b'Airman & Family ServicesAdditionally, within the first 18 months of licensing,providers must complete 15 Air Force training modulesequaling about 60 hours of training. Finally, to ensure your peace of mind, they are required to complete additional training each year, similar to that required of CDC employees.When you leave your child in an FCC home, you canbe sure that it is fully equipped for your childs physicalsafety. Thats because the FCC program lends providersimportant child safety items such as safety gates, first-aidkits, doorknob covers, electrical outlet covers, etc. Homeinspections are also conducted unannounced monthly toensure that every provider is consistently maintaining allsafety standards.FCC is available in civilian communities in off-baseaffiliated-provider homes. Offering the same standardsin safety, developmentally appropriate equipment andindividualized attention as on-base settings, these homesmeet Air Force standards as well as standards of the statethat has child care licensing jurisdiction. Visitmilitarychildcare.com for FCC options and availability.FCC offers numerous programs to assist parents withimmediate child care needs. U.S. Air Force photoGive Parents a Break: Qualifying Air Force families are eligible for free child care provided by the Air Force Aid Society. Call the A&FRC at 623-856-6550 for more information.YOUTH CENTER The Youth Center assists active-duty personnel and DODcivilians by offering a safe, educational environment for youths ages 6 to 18. In Bldg. 1143 near Fowler Park, the Youth Center is affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 4-H.Daily programs include homework assistance, computer resources, job referral, community service projects, youth transition programs, social programs, sports programs,instructional classes, before- and after-school programs,summer camps, holiday camps, 4-H, open recreation, theAir Force Fit Families program, Friday night programs, and holiday events and festivals. Annual programs include the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year program, Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids and much more.Youth ages 11 to 13 are welcome to join the Boys & Girls Club Torch Club, which provides experience to develop productive citizens. Youths ages 14 to 18 will benefit from the Youth Centers career preparation program and financial skills classes, and the Boys & Girls Club Keystone Club, which promotes leadership and citizenship.Program-specific calendars are available at the Youth Center Luke AFB youth experience a child-friendly deployment during Operation K.I.D.S. The Airman and Family Readiness and list all events, costs, dates and times. For more information,Center takes care of Airmen and their families by providing educational resources and holding events such as Operation K.I.D.S., which gives children a better understanding of their parents sacrifice and dedication, and allows visit the Youth Activities Center office or call 623-856-7470/7471. a dialog within families about deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Carter)THE Premier Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE 21'