Family Covenant Card
MWR
NEW CYSS Fees
On October 1, 2010 the Army will launch the Fee Policy for School Year 2010/2011 as recently released by the Department of Defense Child Care Fee Policy. There are several changes that may affect you.
A copy of the new fee categories and fees are available from your child’s program, Parent Central, as well as on our website: http://blissmwr.com/cds/servicefees.aspx
Fee categories have changed and been expanded from 6 categories to 9. If you are currently a Category VI patron please bring your total family income information to Parent Central, B 1743, as soon as possible, so your category can be re-verified. Without total family income documentation patrons will be charged Category IX.
Our child care programs will continue to help reduce the conflict between your parental responsibilities and the Army mission, help with stress of parental separations and set the stage for your child’s future academic success. We appreciate your patronage and the sacrifices that you make as an Army Family in defense of our nation!
Team Bliss Family Covenant Card
The Team Bliss Family Covenant Card offers special discounts and entitlements to families of Soldiers deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. For more information on Family Covenant Card eligibility, information on how to obtain a card, and a list of everyday discounts provided to cardholders, including discounts for Child, Youth and School Services, visit www.blissmwr.com/familycovenantcard or call Army Community Service at 568-1132.
Everyday Benefits of the Team Bliss Family Covenant Card
- 10% off at Java Café
- 10% off at Habanero
- 10% off at Primo’s
- 10% off lunch services at the Centennial
- 10% off oil changes through MWR Auto Crafts Center
- 10% off all Centennial Live Concerts
- 10% off at Tango Tower
- 10% off at Jumping Balloon rentals
- $10 discount on daily green fees and lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the George V. Underwood Golf Complex
- $1 off Smoothies at Stout Gym
- $1 discount on up to 3 games on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center
- $2 off any large pizza at Anthony’s Pizza daily between 1400-1900
- $5 off Learn to Frame class at Framing Bliss
- Large Java Coffees at all shoppettes for only 89¢
- Purchase any Exchange Select product at the Main PX and receive 50% off of any other Exchange Select product of equal or lesser value.
- Box Office Video Two for Tuesday Movie Rental: Rent 2 movies for the price of one of equal value or less. Only at the Cassidy Shoppette.
- Free small fountain drink with purchase of hot dog and chips at all shoppettes.
- Spend $25 or more at the Laundry Dry Cleaning or Alterations shop and receive $5.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more at the PX (receipt required for discount)
- 16 hours a month free hourly child care from CYS
- CYS registration and re-registration fees waived
- Free child care during FRG meetings
- Waive fees for 2 sports enrollments per deployment
- Free Story Time at Mickelsen Library every Tuesday morning
- Free access to the Yellow Ribbon Room
- Free daily range fees at the Rod & Gun Club
- One free child admission with purchase of an adult admission on Sundays at the Main Post Theater.
- Free small fries with the purchase of a small drink at Burger King daily from 1400 - 1600
- $2.00 Off any regular priced Large Pizza from Pizza Hut
- Free Bowling and Pizza for registered Waiting Families at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center on selected dates from 6-9 pm
- Free Monthly Dinners for registered Waiting Families from 6 - 8 PM on selected dates
HOW TO OBTAIN A FAMILY COVENANT CARD
ACS
2494 Ricker Road
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
568-1132
- Spouses and I.D. card-holding dependents of deployed soldiers can each receive Family Covenant Cards at ACS.
- A Family Covenant Card roster will need to be filled out with the date, name, sponsor name, phone number and signature.
- DEPLOYMENT ORDERS ARE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE CARD OR A LETTER FROM THE COMMANDER WITH PROJECTED DEPLOYMENT DATES.
- After filling out the roster, a card will be issued with a number and expiration date.
- A list of where the card can be used will also be provided to each registered spouse or dependent.
- Family Covenant Cards can be obtained up to 30 days prior to deployment dates.
- If your card is lost or stolen, another one will be provided.
- For more information, please call 568-1132
Army Family Covenant Discounts for Child, Youth and School Services
Army Family Covenant Discounts in CYS
Effective 19 Apr 10
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.
- Free child care during FRG meetings 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.
- Free child care during FRG meetings 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 .
- Up to 450.00 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 GWOT this does not count against 5 hours of free child care.
- Free child care during FRG meetings 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.
- Free child care during FRG meetings 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 per fiscal year.
- Up to $150.00 for team sports per child per fiscal 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 $150.00 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 4/19/10