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ARMY FAMILY COVENANT
ARMY FAMILY COVENANT
Army Family Covenant Initiatives
Available at APG

For Deployed Soldier Families

  • 20% reduction in Full Day and Before / After School Fees
  • 5 hours free hourly care each month during deployment
  • 16 hours free hourly care during first 45 days of return from deployment
  • 10 hours free hourly care during deployed Soldier's R & R
  • Sign up for 1 free team or individual sport per child of deployed Soldier
  • Sign up for 2 free SKIES classes per child of deployed Soldier

    All Soldiers' Families

  • Free registration / re-registrations for all CYS programs
  • Free respite care for EFMP enrollees

    Call 410-306-3698 for additional details.
    You will receive a response within 24 hours.

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    ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
    Rodman Road, Bldg 2754
    410-278-7572/7474
    DSN: 298-7572/7474
    FAX: 410-278-9685
    ACS Officer: 410-278-2500

    INSTALLATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY
    The Installation Volunteer Recognition Ceremony will take place at the Top of the Bay, Bldg 30, at 7 p.m., May 15, 2008.
    RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT CLASSES

    Couples Communication Enrichment Proram: Designed to equip couples with information, resources, and practical skills to enhance their relationship.

    May 17, 2008     Jul 19, 2008     Sep 13, 2008

    Blended Family Dynamics: Session provides information and a forum filled with practical discussion and support to achieve success within the dynamic of your unique family.

    Sep 16, 2008     Nov 6, 2008

    43rd BIRTHDAY
    July 24, 2008, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Maryland Boulevard.

    MILITARY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
    Aberdeen Post Theater, Bldg 3245, November 13, 2008, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. For more information contact ACS, Bldg 2754, Phone: 410-278-4372/7572.

    HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
    Free ticketed event, AA Recreation Center, Bldg 3326, Thursday, December 4, 2008, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free pictures with our "special guest" in his red suit starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact ACS, Bldg 2754, Phone: 410-278-4372/7572.

    CLASSES FOR TEENS: JOB VS. CAREER

    Today's work force offers many challenges and rewards. Learning has a tremendous impact on future earnings. Teens ages 13-18 will learn the benefit of a career over a job. ACS Employment program and Tina Mike, APGFCU Education Director, will help guide teens through the job and career preparation process so they can achieve their own employment success.

    TOPICS:
    - what employers are looking for
    - how to apply for a job
    - tips on resume writing
    - interviewing experience

    To enroll your Teen for this FREE class contact: Marilyn Howard, ACS Employment Readiness (410) 278-9669.
    ACS Classroom
    12:30-1:30


    Wed, Jun 18, 2008
    Wed, Jul 23, 2008

    2008 NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION

    AA Recreation Center, Bldg 3326, will host 2008 Newcomers orientations during the following dates; all times are 1-3 p.m.:

  • May 21, 2008
  • August 20, 2008
  • November 12, 2008

    ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM: "Talking It Out", an emotional support group

    Ongoing support group meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. The location is Bldg 2754, Rodman Road, APG, MD 21005. If interested, the POC is Lynda Fernandez at 410-278-2435.

    ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE:
    Waiting Families Support Group

    Wednesdays only, 6 - 7 p.m., Army Community Service, Bldg 2754, Rodman Roa

    This support group is designed to provided resource information to assist spouses and family members remaining behind while the military spouse serves on unaccompanied tours, extended TDY or deployments.

  • Who is Eligible for Services
    Service and family members, retirees and their family members, and civilians.

    Area Served
    APG and surrounding community.

    Description of Services
    ACS gives military personnel and his/her family members a central point to turn for information and case management in resolving personal and family problems. The following are the services offered by ACS at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). Click on title for a description of the service.

  • Information and Referral (I&R)

  • Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

  • Army Emergency Relief (AER)

  • Financial Readiness Program

  • Family/Victim Advocacy Program (FAP/VAP)

  • Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

  • Victim Advocacy Program (VAP)

  • Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program (SARPR)

  • Parents and Children Together

  • Military One Source

  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

  • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

  • Strategies for Kids: Increasing Learning and Living Skills (SKILLS) Program

  • Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)

  • Deployment and Mobilization Stability and Support Operations Readiness

  • Family Well-Being Programs


  • See also Army Community Service on the APG web site.

    Talking It Out
    This is an emotional support group where individuals can gather for emotional support, to share information, experiences, resources and support. The meetings and groups are open to adults affected by unhealthy relationships, including domestic and/or sexual violence. Groups will cover the dynamics involved in abusive/unhealthy relationships and ways to become empowered. Meetings of this ongoing support group are held on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. at 2754 Rodman Road, APG, MD. Those interested in attending should call 410-278-2435.