Resources for Parents & Parents-To-Be!

Navy Child & Youth Programs (CYP) Childcare Resource & Referral (CCRR): Apply for Child Development Centers or licensed Family Home Care Providers upon receipt of orders to new location, confirmed pregnancy, or if meeting other eligibility guidelines. Register early! To enroll, call (619) 5568491, email ccrr@mwrsw.com or visit http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/. Drop-in care may be available, call for details. Miramar Youth Center: Call (858) 577-4136 or visit www.mccsmiramar.com/youth_teen_programs.html for information on the drop-in care services by reservation. San Diego Centralized Childcare: Income-sensitive referrals available at www.childcaresandiego.com YMCA Childcare Resources: Call (800) 481-2151 or visit http://www.crs.ymca.org for income-sensitive programs. Childrens Home Society: Call (619) 293-3411 or visit www.chs-ca.org for referrals and programs, ages 0-13 years. Head Start: Call (888) 873-5145 for more information on income-sensitive programs for ages 0-5 years. Childcare Subsidies: Reduced rates or subsidies available to those who qualify. Call (800) 793-0324 or visit www.naccrra.org for more information. Sitter City: Visit www.sittercity.com/dod for a DoD-funded program for babysitters, pet-sitters, tutors, etc. Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program: Call (800) 500-6411 or www.sandiegowic.org for more information on this income-sensitive supplemental food program, which issues vouchers for expectant moms and parents with children 5 years and under, as well as providing nutritional education. Ask for on-base locations for your convenience. CalFresh Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): For enrollment, call (916)654-1896 or visit www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps Armed Services YMCA: Call (858) 751-5755 or visit www.militaryymca.com for information on all family programs, including in-home social work visits, referrals, emergency food, seminars, support groups, and youth programs. Military One Source: Call (800) 342-9647 or www.militaryonesource.mil 24 hours/day for worldwide referrals, information, free publications, and much more. 211 Visit www.211sandiego.org call 2-1-1 from a land line or dial (858) 300-1211 from a cell phone to access information and other resources, available 24 hours a day.

CNRSW Fleet & Family Support Center San Diego * FFSC does not endorse the above, provided for informational purposes only.* Centralized Scheduling: 1 (866) 923-6478 http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/families/ffsc/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FFSCSD MAY 2013 RAP

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Call (619) 767-6800 or Visit www.nmcrs.org for the San Diego locations that can provide financial, educational, and other help to military and their families according to specific program guidelines. Attend a Budgeting for Baby session and get a free Babys First Sea Bag . Military Outreach Ministries: Call (619) 461-4164 or visit www.sandiegomom.org for free services, including gently-used furniture/household items, childrens items, weekly food/bread distribution, and more. Operation Homefront: Call (858) 922-4538 or www.operationhomefront.net for an array of programs, including assistance with moving, car/appliance repair, and free programs for military families. Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) Provides emergency financial grants and transition assistance to junior enlisted military and their families. Call (858) 695-6810 or visit www.stepsocal.org for more information. USO: Call (619) 235-6503 or visit www.usosandiego.org for information on free weekly Tuesday night dinners, free computer lab with internet access, fun activities, holiday events, and more. Healthy Start Military Family Cluster: Call (858) 496-0044 or visit www.saysandiego.org for information on parent activity groups, in-home assessments, and more. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC): Call (866) 923-6478 to book an appointment with an FFSC Consultant. Visit http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/families/ffsc/ under the Fleet & Family Readiness tab for workshop list, including Toddler Time, Effective Parenting, Developing Your Family Care Plan Workshop, and Active Duty Pregnancy Resources Workshop. Also, FFSC can provide information on the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), a mandatory program for families with special needs. New Parent Support Program: Call (619) 767-1786 for information on in-home parenting support for new moms, resource referrals, and classes. Chaplains Office / Chapel Call or visit for information on worship services at base Chapels, spiritual workshops, retreats, religious services, resource referrals, counseling, and additional support from the caring Chaplain team. Naval Air Station North Island: (619) 545-8213, Naval Base San Diego: (619) 556-2658, Naval Base Point Loma: (619) 553-7201. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD): Call (619) 532-7636 to access nutrition support and (619) 5326846 for tons of classes, including Boot Camp for New Dads, Moms Survival Trai ning, Preparing for New Siblings, and more. TRICARE: Call (877) 988-WEST (988-9378) or visit www.uhcmilitarywest.com for medical care concerns and to enroll your baby. TRICARE Family Dental Plan: Call (855) 638-8371 or visit https://mybenefits.metlife.com/tricare to enroll. Not automatic with TRICARE medical enrollment. Access for Infants & Mothers: Call (800) 433-2611 or visit www.aim.ca.gov for information for women separating from the military on low-cost healthcare coverage. Car Seat Safety: Visit www.nhtsa.gov and www.cpsc.gov for more information. School Liaison Officers (SLOs): Call (619) 991-2509 for more information on how SLOs support all military families with referrals, school information, community outreach, home-schooling regulations, graduation requirements, support for families with special needs, special programs, and more. Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR): Visit www.soarathome.org for information on free, interactive student assessments, aligned to state standards, along with individualized online skill-improving tutorials. Navy Knowledge Online (NKO): Visit the Reference section of www.nko.navy.mil for free access to TumbleBooks, an interactive reading program for young children, and free membership for military families at Tutor.Com. In order for services to be free, they must be accessed through the NKO portal, open to all DEERS enrollees.