5820
21st Street,
Fort Belvoir, Bldg 210
703-805-4590
Hours of Operation:
8am - 4pm, Mon - Fri,
except Federal Holidays
Closed first Wednesday of every month from
12pm - 4pm
for professional development training. |
Army
Community Service Phone Numbers
Army
Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Employment Readiness Program (ERP)
Special Programs
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Exceptional
Family Member Program (EFMP)
Financial
Readiness Program (FRP)
What Is In Your Credit Report?
Information and Referral (I&R)
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator (AVCC)
Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)
New Parent Support Program
Play Morning
Army
Family Action Plan (AFAP) Program Manager: Faitheleen Henderson, 703-805-4152. AFAP is a grassroots level forum for Soldiers, civilians,
and retirees and family members, to identify issues that affect
quality of life and propose solutions that build self-reliance.
The AFAP process further unites the Belvoir community and keeps
all levels of the chain of command informed. Delegates from units
on post and installation families represent America's Army Family
by identifying, developing, and prioritizing unit/community/installation
quality of life issues. The AFAP office is located in Bldg. 210,
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Army
Family Team Building (AFTB) The
Fort Belvoir AFTB Program provides 43 classes presented in three
Levels; these classes educate and empower military families to
be self-reliant and comfortable with their military environment.
All classes are free and taught by professionally trained instructors.
All AFTB Levels are taught in the AFTB Classroom, Building 1153,
Gunston Road (next to Dunkin Donuts) and childcare is available
with pre-registration.
Level I focuses on learning the Army life covering such topics as Entitlement and Benefits, Financial Readiness, Family Readiness Groups, Impact of the Mission and more.
Level II teaches life skills that help individuals to grow to include Management Skills (Communication, Conflict, Understanding Needs, Time, Stress, Meeting, etc) as well as beginning Leadership classes.
Level III works with Leadership skills with classes such as Listening Skills, Building a Cohesive Team, Motivating Factors, Group Conflict Management, How to Develop a Presentation and many more.
Unit Trainings will be done upon request. Promotion points can be earned by Soldiers who complete each Level and receive the official certificate. Courses can be taken on line as well at myarmylifetoo.com.
AFTB classes are useful not only in the military community we live in, but to provide education which translates into job skills and resume building. Come join us and meet new people, network and learn more about something you already thought you knew!
AFTB is located in Bldg. 1153, 9651 Gunston
Road.
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Army
Emergency Relief (AER) Army Emergency
Relief Officer, Vonnie Blanken, (703) 805-3130/4590. AER is a
private non-profit organization that provides emergency financial
assistance to military personnel (active and retired) and their
families in times of distress. AER exists primarily for helping
the Army take care of its own. There are both authorized and
unauthorized categories of AER assistance. Examples of authorized
categories would include rent, food, and essential, privately
owned vehicle repair and/or maintenance costs. Categories of
unauthorized assistance would include, for example, vacation
or ordinary leave, debt consolidation, or payment of bad checks.
Exceptions may be granted on a one-time basis, case-by-case.
AER assistance is in the form of an interest free loan, grant
and/or combination interest free loan and grant, depending on
the circumstances of the case. In 2005, AER implemented a new
category of assistance, Commanders’ Referral Program. Unit
Commanders and First Sergeants are given approval authority for
up to $1000 for AER assistance provided they have received mandatory
training provided by the AER Officer. Unit Commanders and First
Sergeants who have not received training, call the AER Officer
at 703-805-3130/4590 or email: vonnie.j.blanken@us.army.mil to
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Deployment
Deployment or Mobilization and Stability and Support Operations
(SSOs) Readiness Program Program Manager: 703-805-4590 Family assistance
and support services will be provided to families of Active Component
and Reserve Component (RC) forces and emergency-essential civilians
in support of military operations-deployment or mobilization and
SSOs (includes mass casualties, evacuation and natural disasters)
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Army
Volunteer Corps Coordinator (AVCC) Program
Manager: Faitheleen Henderson, 703-805-4152. The Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator
provides support for all volunteer activities on the installation.
The Mayoral Program and Volunteer Recognition are managed by the
AVCC. All training and recognition awards are also coordinated
and prepared at the AVCC.
What does the ACS Volunteer Program have
to offer?
Great
opportunities * Professional level jobs * Flexible hours * Childcare
while you volunteer (up to 16 hours per week) * Volunteer recognition
and awards program * Warm and inviting work atmosphere * Training
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Employment
Readiness Program (ERP) Program Manager: Vicki
Mullen, 703-805-3126/2605 ERP welcomes family members,
active duty service members, retirees, and DOD civilians
in the metropolitan area. ERP seeks to prepare these people
identify and develop personal marketable skills, whether
or not they intend to enter the job market now. Services
available include employment/career counselling, information
and referral, job banks, job search workshops, resource
library and outreach programs on request. ERP has a ninety
percent success rate in finding positions for their clients.
Most clients find employment by enrolling in the ERP program
and using the direct resume referral program. To enroll
in ERP you need to attend an orientation. Orientation is
held every other Tuesday, 12:45-2:30pm. Presenters at the
orientation include: ERP, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,
and Non Appropriated Fund Personnel. Call 703-805-4590
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Special
Programs:
On Site Recruiting Sessions
Quarterly Job Fairs
For more information call 805-2605.
