Army Community Service Relocation Readiness

Program Unit Sponsorship Training

(254) 287-4471 FHRelocation@hood.army.mil

Initial Contact

Welcome Letter Phone Contact or Email Send Welcome Packet Provide Lodging ( 1-800-Go Army

1) Refer to SITES website

www.dmdc.osd.army.mil/appj/sit

es

Unit responsibilities

Sponsorship PacketEnsure sponsors are trainedPool of SoldiersFamiliar with Ft Hood programs Services Understand Crisis Intervention

AVAILABLE REFERENCESDA 5434 Sponsorship FormAR and Fort Hood Reg 600-8-8

http://www.apd.army.mil/series_range_pubs.asp?range=600

Sample Sponsor Personal LetterNewcomer Needs Assessment checklistFort Hood Useful Phone Numbers

( on Fort Hood Website)

WHERE TO GET ANSWERS BEFORE ARRIVAL

InstallationLocal Community EducationEmployment

Medical and DentalHousingRelocation Services

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sites/index.jsp

RESOURCESAdvocacy & Prevention BranchProvides a comprehensive array of educational programs and support services dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence. These programs include: Stress/anger management, New Parent Support Program +, Couples Relationship Enrichment, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Single Soldier Parents Support Program and Victim Advocacy Program.

Employment Readiness Branch Provides assistance to military spouses

and family members in acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the workforce and to develop a career/work plan.

Exceptional Family Member Program Is a DA program designed to assist AD

personnel who have EFMP members with special medical/ educational requirements

Financial Readiness Branch focuses on improving soldier and family personal financial management and their ability to act as informed and responsible consumers. Components of the Branch include the Consumer Affairs/ Solicitation Office, Financial Assistance Program (CAFAP) and Army Emergency Relief (AER).

Information & Referral & Outreach provides detailed information and referrals to educate and assist individuals in need, to locate and access post wide services.

Soldier & Family Readiness Branch provides assistance with volunteering and deployment concerns.. includes Army Volunteer Corps, Mobilization & Deployment, Army Family Action Plan, and Army Family Team Building.

RESOURCES

Relocation Readiness Program

NEWCOMER’S COUNSELING CHECKLIST

LENDING CLOSET

SPONSOR A SPOUSE

UNIT SPONSORSHIP TRAINING

HOOD HOWDY NEWCOMERS FAIR

INTERNATIONAL SPOUSE (ESL)

WAITING FAMILIES

Newcomer’s Information Lending Closet Welcome Packets/CD’s Settling-In Checklist Spouse Employment Referral Financial Assistance Referral Foreign-Born Spouse Referral Exceptional Family Member Referral Community Information Cards available on the ACS website, at the Copeland Soldier Service Center, and Relocation Readiness Program Office

Sponsor a Spouse Program

English as a Second Language Class ScheduleCitizenship/Naturalization Website Referral (www.uscis.gov)International Spouse Support GroupInternational spouse form available

International Spouse Program

Housing/Lodging

HousehuntingGovernment HousingHousing Referral Deposit WaiversReview Lease

Lodging Guest HouseHotelsMake reservation 1-800-Go Army1

MORE RESOURCESAdult Continuing Education http://esd.hood.army.mil/Army University Access Online

http://esd.hood.army.mil/links.htmChild & Youth Services

http://www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htmHousing

http://www.dpw.hood.army.mil/MilitaryOneSource

http://www.militaryonesource.com/ MWR Programs

http://www.hoodmwr.com/Transportation

http://www.hood.army.mil/doltransportation/home.html

MORE RESOURCESSCHOOLS

KISD (www.killeenisd.org) 501-003429 Elementary Schools11 Middle Schools4 High Schools9 Elementary Schools6 Specialized campuses

CCISD (www.ccisd.com) 547-12276 Elementary Schools2 Intermediate Schools2 Junior High Schools1 High School 1 Specialty campus SITES link to other local school districts

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