Military Outreach

The YMCA offers specialized services to help military families manage the unique challenges they face every day.

In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel. The services we provide during times of deployment are our way of supporting those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.

Military Membership Eligibility

Title 10 personnel are eligible for a Y membership, including:

  • Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families that are not located at or near a free or service-provided fitness facility  
  • Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Active Duty 
    • Note: The Relocated Spouse category supports families/spouses who relocate away from an installation/duty station while the active duty service member is deployed  
  • Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Joint Deployed Guard and Reserve  
  • Community-Based Warrior Transition Unite (CBWTU)

For more information on eligibility requirements, visit Armed Services YMCA DOD Military Outreach Initiative

Respite Child Care Eligibility

Title 10 personnel are eligible for a Y membership, including:

  • Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families that are not located at or near a free or service-provided fitness facility
  • Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Active Duty
    Note: The Relocated Spouse category supports families/spouses who relocate away from an installation/duty station while the active duty service member is deployed
  • Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Joint Deployed Guard and Reserve
  • Community-Based Warrior Transition Unite (CBWTU)

Apply for Respite Child Care

  1. Visit ASYMCA DOD Military Outreach Initiative to view eligibility requirements, FAQs, and program applications
  2. Fill out and bring your eligibility form, Military ID, and any other required documentation (usually your Deployment Orders or Military Service Headquarters approval letter) to a participating Y for verification. Please do not leave copies of these documents at the Y

For more information, please visit Armed Services YMCA.