April 5, 2010 - JEB LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, Va. (NNS) -- Military members from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story gathered April 5 to unveil the new Child and Youth 24/7 Center to the Hampton Roads area.
The center will provide care to children of single and dual military shift working parents along with those working extended hours in support of overseas contingency operations.
"This 24/7 care center will provide much needed services to military parents and their families," said Capt. Charles Stuppard, Commanding Officer, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. "With the opening of this center, we raise the level of care provided to our men and women in uniform."
Child and Youth 24/7 Centers are unique projects which combine the strengths of both in-home care and traditional daycare centers, which will help provide a structured home away from home for children involved with the program.
"This endeavor demonstrates the Navy's commitment to taking care of our families, and today we add a new capability to our joint base," said Stuppard. "Around the clock care will be given and will also give more flexibility to our military personnel."
A maximum of 20 children are supported per shift, with a total of three shifts and will support the enrollment of 60 children.
"Our military families and especially children endure many challenges in support of their parent's missions," said The Honorable Glenn Nye, Congressman, Second District of Virginia. "From frequent moves to school changes, to extended time away from their parents, our military children understand their families' dedication to our country, and they must know our country is dedicated to them."
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