Supporting Military Families
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To better address the needs of active duty and recently separated military families and students, our District has two Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) to provide school-based services. MFLCs provide short-term, non-medical problem solving counseling and support to assist children and youth, parents, family members and school staff. With the exception of duty to warn, these services are strictly confidential and are not affiliated with any one branch of military service.Parents will need to sign and return this MFLC Consent Form for students to opt in of MFLC services. The consent form can be returned directly to your child's school office or counseling center.Common topics addressed include:
- School Adjustment
- Deployment and separation
- Reunion adjustment
- Sibling and parent-child communication
- Behavioral concerns
- Fear, grief and loss
- Daily life issues
- Outreach to parents
Military/Family Life Counselors
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Lackamas Elementary School and Southworth Elementary School (during the school year)
Carline Dally , LMHC (360) 972-5751Yelm Middle School and Yelm High School (during the school year)
Yvonne (Bonnie) Bates , LMHC (253) 344-0957Consultation services are available for all other Yelm Community Schools where an MFLC is not assigned.
Other Local Resources
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Child Care
ARMY Child Care
NACCRRA - Funded by Dept. of Defense
Soka Bunn - 360.786.8907 ext. 105
Colleen Sullivan 360.786.8907 ext. 146
South Sound YMCA Child Care
Supporting Military Families
After School Program in Your Neighborhood (ASPYN)
Partnered with Dept. of Defense for reduced child care fees
Child Care Services: 360.908.0403 or bbanningb@ssymca.net
Child Care Resource and Referral
1.800.845.0956
360.754.0810
Washington State Child Care
Resource and Referral Network
1.800.446.1114 -
Joint Base Lewis McCord (JBLM)
Information About Impact Aid - coming soon
What is a Military Family Liaison Officer?
Military Family School Liaison Officer
Antoinette Walker
253.967.7195Joint Base Lewis McChord
Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation website is your source for current & upcoming events on base. You can also find links for other services, including a newcomer's toolkit.Armed Forces Community Services
253.967.7166
2140 Liggett Ave, Rm 400 (Waller Hall)
PO Box 339500, MS 20
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433