MOVING WITH CHILDREN
Start preparing children for a
move as soon as possible. Fear of the unknown exists, especially among children,
and it is best for everyone to have honest discussions before and after the
move. A move always arouses some of anxiety for a family. Children,
as well as adults, need time to deal with feelings of loss or
separation. The more time they have the better. Tell them as soon as
you can, and let them know as many details as possible.
They'll need time
to think it out and to make decisions as to what they will want to take along,
which friends they want to confide in, and what questions they will need
answered. Most children don't understand that parents really do not have a
choice when moving. If the parent is in the military, he or she must
move. It is a good idea to be very frank with the
children. Otherwise, they see their lives disrupted and may blame the
parent who causes the move.
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
The
Child Development Center is located on Monterey Road at the Ord Military
Community.
The Child Development Center, Porter Youth Center,
Family Child Care and School Age Services are operated by Child and Youth
Services.
Programs include: Full and Part days, Preschool, Hourly care
and Special Needs Care on a case by case basis.
There is usually a
waiting list for all programs. Located at the Ord Military Community, this is
the place for before and after school care of children Kindergarten age through
age 12. This is quality, fun care! School break care
available also. One parent must be military, DoD civilian or
Employees and Students with California State University at Monterey Bay to
utilize these services. Hours: 6:30am to 6:00pm. Fees set
according to total family income. During school breaks,
teacher workdays, etc., the programs operates on a full day
basis. Meals for the program are provided by the Child Development
Services Child Care Food Program.
Field trips,
games, outdoor activities, computers, homework time and tutoring are all a part
of the activities of the Before and After School/Summer Camp Program!