ACS NEWSLETTER

September 2016

Come to ACS for financial education classes! Financial classes for September and October are offered at ACS from 0900-1130 unless otherwise specified. To register call ACS at 520-533-2330/2967. September 7: Money Management 101-Basics of banking, budgeting, credit and credit reports, and debt management September 15: Financing College - One of the largest, and most expensive, pieces of

the puzzle is how to pay for education (1000-1100) September 21: Consumer Awareness and Protections-Getting the most for your money, buying insurance, and Identity Theft prevention October 5: Money Management 101-Basics of banking, budgeting, credit and credit reports, and debt management October 13: Money and Your Move-Tips for preparing and saving money during your PCS move (1000-1100)

October 19: Consumer Awareness and Protections-Getting the most for your money, buying insurance, and Identity Theft prevention For Financial Assistance Call 533-2967

Financial Readiness Program: Financing College & More!

SEPTEMBER 4: Labor Day is a dedicated to honoring and remembering the achievements of the US worker. It is national celebration which recognizes the contributions that American workers have made to the prosperity of their nation. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September as a three day weekend.

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Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is a Family training and readiness program that provides participants with a better understanding of Army culture, as well as the skills and resources needed to become resilient, self-sufficient and self-reliant members of the military community.

How To Take AFTB Online Courses:

1. Go to www.myarmyonesource.com 2. Login with your existing account or click on "Register" in the upper right hand corner. 3. Once logged on, click on "Online Training" in the upper right of the page. 4. Click on the box "Computer Based Training" AFTB courses are in the Online Learning Management System.

5. The online learning screen will pop up and you will see the AFTB courses listed first. 6. Complete the modules at your own pace. 7. Once a full level is complete, print your completion certificate. For more

information

call 533-5719

See What Army Family Team Building Has to Offer!

The Army Volunteer Corps is open to military personnel, their Family members and civilian personnel from both the military and civilian communities. Army

Community Service is now recruiting volunteers for the following volunteer positions; Information and Referral, Relocation, the Exceptional Family Member Program and

Administrative Assistant. Volunteering offers many benefits and opportunities. Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer should call (520) 533-2330.

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Raising Awareness of the Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to families with special needs. The objective of the EFMP is to assess, document, and code the special education and medical needs of eligible family members and forward these coded needs to military personnel for consideration during assignment process.

Benefits of the program include consideration of the medical needs of the EFM during the assignment process and assignment of Soldiers to areas where medical and special education needs can be accommodated, provided there is a valid personnel requirement for the Soldier’s grade and specialty. If you think you might have a Family Member that is eligible for services, here’s a quick and easy way to determine if they may qualify for EFMP enrollment. If any question below is answered “yes”, please contact the Army Community Service EFMP Office. 1. Special education services that are specified on an Individual Education Plan or Early Intervention Services specified on and Individual Family Service Plan. 2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder

requiring intensive management by any provider. 3. Any diagnosis requiring medical care above the level normally provided by a Family Practitioner in an outpatient clinic setting 4. Potentially life-threatening conditions or conditions requiring intensive follow-up support within the past 5 years. 5. Chronic outpatient or impatient mental health treatment within the past 5 years. Enrollment in EFMP does not adversely affect selection for promotion, school or assignment. Additionally, information concerning enrollment in EFMP or any data used in the program is not made available to local or DA promotion or school selection boards.

For further information please call

533-6871 or 538-5899

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and together, we can take a stand. Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program is sponsoring WALK The TALK in an effort to raise awareness on Ft. Huachuca. We have learned that many victims are discouraged or feel hopeless without a strong support network advocating for them. WALK THE TALK is designed to create a supportive statement – “We do care.” SAVE THE DATE: Please join us on 27 October 2016 when we meet at Barnes Field House between 0900 to 1200 to stand in solidarity to end domestic violence. This is your chance to be part of the solution as you walk the track, gather information and post an inspirational or encouraging message on our survivor board. Our WALK THE TALK theme is 3 fold. We are

focusing on physical health, emotional health and social health, so each information station provides walkers with useful information and

gift-bag tools to build on all three themes. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th as you step up to make a statement for ending domestic violence. Solutions are not easy, but we know that setting strong policy, capturing media information and speaking out are all fires that ignite hope for survivors. To kindle a united front, the Ft. Huachuca victim advocate created “Purple Friday,” in

hopes that wearing purple once a week throughout October will send a message of support and empowerment to people who suffer in silence. Purple Friday sends a message of respect and hope, so please join us by wearing purple clothing or a purple ribbon during the month of October – you can stop by Army community Service to pick up a purple ribbon lapel pin – we’d enjoy having you visit. We are looking for your support to become a strong voice for ending domestic violence, so WALK THE TALK, wear purple and make a statement of encouragement for survivors. We can change the way society responds to domestic violence, and we can support victim advocacy. For additional information and to register for WALK THE TALK, please contact Family Advocacy at (520) 533-2993.

WALK A MILE IN HER/HIS SHOES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Let’s Join Together To Be HEARD

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The next Federal Resume class is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th and October 11th 2016 (8:30 am to noon) in our ACS Conference Room. Pre-Registration is required (520-533-2330). ACS ERP Services, including job list emailing, will be limited until a full Time ERP representative is hired. Our ACS FB Page will continue to provide employment information. General Information (Employment Welcome Packet) is available at the ACS Front Desk and local support agency information is posted on the JOB Information Board at ACS.

