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: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”

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.

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

A&FRF Services & SupportEverything We Do Involves

Readiness

Information & Referral

Family Life Education

Employment Assistance

Transition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Discovery Center

Personal & Family Readiness

Personal Financial Management

Air Force Aid Society

Information & Referral

• On and off base resources for:• Volunteer Opportunities

• Scholarship Information

• Adoption• Parenting• Employment Opportunities

• Local Information

Family Life Education*Deal With Family Issues*

Assessments for ReferralEducational Classes in

• Couples Communication (PREP)

• Boys Town Common Sense Parenting

Employment Assistance*Job Searching*

Job Bank OpportunitiesAssessments for SkillsResume Writing Class

• Individual Resume Review

• Interviewing SkillsCareer/Job Fairs

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 CounselingExecutive & Chiefs TAP Excel with a Mentor

Relocation Assistance*Make that Move Easier*

Information: (SITES) • www.afcrossroads.com• www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites

Smooth Move Sponsorship Training

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

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

Personal & Family Readiness*Deployment Support*

Pre-Deployment BriefingsSupport During

Deployment• Hearts Apart Program

(AHAM)• Internet/E-mail Support

Reintegration/Reunion Wounded Warrior Issues

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

Air Force Aid Society

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

Air Force Aid Society*Here to Help*

Emergency Financial Assistance• Food, Rent & Utilities• Essential Car Repairs• Emergency Travel• Medical & Dental Expenses

• Pay/Allotment Problems

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

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

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)

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

Airman & Family Readiness Center

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