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EFS May & June 2024 - FINAL v2

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sill.armymwr.com 21 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. ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER) Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emer- gency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. To apply for AER assistance, please call (580) 442-0641/2559/4916 to schedule an appointment. 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 support to victims of domestic abuse to include crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance in secur- ing medical treatment for injuries, information 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 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. FINANCIAL WELLNESS CLASSES Don't miss out on this Financial Wellness for Newcomers - FRP Common Military Training. Topics include Managing debt and credit, resolving 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 MAY: 8, 15, 22, 29: Bldg. 4700 (RM 216) JUNE: 5, 12, 19, 26: Bldg. 4700 (RM 216) 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. Join us for fun activities, circle time, singing, and more! Limited space available. There will be no Playgroup on June 13. LOCATION: 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, MAY 2 & JUN 6 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 MAY 14 & 28 JUN 11 & 25 SPECIAL CONNECTIONS • 6 PM An opportunity for Military Families with common experiences connect using educa- tional and recreational activities. COST: FREE LOCATION: 2869 CRAIG RD Thu, MAY 23 & JUN 27 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, JUN 6 FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS Dinner and childcare provided. MAY 2: Retirement Planning TIME: 6 PM | COST: FREE LOCATION: Frontier Chapel Thu, MAY 2 CAREER TOUCHPOINT CLASSES MAY 8: Divorce (2:30 PM) MAY 15: Disabling Condition (2:30 PM) JUNE 5: Promotion (2:30 PM) JUNE 12: Continuation Pay (2:30 PM) COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 216) MAY 8 & 15, JUN 5 & 12 MAY 13, JUN 10 & 24 OPEN PLAY • 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. Limited space. LOCATION: 2869 CRAIG RD RESUME BASICS WORKSHOP Develop basic resume writing skills and identify skillsets employers want to see. TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, MAY 2 INTERVIEW TIPS & SALARY NEGOTIATION Prepare yourself for future interviews. Learn how to answer questions and negotiation your salary. TIME: 11 AM | COST: FREE LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, MAY 2 All classes above are also provided virtually. For more information, call (580) 442-4916.

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