Airman & Family Readiness Center

The Airman & Family Readiness Center now has an EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) – Family Support (FS) Coordinator will assist families in navigating the programs, resources, and activities available for their dependents with special needs, to include the stressors of relocation. These resources include: both base and community information, guidance, special events, a monthly support group and information & referral. Families do not have to be already enrolled in EFMP to use this service; it is open to everyone. For details, questions, or assistance call Ruthy Srun, EFMP – FS Coordinator at the A&FRC at 884-6830 or 5441. > View Brochure

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The AFAS is the official charity of the US Air Force. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance in emergency situations. Other special programs available through the Air Force Aid Society are Give Parents a Break, Volunteer Childcare, General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant, Car Care Because We Care, Child Care for PCS Program, and Bundles for Babies Program. For more information please visit the AFAS at http://www.afas.org/index.cfm.

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If you or a family member plan to enter the job market or want to start planning for a career, this program will help you. Workshops, individual assistance, and computers are available to teach you how to write résumés, dress for success, interview effectively, seek federal and state employment, network, and penetrate the hidden job market. Also, in partnership with JobsPlus One Stop Career Center an Employment Orientation is offered every Tuesday with detailed information about the local labor market and all services available to job seekers.

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A one-stop information center on services provided at Hurlburt Field and Eglin AF Base, agencies in the Fort Walton Beach community, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties. If we don’t provide the services, we will refer you to the agency that does!

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Skill building programs that focus on milestones and hurdles throughout one’s life span. Personal growth and relationship issues such as boundaries, relationships, parenting, and communication are a few of the topics addressed. Single Parents and Moms & Tots groups meet regularly at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Commando Heart Link is offered to increase spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, traditions, protocol and supporting agencies. Other Personal & Work Life Classes are offered monthly or individuals are welcome to seek individual assistance with a Community Readiness Consultant. This summer we will be offering Marriage, Family and Single Airman Retreats focusing on communication and resiliency.

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Provides information, education and referral to active duty members and their families separating or retiring from military service. The Congressionally mandatory pre-separation briefing (worth $90K in benefits) is given on every Thursday at 0800 hours (call for an appointment 884-6281). Members leaving the military with an Administrative Discharge are briefed on Wednesday mornings. A 3-day TAP Seminar covering topics such as job search skills, interviewing techniques, salary negotiation, state employment, and other transitioning information is available twice monthly. Colonels and Chiefs retiring interested in ETAP seminars, please call the TAP office for information. Veteran's Benefits Briefing, Resume Class, Federal Job Search/Resume classes are available on a monthly basis. A Mapping Your Career class is held monthly for those members retiring/separating that require career planning assistance. Veterans Disability Claims/Medical Records Reviews are available to members separating or retiring to assist in applying for VA disability. An Employment Resource Room is available for resume typing, Internet access (job research areas), as well as one-on-one assistance.

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Programs are available for all DOD ID card holders regarding all aspects of personal readiness. Separations have become a way of life in today’s military. The stress associated with deployment can be reduced by being prepared for periodic absences. The Readiness Program provides information and resources to assist members and their families to be as prepared as possible for deployments and remote assignments. Programs are available to assist members and their families in all phases of deployment including Pre-Deployment, Sustainment, and Reunion. Families can stay connected with the Hearts Apart Morale Program offering free telephone calls, e-mails and video teleconferencing. Personal and Family Readiness classes are offered.

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Participate in our community. Explore areas of interest or new career fields and open doors into new relationships by volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are available for anyone who wishes to acquire new skills or polish old ones. For those persons who have young children, the VRP will reimburse child care costs while the person volunteers on base. If you are looking for professional job experience, volunteering will give you the opportunity to document your hours and work experience for inclusion on your next job application or resume.

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Offers information and assistance to minimize the physical and emotional impact of relocating. Plan My Move and Military Installations are a computer network system that provides specific up-to-date information on military installations worldwide. Individual consultations are available to help plan for the upcoming PCS. A Resource Room is available with Internet access (WiFi internet access point) to research information on a new location or to maintain communication with friends and family while in transit. Information and certificates of eligibility are provided for the Air Force Aid Child Care for PCS Program. All programs are open to military, DoD civilians and their families. Also, a spouse orientation is conducted once a quarter to help spouses obtain information about the military and civilian community and all the services that are available to them.

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Offers consumer information, education and counseling on finances. Counselors may analyze your financial situation on a one on one basis to pinpoint problem areas and formulate a budget and payoff schedule for debts. Financial counseling focuses on preventing or resolving problems by helping people find ways to bring their income and expenses into balance. Counselors are also available for Commanders Call, or Squadron briefings. Topics such as car buying, investing (TSP/Roth IRA's), home purchase, credit reports/FICO scores, are available for discussion by an Accredited Financial Counselor.

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Wounded Warriors receive enhanced supportive transitional services from the staff at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. This includes individualized services that assist the wounded warrior and their family members explore finances, employment, VA benefits and entitlements, and referral to community agencies as needed, who can also offer supportive services.

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In the event of overwhelming trauma, mass casualties or disaster the Airman & Family Readiness Center in conjunction with other base agencies will provide informational, financial, social and emotional support to all DoD ID Card Holders.

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The purpose of this program is to assist parents and caregivers of school age children understand the local educational opportunities and to educate school administrators, counselors and teachers on military life and its impact on military children. The School Liaison Officer (SLO) role is to ensure that military children get the best possible education regardless of where they attend school. They also act as an advocate and intermediary among the parents, the military community, and the local community.

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