Give Parent A Break - July

Give Parents A Break (GPAB)

GPAB 2024 Dates: (Quarterly on Fridays)
• July 19 
• October 18 (upcoming)

Location: Child Development Center (B2500) and the School Age Care program (B2310)

Time: 6:30 - 10:30 pm

Cost: FREE childcare for qualified parents only

Description:
GPAB is an Air Force Aid Society funded program specially designed for families in need of a break. Active Duty Air Force members must have a valid voucher signed by a First Sergeant, the Military & Family Readiness Center, or other qualified base agency. Subsequent vouchers must be completed by the Military & Family Readiness Center.

Registration:
• Registration for GPAB must be completed the Wednesday prior to the event date.
• For a family to apply for GPAB child care, it's an easy, 3-step process:

Step 1: Do you qualify with at least ONE of the following circumstances:
•  A family crisis
•  Child with special needs (must coordinate with CDC and SAC well in advance)
•  Unique hardships
•  Military member: deployed, extended TDY, or remote

Step 2: Contact one of following to obtain a SIGNED Referral Certificate for Give Parents a Break:
•  Command: Unit Commander, First Sgt
•  Community Support Team: Chaplain, Medical Provider, Family Advocacy, Military & Family Readiness Center, Child Development Center Director or School Age Care Director  
•  Subsequent vouchers must be obtained at the Military & Family Readiness Center

Step 3: Make sure to SUBMIT the signed Referral Certificate (from step 2) and your child's Immunization records to the School Age Care or Child Development Center and fill out a GPAB Registration Packet. All three items must be turned in by noon the Wednesday prior to GPAB.

Note: Minimum Participation Applies

Contact: If you are having questions, concerns or would like to refer someone who would benefit from this program, please contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at 509-247-2246, Child Development Center 509-247-2403 or School Age Care 509-247-5601. If you do not qualify for GPAB but need child care, please contact the CDC, SAC or Family Child Care at 509-247-5336 as there may be other opportunities for you.
* Can't find a phone number? Call the Base Operator at 509-247-1212.