Fourth Quarter FY-2011

SnapshotsFleet & Family Support ProgramChild & Youth Program

Bayview Hills Branch Fallon Lemoore San Diego Village at Serra Mesa (619) 556-1275 (775) 426-3333 (559) 998-4042 (619) 556-7404 Branch

(619) 556-1277China Lake El Centro Gateway Village Monterey Ventura(760) 939-4545 (760) 339-2241 Branch (831) 656-3060 (805) 982-5037

(619) 222-5548

Coronado Murphy Canyon(619) 545-6071 (858) 277-4259

Point Loma(619) 553-8306

2nd Annual Individual Augmentee (IA) Beach Bash

The Second Annual San Diego IA Beach Bash recognized sacrifices of IAs and their families during these challenging assignments. The event was a collaborative effort of Naval Base Coronado, Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), FFSC San Diego, NRSW Marketing, Child and Youth Programs, School Liaison Officers, and base leadership teams. Over 450 Sailors and families attended to enjoy free food, music, beach activities, kids’ crafts, and more. IA families were able to see deployment locations on a world map at the event.

Ombudsmen & Family Readiness Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

FFSC San Diego, Armed Services YMCA, San Diego Navy League, and USO San Diego collaborated with representatives of the Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps to host the 2011 USN/USCG Ombudsman and USMC Family Readiness Volunteers Recognition Ceremony at the Sheraton Harbor Island. Over 300 USN/USCG Ombudsmen and USMC Family Readiness Volunteers were honored with certificates of appreciation and recognition gifts and over 750 attended the event.

Kids’ ZoneNaval Base Coronado's Child Development Centers

provided a fun and entertaining "Kid's Zone" for the

children of previous and currently deployed IAs. This

event significantly contributed to making the IA Beach

Bash a fun day for all.

E x e r c i s e C i t a d e l R u m b l e

El Centro CYP participated in exercise Citadel

Rumble by evacuating the CYP Center due to a raw

sewage spill. Children participated by simulating a

raw sewage spill on them and receiving medical

checks.

Family Readiness Group (FRG) Advanced Training at Microsoft Store

FFSC San Diego conducted a very successful pilot

FRG Advanced Training at the Microsoft Store in

San Diego for FRG leaders. Comments received

included, “Great training!” “We would never have

discovered this or tried it on our own.” “Can we

do more training like this?” This was a great way to

spark interest and participation in FRG events.

The training focused on creating a movie using the

pictures and video clips taken during the class. It

was a fast-paced training, but it held everyone's

interest.

Missoula Children's Theater (MCT) in San Diego

San Diego CYP teamed up with MCT, an

organization which works with children around

the world developing life skills through

participating in the performing arts. Auditions

were held for a part in the production of the

"Wiz of the West." Rehearsals and three

different workshops (Improvisation, Mime, and

Makeup) were conducted. Approximately 37

children participated in the workshops. Over 60

parents and children attended the play.

Laughter, smiles and video cameras were seen

and heard throughout the entire production.

Coastal Trail Walk for Suicide Prevention

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention

Awareness Day FFSC Monterey clinicians

partnered with Suicide Prevention Services of

Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties in

hosting a walk. FFSC provided information on

services available for military families affected by

suicide and was on hand to talk to participants.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training

Naval Support Activity Monterey's SAPR advocates

recently participated in refresher training. One of

the highlights of the all day training was a

presentation by the Monterey County Rape Crisis

Center (MCRCC) on by-stander intervention and

the services provided by MCRCC.

FFSC San Diego Host Job Fair

FFSC's semi-annual Job Fair held at the Scottish Rite Center netted a large turnout of 71 prospective employers to network with more than 650 transitioning service members, family members, and ing employment.

Eighty people attended the two “How to Work a Job Fair” information sessions and 55 people tokk advantage of the on-the-spot resume reviews conducted by FFSC's Career Specialists.

retirees seek

The Family Readiness Express Makes New Inroads

The Family Readiness Express (FRE) routinely visited

San Diego area Child Development Centers and

participated in several local Back to School Fairs.

The FRE staff takes information and resources to

the families in the general community to facilitate

ease of access. This past FY the FRE contacts with

customers increased by over 96%.

Emergency Exercise

FFSC Monterey staff participated in a command

emergency preparedness exercise by establishing

the Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC)

and Family Information Call Center (FICC). During

the scenario FFSC staff and other EFAC members

provided information and referrals to several

volunteers who were “role-playing” victims.

Exceptional Family Member Program POC Training

FFSC San Diego EFMP Liaisons annually offer

several classes to train Command Exceptional

Family Member Points of Contact (POC).

Presentations include a representative from the

EFMP Coordinator's office at Naval Medical Center

San Diego (NMCSD), an Ombudsman serving on

FFSC San Diego's EFM Coordination Committee, a

School Liaison Officer and representatives from

other San Diego agencies.