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sill.armymwr.com 19 FINANCIAL READINESS The Fort Sill Financial Readiness Program offers financial education, budget counseling, and support services to assist Soldiers and their Families. Phone Number: (580) 442-4916. HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCACY (DAVA) PROGRAM This program provides comprehensive assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse to include crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, in- formation on legal rights and proceedings, referral to Military and Civilian shelters and other resources available to victims. Victim Advocacy services are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to Soldiers and Family Members who are victims of intimate partner violence. 24 HOUR HOTLINE: (580) 574-0871 EMERGENCY: 911 NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1 (800) 799-7233 Prepare for your PCS Now! Start prepping now so things go smoother later. We offer customized moving checklists, installation specific information, resources for your child during your move, and basic household items to borrow. You'll learn more about your OCONUS location and employment resources for your move. Visit Army Community Service at the Welcome Center (BLDG 4700). FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) helps Soldiers and their Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of Military life. FAP provides many services to help strengthen Army Families. DEBT & CREDIT MANAGEMENT Topics inlcude Managing debt and credit, resolv- ing errors on a credit report, raising your credit score, examine the impact of special pay and entitlements, Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA). TIME: 1 PM | COST: FREE JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Bldg. 4700 (RM 216) FEBRUARY 7, 21: Bldg. 4700 (RM 216) FEBRUARY 14, 28: Bldg. 4700 (RM 209) OPEN TO: MILITARY/DOD ID WEDNESDAYS 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, medical, educational, and personnel services to Family Members with special needs. For more information, call our office at: (580) 442-6818. NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM Give your baby or toddler the best start with free and voluntary services with the New Parent Support Program (NPSP). NPSP offers prenatal and postnatal education that ranges from playgroups, growth, and development screeners to customized breastfeeding support and more! NPSP offers you the opportunity to express concerns and ask questions with trained professionals in the comfort of your own home or virtually. Call us: (580) 442-4916 THURSDAYS PLAYGROUP • 9:30 AM Military children birth to five (5) years old are invited to bring their favorite "Big Person" for lots of parent/child fun. Our Home Visitors will be available to discuss all things parenting and kid related while parents and little one's play. Limited space. LOCATION: BLDG 2869 Craig Rd. EFMP ORIENTATION • 10 - 11:30 AM Learn about community resources, respite care, IEP support, special events and programming. Registration is required. Thu, JAN 4 & FEB 1 EFMP PLAYGROUP • 10:30 AM EFMP Family Members are invited to check out our new sensory and arts and crafts spaces. For more information, call (580) 442-0670. LOCATION: 2869 CRAIG RD JAN 9 & 23 FEB 13 & 27 SPECIAL CONNECTIONS • 6 PM An opportunity for Military Families with common experiences connect using educa- tional and recreational activities. COST: FREE LOCATION: BLDG 2869 Craig Rd. Thu, JAN 25 & FEB 29 EMPLOYMENT READINESS Our Employment Readiness Program provides information and support in the areas of civilian and federal resume development and review, job opportunities, education/scholarship information, interview techniques and tips, and how to overcome the employ- ment barriers Military Families face. For more information, call our office at: (580) 442-4916. FEDERAL RESUME WORKSHOP Learn how to tailor your resume, find key words, and work through the quesionnaire for Federal Employment. TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, FEB 1 RESUME BASICS WORKSHOP Need a resume, but unsure how to start one? Learn the basics of resume writing with the Employment Readiness Program. TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, FEB 29 INTERVIEW TIPS AND SALARY NEGOTIATION Learn about the different types of interview questions and how to approach the most com- mon ones as well as when to bring up salary. You'll also l earn tips on how to negotiate the offer. TIME: 11 AM | COST: FREE LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, FEB 29 SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES Survivor Outreach Services provides monthly support groups for Family members, friends and battle buddies of Fallen Service Members. The group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one on active duty. Phone Number: (580) 442-4282. TAX PREP FOR SERVICE MEMBERS This class covers the terminology associated with Federal Income Taxes, the information needed to prepare ones Individual Income Tax Return, and an overview of where figures are entered on IRS Form 1040. TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM G-29) Thu, FEB 15 & 22