Childcare + Family Support

  • Child and Youth Services

    Child and Youth Services encompasses a variety of child and parent support resources, including child care, deployment support, school support, and sports programming.

    Call today to set up an appointment or join the waitlist online.

    Clark Hall (Bldg. 10720), Room A2-75, 2nd Floor

    315-772-8675

  • Military One Source Counseling

    Military One Source offers a wide range of individualized consultations, coaching, and non-medical counseling for many aspects of military life. Visit their website or call 800-342-9647 to get support.

  • Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC)

    Our 1BCT Military and Family Life Counselors are Sherry Escudero and Beth Wilson. They offer free, non-medical short-term solution-focused counseling that is completely confidential and can help address the day-to-day stressors of military life and deployment.

    Warrior Resiliency Center (Bldg. 10526), S Riva Ridge Loop

    315-481-7410 / 7432

  • YMCA Children's Waiting Room

    The Watertown Family YMCA Children’s Waiting Room (CWR) provides a safe, nurturing environment for children while their parents attend medical appointments, making it easier for them to ensure their family is healthy and happy during a loved one’s military service.

    The Children’s Waiting Room is FREE to service members and their dependents. Learn more about the program and its hours.

  • Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

    FAP is dedicated to domestic and child abuse prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment. They sponsor the New Parent Support Program as well as Victim Advocates. Find them online or in person:

    Bldg. 10250, 4th Armored Division Drive

    315-772-5914