Community Service / Community Relations Proposal by Eric Schmidt

1. Investing in Our Future: Supporting Goodfellow AFB Families

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A "Community" Partnership Initiative

2. The Critcal Need

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- Significant Shortage of Affordable Childcare in San Angelo

- Disproportionate Impact on Goodfellow AFB Families (unique schedules, deployments)

- High Costs Create a Major Financial Burden

3. Our Collaborative Solution

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- Strategic Partnership: Goodfellow AFB + Local Churches + YMCA + Fitness Centers

- Leveraging Existing Resources and Facilities.

Building a Sustainable and Integrated Network

4. Key Program Features

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- Quality Childcare: Infants to Preschoolers

- Enriching After-School Programs: Homework Help, Activities

- Flexible Options to Meet Diverse Schedules

5. Making it Affordable and Accessible

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- Implementing a Sliding Fee Scale Based on Income

- Actively Seeking Grant Opportunities and Donations

- Strong Partnership with Goodfellow AFB Family Support Services for Subsidies

6. Benefits for Goodfellow AFB Families and Children

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- Reduced Parental Stress and Improved Work-Life Balance

- Enhanced Readiness and Retention for Military Personnel

- Safe, Nurturing, and Developmentally Appropriate Care for Children

- Stronger Family Well-being and Resilience

7. Growing New Community Connection: Partnerships and Exchange

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- Fostering Stronger Relationships Between Goodfellow AFB and San Angelo and new community connections

- Creating Opportunities for Mutual Support & Understanding

- Exploring Potential Childcare Exchange Programs Between Base and Community Families

- Building a More Integrated & Supportive Environment for All

8. Call to Action

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- Seek Your Approval and Support for This Vital Project

- Encourage Participation from Goodfellow AFB Families and Organizations

- Seeking Collaboration from the San Angelo Community

9. Q & A

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10. References

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Administration for Children and Families. (2020). Child development and early learning. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Retrieved from https://acf.gov/

Air Force Aid Society. (n.d.). Our mission. Retrieved from https://afas.org/

Community Action Partnership. (2024). What we do. Retrieved from https://communityactionpartnership.com/

Department of Defense. (2015). Annual report to Congressional Defense Committees on the DoD Poilicy and Plans for military familiy readiness. Retrieved from https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Reports/FY2015-Report-on-DoD-Policy-and-Plans-for-MFR.pdf

Military OneSource. (n.d.). Child care overview. Retrieved from https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/podcasts/military-onesource/military-child-care-overview/

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2021). Principles of child development and learning. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pd/online-learning/nine-principles-child-development

National Military Family Association. (n.d.). The unique challenges of military life. Retrieved from https://www.militaryfamily.org/nmfa-at-a-glance/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Social services: Paying for child care. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/index.html

YMCA of the USA. (n.d.). Our impact. Retrieved from https://www.ymca.org/who-we-are/our-impact

CUF: Chanllenges Up Front

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