The Army Youth Sponsorship Program

The Army Youth Sponsorship Program is comprised of two elements: the Child & Youth Services Youth Sponsorship Club and the Student To Student (S2S) School Transition Support Program. The Army Youth Sponsorship Program is facilitated by the CYS Services Youth Sponsorship Team, while the S2S program is delivered through O’Neill High School. The S2S Program is school-managed and student-led! The goal is to ensure consistent and predictable programming to all eligible children and youth living on and off post, regardless of their geographic proximity to the military installation, and to support parents by aiding their children and youth through relocation, school and life transitions.

Youth Sponsorship Overview
Youth Sponsorship plays a very important role in the moving process. Many questions and concerns are expressed when families move. For youth, the fear of the unknown is a scary and very real concern. Here are some examples:
• Who will be my friends?
• What will my new school be like?
• What activities/sports are available?
• Will I fit in?
• What are the other kids wearing?

A Youth Sponsor will help provide the answer to these questions and many more. Their job is to help eliminate the unknowns. The most important part of being a Youth Sponsor is to be a friend and help the newcomer feel welcome! A Youth Sponsor will be able to introduce the newcomer to friends at School, the Middle School Teen Center and/or the School Age Center Program!
*If you would like to serve as a youth sponsor to incoming military affiliated children please call the West Point School Liaison at 845-938-2092 for more information.

Local Youth Sponsorship
Youth Sponsors are available for West Point Elementary and Middle School students and O’Neill High School students. If you are moving to this area and are interested in obtaining a youth sponsor for your child please feel free to call the West Point School Liaison at (845) 938-2092.

Planning Your Move A great resource for assisting you with your move is http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/tf/movingandrelocation
Families can create a personal moving calendar with checklists, phone lists and to do lists. There are links to critical moving processes and information. You can find budget planners, housing applications, household goods customer satisfaction surveys and much more.