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Airman & Family Readiness Center ( A&FRC)

Airman & Family Readiness Center ( A&FRC). One Team, One Force, One Family. A&FRF Mission. Assist commanders, military personnel and their families and DoD civilians balance the unique demands of the military mission and family responsibilities. Objective:

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Airman & Family Readiness Center ( A&FRC)

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  1. Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) One Team, One Force, One Family

  2. A&FRF Mission • Assist commanders, military personnel and their families and DoD civilians balance the unique demands of the military mission and family responsibilities. • Objective: Ensure we are providing support services that adequately prepare members and their families for all facets of Readiness “Provide services and support when and where they are needed”

  3. Community Readiness Consultants Liaison with unit commander’s/first sergeants Conducts assessments, focus groups, interviews Assists with identifying unit needs based upon mission, input from personnel, and trends Proposes action/implementation plans utilizing all available resources on and off base.

  4. Who Do We Serve? • Services and support tools free of charge • Services are available for: • Single Military Members • Married Military Members and Families • Reserve/Guard on Extended Active Duty • DoD Civilians • Military Retirees and their Spouses

  5. Information & Referral Family Life Education Employment Assistance Transition Assistance Relocation Assistance Discovery Center Personal & Family Readiness Personal Financial Management Air Force Aid Society A&FRF Services & SupportEverything We Do Involves Readiness

  6. Information & Referral • On and off base resources for: • Volunteer Opportunities • Scholarship Information • Adoption • Parenting • Employment Opportunities • Local Information

  7. Family Life Education*Deal With Family Issues* • Assessments for Referral • Educational Classes in • Couples Communication (PREP) • Boys Town Common Sense Parenting

  8. Employment Assistance*Job Searching* • Job Bank Opportunities • Assessments for Skills • Resume Writing Class • Individual Resume Review • Interviewing Skills • Career/Job Fairs

  9. Transition Assistance*Preparing for Civilian Life* • Transition Assistance Seminar • A&FRC, Department of Labor-Workforce Development, and Department of Veteran’s Affairs • 5-day Comprehensive Seminar • Career Fairs • Pre-separation Counseling • Executive & Chiefs TAP • Excel with a Mentor

  10. Relocation Assistance*Make that Move Easier* • Information: (SITES) • www.afcrossroads.com • www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites • Smooth Move • Sponsorship Training

  11. Key Spouses Program • Program is partnership between the Key Spouse, organizational leadership & A&FRC • Key Spouses Program provides: * a framework for stability and support * enhance the flow of communication by informing, referring and supporting families * enhance mission readiness • Key Spouses are volunteers and are selected by the squadron commander

  12. Heart Link Program • Increases spouse awareness of mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and support resources and services * fun-filled day of interactive games, presentations, and prizes * childcare and lunch are provided

  13. Personal & Family Readiness*Deployment Support* • Pre-Deployment Briefings • Support During Deployment • Hearts Apart Program (AHAM) • Internet/E-mail Support • Reintegration/Reunion Wounded Warrior Issues

  14. Personal Financial Management*Show Me the Money $$* • Educational Classes • “Growing Your Money” - 2 parts • Car Buying • Home Buying • Money Talk for Teens • Personal Financial Counseling

  15. Air Force Aid Society

  16. Doesn’t require Commander/First Sergeant approval No interest Loans Grants based upon circumstances & ability to pay (not automatic) New “Falcon” loan. Maximum of $750 for general living expenses. Must be paid back within 10 months

  17. Air Force Aid Society*Here to Help* • Emergency Financial Assistance • Food, Rent & Utilities • Essential Car Repairs • Emergency Travel • Medical & Dental Expenses • Pay/Allotment Problems

  18. Air Force Aid Society*Here to Help* • What AFAS Can’t Do • Pay Credit Card Debt • Government Travel Card • Star Card • Cover Bad Checks, Bail, or Fines • Pay Taxes or Legal Expenses • Car Registration or Ins Deductibles

  19. Air Force Aid Society*Here to Help* • Community Outreach Programs • Youth Employment Skills (YES) • Hap Arnold Scholarship • Child Care for PCS/Volunteers • Car Care Initiative • “Give Parents a Break” Child Care • Nursing Mom’s Program • Bundles for Babies • Respite Care

  20. Other helping agencies American Red Cross Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Health & Human Services (HHS) Army Emergency Relief Navy Relief Society Gen Curtis Lemay Foundation (Widows)

  21. Casualty/Survivor Benefits • Notification of Family members – serious injury/death • File for benefits • Assistance with: • Family travel • Funeral/Burial arrangements/transportation • Death Gratuity • Insurance/VA Benefits

  22. Airman & Family Readiness Center Questions?

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