What should I do when I cant get child care?

2016-09-27T17:50:41-04:00

So here is the situation. My unit has not been keeping up with me. I have been pending chapter 18 for 5 months. During these 5 months I have not been able to afford child care because I pay child support and have been paying all the bills. I enrolled my one year old 8 months ago and still nothing with the programs on post. During these 5 months, nothing was done with my packet. All of a sudden they tell me my packet came back and they have to make up counselings because I haven't had a counseling in over a year. Mind you, I was injured back in 2014. I was put on permanent no push ups and sit ups. I was then put in the mailroom as a detail because I couldn't perform my mos. I have nothing on my record and my commander recommended I get discharged with an Honorable discharge. Here is the biggest problem.. My wife finally got a job and I have to clear soon because my packet came back. I explained to them, I am broke right now and I still can't find child care. They told me that's what my wife is. My family care plan.. I have never created a family care packet and he said they won't care about my situation. Here's the thing, I am married to my wife and my daughter is one. Their is no way I am going to leave my daughter home alone while my wife works. The army cannot tell my wife she can't work. So, what should I do?

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Sep 27 at 2016 5:53 PM

2016-09-27T17:53:43-04:00

Go see the Chaplain ASAP and talk to JAG ASAP.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2016 6:20 PM

2016-09-27T18:20:51-04:00

One of the steps of your packet is that it has to run thru JAG. Since it was kicked back, and I'm guessing due to lack of Counseling Forms, those will need to get done and packet resent from step one. Since they said that they have to make up counselings, the backdating of counselings is pretty much a no-go. As I said, when a packet is kicked back, it starts over at STEP 1. I would advise you hit JAG now.....even though down the line you will be given the option if you wish to speak with a JAG rep or not. Again, hit JAG now.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Sep 27 at 2016 7:40 PM

2016-09-27T19:40:13-04:00

You should really go talk to JAG immediately

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 27 at 2016 9:10 PM

2016-09-27T21:10:00-04:00

CSM Lucio C. DeAnda does not work that way... There is something missing, on your side, by sincere omission or otherwise, on the unit side, by mistake or intent.
There is something missing... Go see your unit 1sg, then CSM on an open door policy CSM Scott Nutter has the resources at his disposal if warranted.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 10:14 AM

2016-09-28T10:14:27-04:00

I complaint?

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Sep 28 at 2016 12:57 PM

2016-09-28T12:57:28-04:00

It seems that you want the military to let you stay home to watch your child. While the military does have programs to assist Soldiers, they are in no way responsible to watch your child so that both you and your wife can work. Your going to have to ask yourself, which one of the two jobs is better. If its yours, then I would suggest your wife quit her job and watch after your child. If its hers, then I suggest you quit yours. That's only if you cant manage to keep a baby sitter. We're you injured in combat? If you were, there are some programs out there looking to help wounded vets. If not then refer back to my original plan.