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FMWR WELCOME GUIDE • FORT SILL | 9 EMPLOYMENT READINESS Our Employment Readiness Program pro- vides support in the areas of civilian and federal resume development and review, job opportunities, education/scholarship in- formation, interview technique and tips, and advice on how to overcome the employment barriers military Families face. We host class- es, information fairs, networking events, and other supportive services necesssary to min- imize the employment problems associated with relocation. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM The U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is dedicated to the prevention, educa- tion, prompt reporting, investigation, inter- vention, and treatment of spousal and child abuse and neglect. The program provides a variety of services to Soldiers and Families to promote resiliency and readiness through the enhancement of relationship, coping, and parenting skills. These skills help to decrease the incidences of both intimate partner violence and child abuse/neglect by helping Families identify, establish and maintain their resilience. This mission is accomplished through a variety of classes, groups, workshops and counseling, and intervention services such as: preven- tion and educational classes and workshops, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Program (DAVAP), New Parent Support Program (NPSP), and more. DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCACY (DAVA) PROGRAM Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Program provides assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse to include crisis interven- tion, safety planning, assistance in securing medical treatment, information on legal rights and proceedings, referral to military and Civilian shelters and more. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Soldiers and Family members. EMERGENCY: 911 24-HOUR HOTLINE: (580) 574-0871 NATIONAL HOTLINE: (800) 799-7233 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides an all-inclusive approach in coordinating military and Civilian com- munity, educational, medical, housing, and personnel services to help Soldiers and their Families with special needs. An Exceptional Family member is a Family member with any physical, emotional, de- velopmental, or intellectual disorder that requires treatment, therapy, education, or counseling, and meets the eligibility criteria. Our program offers the following Family support: on and off post agencies and sup- port groups, educational workshops and recreational activities, relocation services, support counseling for Family members, re- spite care services, educational and medical advocacy for needed services, facilitating exceptions to policy for housing, and more. For more information (580) 442-6818. NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) Are you expecting a new baby or already have a child under the age of three? Give your child the best with free and voluntary services that the New Parent Support Pro- gram (NPSP) offers for prenatal and post- natal education such as: Baby Massage Groups, customized breastfeeding support, playgroups, park adventures, and more! ARMY VOLUNTEER CORPS The Army Volunteer Corps focuses on sup- porting Soldiers, Family members, surviving spouses, and civilian personnel through community involvement. Volunteer oppor- tunities are available both on and off post. Individuals are matched to volunteer posi- tions according to skill, experience and time available. Participants learn new skills, make friends, and become a part of the communi- ty. Volunteering can also be a wonderful way to gain job experience. An annual recogni- tion ceremony is conducted to honor our Fort Sill volunteers!