Sierra Vista Employment Resources: (Employment Workshops, Job Boards and More): Goodwill Job Connections (520-895-

5993) – 2015 E. Fry Blvd (rear of Goodwill Retail Store)

Arizona @ Work (520-458-9309) – 1843 Paseo San Luis

Arizona Job Connection: https://azjobconnection.gov Priority Placement Program Information: If a spouse fully qualifies for a federal position, they may be eligible for non-competitive placement authority if certain requirements are met. Questions about the Priority Placement Program (PPP)? Call our Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (520-538-6102) or contact ACS ERP for more information. Passport Career is a portal offering access to 20 million jobs, city to city, county to county, state to state, and country to country! Visit www.passportcareer.com for more information. Pick up an ERP Welcome Packet that includes FREE registration information for this site at the ACS Reception Desk. USAJOBS has a new look: https://www.usajobs.gov/

Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

SEPTEMBER 11: Patriot Day is a day the US remembers the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This day is commonly referred to as 9-11 (Nine-Eleven). It is believed that 2,977 people died in the attacks. President George W. Bush proclaimed September 11th Patriot Day in 2002.

SEPTEMBER 22: Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun is perpendicular to the equator. This day has equal hours of day and night. The first day of Fall is also called the Autumnal Equinox. In many areas it coincides with harvests. The first day of Fall happens between each year between September 22 and 24.

“The mission of the ACS center is to facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of Service Members, civilian employees and Families. Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements, eliminate duplication in

service delivery, and measure service effectiveness.”

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We offer information and referral services as well as a wide variety of programs

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Here's why leaves change color in the fall! The simple answer is that most of those pigments are always there, serving important physiological functions. When the plant prepares to shed the leaves, it pulls out some of the more valuable chemicals and stores them in the stems and roots. Chlorophyll production stops and it is bleached by sunlight, exposing the other pigments that the chlorophyll had been masking. In montane plants (those in cool, moist zones usually dominated by evergreen trees), it's cold temperatures that trigger dormancy and leaf fall, but the same process occurs in many tropical plants in response to drying at the end of the rainy season. SOURCE: Mark Dimmitt, director of natural history at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

HEY KIDS!

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Assistance is provided in the form of interest-free loans, grants or a combination of both during time of emergency to relieve distress of Soldiers and their Family members. AER offers scholarships for dependent children through the web site www.aer.hq.org

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) A grassroots-level process that identifies issues of concern of the global Army Family. AFAP is an annual conference that allows everyone in the Army the opportunity to influence his/her own quality of life and standard of living.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) An Army-wide program for all Family Members associated with the military. Classes are available at ACS or online at myarmylifetoo.com. There are three levels of classes: Level I: the basics of military life to include entitlements & benefits, impact of the mission, acronyms, customs and courtesies, etc. Level II & III: self-enhancement. Perfect for the FRG volunteer. Classes include conflict resolution, personality traits, time management, etc.

Army Volunteer Corps (AVCC) The Army Volunteer Corps is a central point of contact for those wishing to volunteer in the community. Volunteering offers job skills, training, references and networking opportunities. Volunteers may earn certificates of appreciation, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medals (MOVSM), etc.

Employment Readiness Program (ERP) Employment Readiness is intended to maximize opportunities for initial and continued employment by providing employment counseling, job information, skills training, and referral services. The ERP is intended to assist Service Members, Family Members, retirees, as well as DOD civilians.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Is a mandatory enrollment program that coordinates with military and civilian agencies to provide community support, housing, education, medical and personnel services to Families with special needs. The special need could be physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual. Examples of special needs are: asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, limited mobility, language difficulties, depression, or developmental delays. The program also offers systems navigation services for community resources.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) The Family Advocacy Program is designed to preserve Family wellness through prevention. Prevention is accomplished through awareness, education and support. These goals are achieved through distribution of written material, support groups and classes. Unit presentations may be arranged to meet group specific requirements.

Family Advocacy Programs Domestic Violence Program / Child Abuse Prevention

Sexual Assault Prevention / Family Violence Prevention Victim Advocacy & Transitional Compensation

FAP New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

This voluntary program provides educational and supportive services and in-home services to military families with children up to three years old, including Families who are expecting a baby. Focusing on Family support, NPSP attempts to increase Family well-being through community education and the promotion of healthy Family functioning.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

SOS is a multi-agency approach to delivering servicers to survivors. SOS will allow the Army to better identify the needs of others touched by the loss of a Soldier. The SOS Mission is to expand and improve services to Survivors.

Information, Referral and Follow Up (IR&F) IR&F provides ready access to information that will assist Service Members and their Families in meeting needs and improving quality of life. It also establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with private, public, military and volunteer information and referral agencies.

Financial Readiness Program The Financial Readiness Program educates Service Members, Family members, and the Fort Huachuca community about their consumer rights. Financial assistance is given in spending plans, budgeting, debt liquidation, credit concerns, security clearance concerns, Family Supplemental Subsistence Allowance, Service Members Civil Relief Act, etc. Unit training is available, as well as one-on-one appointments.

Mobilization and Deployment The Mobilization Deployment Specialist will support the Deployment and Mobilization mission by assisting the command, Service Members and their Families throughout the deployment cycle. Unit training as well as one-on-one assistance is available. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to: Rear Detachment Training, pre-deployment, post deployment, reunion workshops, Family Care Plan Assistance, Operation R.E.A.D.Y. training, Family Readiness Group training and assistance, and Family “survival” strategies throughout the deployment cycle.

Relocation Readiness Program (RAP) RAP will assist in easing the burden of moving. Assistance offered; official installation packets, welcome packets, Lending Closet, overseas briefings, sponsorship training, and various resources.

CALL 520-533-2330 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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