COMMUNITY SERVICES / ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE - ACTIVITIES

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
410-278-7572/7474
To register for classes call 410-278-9669
Sep 15, 2010
Strategies for Dealing with Children with Behavioral Needs
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., AA Post Chapel, Bldg 2485

Steven Lindauer PhD is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. He is assistant director of the Pediatric Developmental Disorders Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Steve has worked with children with developmental concerns and behavioral difficulties for 15 years. In addition, he has written several journal articles on behavioral disorders and has presented numerous times on children with behavioral issues at professional conferences.

This event will be held at main Post Chapel, Bldg 2485, September 15, 2010, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For more information contact Ms. Nancy Goucher, ACS Exceptional Family Member Manager, 410-278-2420 or Ms.Aida Rivera, Family Advocacy Program Manager 410-278-7478

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Oct 6, 2010
ACS Support Group Host "Harvest Celebration"
6 p.m. - 7 p.m., ACS, Bldg 2503

ACS Support Group Host “Harvest Celebration”

ACS HEARTS APART is just another GREAT way to stay connected in the community and learn what Army Community Service (ACS) has to offer you and your Family. As part of the ongoing commitment to support the Army Family Covenant, ACS will host a get together designed for Hearts Apart Families to network with each other while the harvest season.  This event will be held at ACS, Bldg 2503 High Point Road, October 6, 2010, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

There will be light refreshments for all who participate.  Hearts Apart seeks to empower Families (military and DOD civilians) with information to help prepare the Families for the separation during deployments and TDYs.  ACS offers a comprehensive array of programs and services dedicated to maintaining the readiness of the Total Army Family by fostering self-reliance, stability and resilience. 

For more information contact Ms. Wilhelmina Cromartie, ACS Relocation Readiness Program Manager, 410-278-2464.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

ACS EFMP Mandatory Enrollment
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory program in all branches
of the service. Its mission is to assist active duty personnel with Family members who have
physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual needs that require special treatment,
therapy, education, training, and equipment or building modifications. The program is
designed to minimize disruptions that those needs might have upon the Family during
relocation, and to give considerations to those needs in the Reassignment process through
medical and education evaluations.

Enrollment in the program is mandatory and valid for three years.  It must be  updated at
least six months prior to expiration. Renew or update sooner if there are changes in the
EFM’s medical or educational needs. Disenrollment is required to be taken out of the EFMP.

Contact for Enrollment, Updates, Disenrollment or Overseas Screening
Karen D. Reed, Chief Patient Administrator
Kirk US Army Health Clinic
2501 Oakington Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5131
E-Mail: karen.d.reed@us.army.mil
Phone: 410-278-1720
Fax: 410 278-0385

Contact for EFMP Resources
Nancy E. