Fort Bliss Child, Youth & School Services welcomes you into our community. It is our mission to provide affordable, high-quality age-appropriate recreational and learning programs that incorporate character building concepts through activities and social interaction for all children. When you enroll your children at Fort Bliss, you begin new experiences and relationships. We have a responsibility to protect the health, safety and well-being of your child. Programs include:

To enroll your child/youth, call Parent Central, Bldg 1743, at 568-4374 to make an appointment. Email CYSS Outreach here.

College Scholarship Information

CYSS Brochure

Youth Sports tennis season

Registration for Team Bliss Youth Sports spring tennis begins February 1 and is open through Wednesday, February 29. Youth Sports tennis is open to boys and girls ages 8-18. Registration costs $50 for the first child and $42 for each additional child.

The season is anticipated to run from March through April. This is a non-competitive league and the 50 percent participation rule is in effect. Parents must attend a sportsmanship class before a child is eligible to participate in the Youth Services league. Contact Youth Sports for the next available session. If you have already attended this class within the past year, please show your card when registering your child for Youth Sports.

Participants must be members of Child, Youth and School Services. To register with CYSS, contact Parent Central at 568-4374. Members must have a current physical on file at the time of registration to ensure participation.

To learn more, call Youth Sports at (915) 568-2617.

Army Family Covenant Discounts for Child, Youth and School Services

View the eligibility chart.

Army Family Covenant Discounts in CYS
Effective 1 Nov 11

For family members of deployed sponsors (considered Mission Level 1), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant), benefits available 30 days prior to deployment and up to 90 days after deployment:

  • 16 hours a month of free child care per child.
  • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions, this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
  • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
  • 20% reduction in the cost of full/part time care and camps.
  • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per deployment.
  • Up to $100.00 sports enrollments per deployment.

 

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For family members of sponsors who are on an unaccompanied PCS, a TCS or a TDY for 90-179 days (considered Mission Level 2), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

  • 16 hours a month of free child care during designated eligible period (length of time sponsor is PCS, TCS or TDY)
  • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions, this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
  • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
  • Up to $150.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes during designated period.
  • Up to 50.00 for sports enrollment.

 

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For family members of sponsors who are part of the Rear Detachment and Warriors in Transition Cadre (as identified on Rear D/Personnel Availability Report) (considered Mission Level 3), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

  • Free child care for mandatory deployment briefing and special openings related to deployment this does not count against 5 hours of free child care.
  • 5 hours a month of free child care during support of designated mission
  • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
  • Up to $150.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child.
  • Up to $50.00 for sports enrollments per child.

 

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Copy of soldier’s orders for Mission Level 1, 2 and 3 must be given to Parent Central (PC) Services, Bldg 1743, to establish eligibility. 

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Family members of Wounded Warriors/Warriors in Transition will receive the following (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

  • 16 hours a month of free child care during designated eligible period (length of time sponsor is AW2 or WT)
  • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
  • Hourly care fees reduced to $2.00.
  • Unlimited free hourly care for medical appointments.
  • Category 1 fees for children/youth enrolled in regularly scheduled full/part day programs.
  • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child during designated eligible period year.
  • Up to $100.00 for team sports per child per during designated eligible period year.

 

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Family members of Fallen Warriors will receive the following (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

  • 16 hours a month of free child care.
  • Hourly care fees reduced to $2.00.
  • 40 hours for bereavement respite child care from the time of notification continuing for 4 weeks after burial.
  • Category 1 fees for children/youth enrolled in regularly scheduled full/part day programs.
  • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child per fiscal year.
  • Up to $100.00 for team sports per child per fiscal year.

 

Provide appropriate supporting documentation to PC Services in Bldg 1743. 

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All patrons eligible to use Army Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) will receive registration and re-registration at no cost.  All CYSS patrons will receive free hourly care to attend Memorial Services for Fallen Warriors.

Revised  4 Nov 11

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