Exceptional
Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is dedicated
to serving military families with special needs. All services
are held at 5820 21st Street, Bldg. 210, unless indicated
otherwise. To participate in activities, you must be enrolled
in EFMP. For more information, please contact our office
at (703) 805-2967/5435. If seeking information on EFMP
enrollment/disenrollment, overseas screenings, or records
updating, please contact the DeWitt Peidiatrics Office
at 703-805-0663. EFMP Housing Request Information.
EFMP Saturday Swim
- Families are invited to the Benyaurd Indoor swimming pool for open swim on
Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. from September - June.
Must receive swim pass from EFMP office. Admission is free for the enrolled person
and one caregiver.
Adapted Aquatics
- Swimming lessons (8 week sessions) for children who meet the criteria for EFMP.
Splash and play while learning developmental swimming instruction by a water
safety instructor. For ages 4 - 18 years. Contact EFMP Office for more information.
EFMP enrollment is required. Space is limited and is on a first come first serve
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Financial
Readiness Program (FRP)
Getting ready to transition from
Army green to civilian grey? Looking for a way to manage your cash flow, clear up your debts, save for your retirement? Want to know how to understand and correct your credit report? Got some consumer issues that you can’t resolve? Then visit the Financial Readiness Program (FRP) and get the help you need. Services offered by FRP include: Individual and family financial counseling/coaching * Debt elimination program * Mandatory Financial Readiness Training for First Term Soldiers * Mandatory Initial PCS Move Training for First Term Soldiers * Regular classes on various financial topics: Homebuying, Investing, Insurance, Budget Management and more…*- Army Emergency Relief (AER) * Consumer Advocacy/Complaint Resolution
Eligible Participants: Active duty and
retired military and their ID card family members; Reservists and
National Guard (while on active duty) and their ID card family
members; DoD civilians. Appointments are necessary for financial
counseling and may be made by calling 703-805-4590. Register
for classes by calling 703-805-4590 and asking the receptionist
to place your name on the class list you desire.
Consumer Awareness
Are you concerned about identity theft, credit reports and credit scoring? Buying
that new or used car and you are not sure if you are getting a good deal or if
it is a deal too good to be true? What are some areas you just need to be aware
of, such as Predatory Lending? Financial Readiness provides both education
and resources to equip you in becoming an informed consumer. Call for an
appointment or if you are interested in a class, 703-805-4590. back
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Information
and Referral (I&R) 703-805-5056/4590.
Information and Referral maintains an integrated resource file
of sources of service to which personnel may be referred. Referral
procedures are used when it is not possible to provide immediate
direct assistance. Follow-up procedures are provided to ensure
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Relocation
Readiness Program (RRP)
The
Relocation Readiness Program attempts to make military moves
smoother. It provides counseling, SITES and change of station
information and also assists families by providing temporary
use of household goods thru the lending closet. Programs
offered by RRP: Newcomers' Orientation and Welcome * Lending
Closet * Baby Car Seat Lending Program * Standard Installation
Topic Exchange System (SITES) * Fort Belvoir Welcome Packets
*Smooth Move Class * Reentry Briefing * ESL/Citizenship Classes
* Spouses' Network * Trip Planner* Hearts Apart Support Group
* VA Department of Veterans' Affairs Rep * Operation Ready
* Sponsorship Program
Hearts
Apart Group
Is your military spouse deployed,
geographically separated, on unaccompanied tour or extended TDY?
Come and talk to others like you. We have free childcare and
food! For more information please see
the attached flyer.*
Newcomers Orientation
If you are new to the Fort Belvoir area,
ACS hosts a Newcomers Orientation on the
first Monday of every month from 0900-1130
at the Sosa Community Center. If the 1st
Monday is a federal holiday, the orientation
will be held the following Monday.
PCS'ing Overseas?
If you are PCS'ing overseas, ACS offers "Welcome
to Germany"
classes on the 3rd Thursday of each month
from 0930-1030 at ACS.
"Welcome to Korea" classes are
offered on the 4th Thursday of each month
from 0930-1030 at ACS. Registration is required.
English as a Second
Language
Free classes for foreign-born members of
the Military District of Washington (MDW)
every Thursday, 1000-1200 at Army Community
Service, Bldg. 210. Classes are held from
Sep 07 to Jun 08. Pre-Registration is required.
For
more information or to sign up for any of these classes please
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New
Parent Support Program The
New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is designed to provide
assistance to military families through education and support
from the prenatal period through children who are six years
of age. The New Parent Support Program offers expectant parents
and parents of newborn and young children the opportunity
to learn new skills as parents and to improve old ones. Among
the services offered are parenting classes, infant care classes,
infant massage classes, playmorning, referrals and home visitation
by a registered nurse. Phone: 703-805-4547. back
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Play
Morning at Fort Belvoir
Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Location: YS Building (Bldg #1003)
Time: 1000-1200
Group Leader: Natasha Wanzer
Playmorning is a weekly playgroup for parents with children ages
birth to five years of age. This activity is free and held each
Wednesday and Thursday during the Fairfax County School year
from 1000-1200 in the YS building. The playgroup features age
appropriate songs, stories, toys, activities, arts and crafts
for parents to share with their child. This is a fantastic way
to meet other moms and dads, share information, and create play
dates for your child. First time attendees are asked to bring
military ID and immunization record--immunization records are
required for all children. Parents of infants are asked to bring
a blanket for the floor. Need more information? Please call 805-2693. back
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