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Army Respite Care
The Army Respite program provides no-cost, hourly child care to support the unique child care needs for Army Families who meet certain criteria. Per the Army’s implementation of FRAGO 01 Update to Execution Order 300-16, Respite Care is available for the following Service Members:
- Criteria 1: Deployed Contingency Operation
- Criteria 2: Wounded Warriors (must be assigned to a WTU or WTB)
- Criteria 3: Rotational Forces
- Criteria 4: Deployed Non-Contingency Operation
For Service Members with eligible deployment orders, Families are eligible for up to 16 hours of no-cost, hourly child care per child per month.
- Respite care can be used for any of the following:
- Attending appointments
- Running errands
- Taking a much-needed break
- Nights, weekends, and overnight care
- Respite care may also be used during the day, but it must be outside of the regularly subsidized care if the family already participates in the Army Fee Assistance Program
Respite Family Eligibility
- Service Members must submit the following documents to determine eligibility:
- Orders
- Online Application or paper copy of the Army Respite Child Care Parent Application
- Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate or Self-Certification Form
- For Service Members who are a single parent: Must provide a Power of Attorney (POA) and the POA’s contact information.
The spouse/second parent does not have to be working, going to school, or looking for work to qualify for the Respite Care program.
The Hourly Care Program is designed as a short term child care option for parents with children age 6 weeks to 5 years. It has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of those who require care for times when they are volunteering, in-processing, assuming respite care duties or having a doctor’s appointment. The program is also designed to give children the opportunity to socialize and interact with other children in their age group.
Start by registering your child with CYS Fort Campbell. For registration information, call Parent Central Services at +1 (270)798-0674.
Kentucky Hourly Care is open Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm Reservations are available in increments of no more than three (3) hours per reservation. Cost is $8 per hour.
Snack only will be served.Hourly Care reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via WebTrac or by calling +1 (270)461-5513. Respite Care* parents can call the facility and make their reservation up to 30 days in advance.
