Army Europe has youth sponsorship programs that support incoming students throughout the summer and school year . School Liaison Officers ( SLOs ) can assist with connecting youth to a local student in the same grade . SLOs can also help connect youth to information about events and activities in the community and school . Youth Sponsorship is a joint effort between Child & Youth Services and the DoDEA Schools . Middle and high school age youth sponsors are there to make the transition to the new community and school easier . Start your first day with a new friend !
Your School Liaison Officer can help make connections that pave the way for a smooth transition for all incoming students . If you are leaving Europe , your local SLO can connect you to a SLO atyour new location !
If you are interested in serving as a youth sponsor to help new students , contact your local SLO ! There is training to assist you to become an effective youth sponsor . It might make for a wonderfulexperience , and you could possibly make some new friends !