What is Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT)?

The Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT) is a multidisciplinary team established to ensure the most appropriate placement of children with special needs. The team meets to review any new applications that indicate any possible special needs to review concerns regarding children already placed in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.

Who may be referred to the MIAT?
Any child who has a special need is eligible to use CYS. Categories of eligibility include: children of contractors, civilians, employees, active duty military, and military retirees.

Children who have:

• asthma
• attention deficit disorder
• diabetes
• autism
• epilepsy
• down's syndrome
• seizure disorders
• physically challenged
• learning disabilities
• sensory impairment (hearing/vision)
• developmental delays
• speech/language impairment

Who are MIAT members?
Exceptional Family Member Program Managers, Army Public Health Nurses, Child and Youth Training and Curriculum Specialists, CYS Coordinators/Program Directors/Trainers, and Appropriate Experts Parents/Sponsors/Guardians.

May I be present when my child is reviewed?
Yes! It is mandatory that a least one parent or legal guardian attend. According to the EFMP regulation (AF 608-75, 22 Nov 2006) children will not be able to start in any CYS program until the review is completed. You will be informed of the date, time, and location of your MIAT meeting. In order to assist the team, you may be asked to bring specific information such as:

Medical documentation detailing developmental delays, illnesses, the severity of allergies (exposure, reactions, and treatments), prescription medications, and your expectations of services to be provided by the CYS staff and Educational and Developmental Intervention Program. The review will cover developmental evaluations, services provided etc.

Normally, a MIAT review will take between a half-hour to 45 minutes. A MIAT review needs to be held only once a year unless there are changes in the child's special needs, i.e. medications, treatment, diagnosis, etc.

If I am not happy with my child's placement in childcare programs, may I request another meeting?
Certainly! The team reconvenes if a child's needs change, if the parents desire a different program placement, or if a child seems to be experiencing difficulties in the current placement. Parents may request a MIAT meeting at any time. Contact the Exceptional Family Member Program Manager.

Are providers trained to care for my child's need?
All CYS providers are trained and experienced to meet the needs of children with special needs. If your child presents a situation new to the staff, they will receive specialized training before your child is entrusted to their care.

When does MIAT meet?
The MIAT meets as needed. Call the Exceptional Family Member Program Manager for dates and locations. 

Outreach Services is the umbrella program for a multitude of patron services, including the Parent Central services Office, Kids-on-Site Care, Volunteer Child Care in Unit Setting (VCCUS), Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT), CYS Services Parents’ Advisory Board (PAB), Parent Education, and Special Facility Openings.

The Relocation Readiness Program provides information, services, guidance, and assistance to Service Members, ARNG, Reservists, and DoD Personnel and their Family Members who are making a PCS move to or from the U. S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Community.

Temporary loan of basic household goods for 30 days, extensions are available if needed. Household items listed below are just some of the items in our lending closet. Call for more details.

Baking Dishes - Blenders - Brooms - Cars seats - Coffee Makers - Cooking Utensils - Dish Drainer - Cribs - Crock Pots - Dishes - Electric Can Opener - Glassware - Microwaves - Mixing Bowls Mops/Buckets - Pots and Pans - Strollers - Toaster Ovens - Toasters - Vegetable Steamers

YPG Relocation Assistance Plan 16 February 2017
Yuma Proving Ground MI Booklet , 23 February 2017
Relocation Minutes, 16 February 2017
Yuma Proving Ground History, August 2016

The ROC Garden Café offers a tasty variety of breakfast favorites. If you're in the mood for a caffé mocha or other hot, cold, and blended espresso beverage our skilled baristas will gladly make it for you using only Starbucks® Espresso and Coffee.

For lunch, the ROC Garden offers a daily lunch special and an array of delicious burgers, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads and more.

The School Liaison Officer (SLO) works for the Child and Youth Services Division to help address educational issues involving military children and youth in the local school community.  

By partnering with the local and military communities, the SLO acts as a communication link between the Garrison and surrounding school districts.