Quantico MCCS LIFE April Magazine | Page 10

Child and Youth Programs ( CYP )
QYC : 3312 Purvis Rd , Quantico , 703-784-2249 CDC N : 3311 Purvis Rd , Quantico , 703-784-4470 CDC S : 3314 Purvis Rd , Quantico , 703-784-3652
FAMILY CHILD CARE ( FCC ) Are you interested in becoming a child care provider in your base quarters ? The FCC Program will help you succeed . They will train , support , license , monitor and provide clients for your own personal child care business . You can set your own times and rates and receive USDA subsity to help support your business . There is a great demand for child care , especially for infants . Call 703-784-2011 for more information .
3RD ANNUAL KIDS FUN RUN / WALK 29 APR , 0900 , BARNETT FIELD In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month . Registration is at 0900 at the pavilion , the run will start at 0930 . This is an untimed event welcome to all runners , walkers , and strollers . The course will be on grass .
KIDS FIRST FAIR 29 APR , 1000-1200 , BARNETT FIELD It ’ s a Royal Affair ! A culminating final event for the Month of the Military Child , there will be activities for the kids , MCCS Information Displays , face painting , demonstrations , and selfie station . For more information about the event , call 703-784-4262 .
School Liaison ( SL )
2034 Barnett Rd , Quantico , 703-784-4729 Email : quanticoschoolliaison @ usmc-mccs . org
The School Liaison Program ( SLP ) at Marine Corps Base Quantico is a great resource for military families with children in grades K-12 . Our program assists military families with information and resources on Virginia K-12 education . In addition to family services , the SLP collaborates with different schools in the area to support their mission of educating both military and civilian students . We also work closely with the Virginia Department of Education to improve policies affecting the education and graduation rates of incoming military students . Information about the area school systems can be obtained by contacting the School Liaison office . We are here to offer guidance on all educational related concerns for grades K-12 . For questions concerning Prince William County and Stafford County Public Schools , call Keely Ricks 703-789-3458 or email keely . ricks @ usmc-mccs . org . For questions concerning DoDEA School , Fredericksburg City , Spotsylvania County , and Fauguier County Public Schools , call Christopher Lamb 571-393-4208 or email christopher . lamb @ usmc-mccs . org .
PURPLE UP DAY ! As you all know , April is the Month of the Military Child . In recognition of all military families serving in Virginia , the Commonwealth will celebrate “ Purple Up Day ” on 21 April . Members of state and private organizations will wear purple as a show of support for military students and families .
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