Raider Reset
The struggle of finding childcare is hard, especially when you’re stressed with day to day life or your spouse is deployed. Sometimes you just need a day off to reset and recharge!
Once every quarter, FSS will offer four hours of FREE weekend childcare through our Raider Reset program. Qualifying is easier than you think! Read below to find out how you can sign up – and take a well-deserved break.
Upcoming programs
DO I QUALIFY FOR RAIDER RESET?
Requirements:
- Active Duty
- Valid Raider Reset certificate
- Ellsworth AFB Youth Programs Behavior Management Policy (see step 2 below)
- Updated shot records
Raider Reset is designed to provide short-term childcare assistance during a stressful situation. Your first thought is probably deployed affected families – and of course, if your family is being affected by a deployment, this program is for you – however, this program is not exclusive to deployed affected families. Raider Reset is open to any active duty family experiencing stress; whether that stress is from a big life event like a new baby, military challenges like PCS or extended TDYs, or it’s just plain stress! Keep reading below for more information about how you can apply for your Raider Reset certificate.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Get your Raider Reset certificate
Chaplain:
Step 2: Reserve your spot
Take your signed certificate to either the Youth Center or CDC and complete the enrollment process with our staff.
If your children are not currently enrolled at the Youth Center or CDC, we’ll just need a few things from you, including your child’s shot records. When you sign up, our CYP staff will walk you through their registration process so that you can safely drop your kids off for Raider Reset!
This event is Wing Sponsored but will go on regardless of how many kids sign up – but spots are limited per facility/age group
During registration, you may be asked to fill out additional paperwork.
Step 3: Recharge and Reset
Drop off your child at either the CDC (Infants – 5 years old) or the Youth Center (school age and up) during Raider Reset for four hours of FREE weekend childcare!
FAQs
Who can use this program?
Active Duty families with a valid Raider Reset certificate.
Do I have to get a new certificate every quarter?
How do I know if I qualify?
If you’re stressed out, and you and your kids need a break to reset, do some self-care, or take care of some things – most likely you will qualify! We are not here to judge your level of stress, we’re just here to help. You could have a big life event like moving, a new baby, or a deployment – but you could also just be burnt out, or have any number of unique situations that are giving you a hard time. All parents deserve a chance to recharge and reset!
Do I have to use my time to do anything specific?
movie, do some self-care, go grocery shopping, catch up on Netflix. We just want you to
relax and destress!
READY TO RESET?
For more information, contact us:
For children ages 6 weeks – 5 (not in school):
 Contact the Child Development Center
605-385-2488
For 5 year olds (in school) – 12 year olds:
 Contact the Youth Center
605-385-2277
