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sill.armymwr.com 17 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. Call us: (580) 442-4282. FINANCIAL READINESS The Fort Sill Financial Readiness Program offers financial education, budget counseling, and support services to assist Soldiers and their Families. Call us: (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 SEPT: 4, 11, 18, 24: Bldg. 4700 (RM 216) OCT: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 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. No playgroup on October 17 and 31. LOCATION: 2869 CRAIG RD 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 SEPT 10 & 24 OCT 8 & 22 SPECIAL CONNECTIONS • 6 PM An opportunity for Military Families with common experiences to connect using educa- tional and recreational activities. COST: FREE LOCATION: 2869 CRAIG RD SEPT 26 & OCT 24 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. MANDATORY TOUCHPOINT CLASSES SEPT 4: Disabling Condition (2:30 PM) SEPT 11: Promotion (2:30 PM) OCT 2: Continuation Pay (2:30 PM) OCT 9: Vesting in the TSP (2:30 PM) COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 216) SEPT 4 & 11 OCT 2 & 9 SEPT 9 & 23 OCT 14 & 28 OPEN PLAY ZONE • 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, SEPT 5 INTERVIEW TIPS & SALARY NEGOTIATION Prepare yourself for future interviews. Learn how to answer questions and negotiate your salary. TIME: 11 AM | COST: FREE LOCATION: BLDG 4700 (RM 227) Thu, SEPT 5 All classes are also provided virtually. For more information, call (580) 442-4916. WEDNESDAYS STORYTIME W/ NPSP • 10 AM Join us each week for a fun time learning through song/dance, crafting, play, and a story! Each week will highlight a new theme. LOCATION: NYE LIBRARY ACS JOB & EDUCATION FAIR • 1 PM Enjoy over 40 vendors ready to share employ- ment and education opportunities with the Mil- itary connected community for future careers. COST: FREE | LOCATION: BLDG 2502 Thu, SEPT 12 FINANCIAL READINESS CLASSES SEPT 19: Planning Your Financial Future SEPT 26: Credit Management OCT 3: Emergency Financial Preparedness OCT 17: Holiday Spending OCT 24: Saving and Investing COST: FREE | TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 PM LOCATION: FRONTIER CHAPEL SEPT 19 & 26 OCT 3, 17, & 24