variety of programs designed for children ages six-weeks through 18 years. All services are based on the growth and development of your child, and meet both US Army and national standards. 

Our Child, Youth & School Services programs are designed to help your children develop within themselves a positive self-concept that will serve them well as they become productive adults. We strive to do this by offering a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment where children and youth feel accepted and respected for being the unique person they are.

The Employment Readiness Program Manager will assist Family Members with search for employment, resumes, application preparation, and career counseling. The ER Program Manager also maintains listings of employment opportunities available on/off the installation. Resource materials, office equipment e.g., computers, typewriter, copy and fax machine are available to assist you with your resume/application preparation.

For more information contact Army Community Service, Bldg 309, at (928) 328-2324

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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services so their needs can be considered in the military personnel assignment process.

Family members must be screened and enrolled, if eligible, when the soldier is on assignment instructions to an OCONUS area for which command sponsorship/family member travel is authorized and the soldier elects to serve the accompanied tour. This screening consists of medical records review for all family members and developmental screening for all children 72 months of age and younger.

Soldiers are responsible for keeping their EFMP enrollment current as exceptional family member condition changes or at least every three years, whichever comes first.

For more information about EFMP, contact your installation EFMP manager at Army Community Service, Bldg 309, at (928) 328-3224.

Community education informs the military community of the extent and nature of spouse and child abuse, and focuses awareness of family violence, how to report it, and available FAP services. The purpose is to promote community support and encourage early referral. Information is disseminated through monthly media contacts, presentations to groups, and participation in all appropriate special military community and unit events, and sponsoring special theme events throughout the year. For parents of children six years old and under who would like to improve their parenting skills, referrals are available to the New Parent Support Program offered by MCAS Yuma.

For more information about Family Advocacy, contact your installation Family Advocacy Program Specialist at Army Community Service, Bldg 309, at (928) 328-3224.

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Commander Education - IAW AR 608-18, unit commanders are briefed regarding the FAP to ensure that commanders at all levels are aware of the following: the nature of spouse and child abuse and how to prevent it, FAP policies and procedures, Command responsibilities for identification, reporting, and coordination with the Case Review Committee, information on FAP prevention and treatment services, and mandatory briefing requirements for unit commanders within 45 days prior to or following assumption of command. If you are in need of a commanders briefing please contact FAP Prevention Specialist at 928-328-3224.

Troop education consists of annual education for all soldiers on the family dynamics of spouse and child abuse, availability of prevention and treatment services, and the Army's policies regarding family violence. To schedule troop trainings please contact FAP Prevention Specialist at 928-328-3224.

Professional education provides semi-annual education for professionals /paraprofessionals who work with children to ensure they are aware of the seriousness, causes and effects, and identification and reporting responsibilities of child abuse. This includes those persons working in all areas of Child and Youth Services. To schedule a professional training for your staff please contact FAP Prevention Specialist at 928-328-3224.

The Financial Readiness Program offers programs to improve personal financial management skills and enhance individual ability to perform as an informed consumer. Individual and group sessions are provided in personal money management topics that range from basic budget development through retirement planning.

This program assists unit commanders and leaders in training Service Members and Family Members in personal financial readiness to include banking services, the military pay system, budget development, wise use of credit, debt management, and consequences of indebtedness, auto buying and major purchases, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP) and retirement planning.

The Financial Readiness Specialist conducts the mandatory Financial Readiness Training (FRT)and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) counseling for first term Service Members and checkbook management classes for Soldiers that have written insufficient fund checks. These classes are conducted at the Army Community Service office. Please call to make an appointment.

Home of YPG's Sports & Fitness programs

Escape the desert heat and join us at the Kahuna Lagoon Swimming Pool. The pool is a beautiful 25-meter, L-shaped outdoor pool offering a 75-foot sliding tube, and a diving board that is always ready to launch you into cool crystal waters. 

Our Kahuna lagoon pool also has a spray ground where children can enjoy a galaxy of water-filled fun for hours on end. 

Don't feel like swimming? No worries; we have you covered! Relax under our poolside patio, or our more private cabanas. 

Family & MWR takes everyone's safety seriously, which is why there are always American Red Cross certified lifeguards on duty.