TAKING CARE OF OUR SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES

OVERVIEW

Introduction
Quality of Life programs promote the health and well-being of the Army’s people, increasing recruiting and retention and reducing overall stress and uncertainty. Increased quality of life for Soldier/Doctor/Engineer/Staff/Worker is directly tied to increased readiness.

HOUSING:

Ensuring Soldier/Doctor/Engineer/Staff/Worker and their families have safe, quality, on-post housing .

HEALTH CARE:

The Organization Medicine’s primary mission is to support the Total Force by enabling readiness and conserving the fighting strength while caring for our people and their families.

CHILD CARE:

The organization provides quality and affordable care for children ages six weeks to 18 years of age and is investing in initiatives to increase access to child care. Each year, Child, Youth & School Services supports more than 226,000 children and youth through a system of both on- and off-post options.

SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT: The organization is improving career and employment opportunities for Personnel/staff spouses through new programs and existing partnerships. The organization is implementing a holistic approach to helping Soldier/Doctor/Engineer/Staff/Worker spouses find jobs, build careers and improve their quality of life.

PCS MOVES:

The organization continues to implement policies and initiatives to improve and streamline permanent change of station (PCS) relocations so that Soldiers and their families experience safe, convenient, and predictable transitions to new homes.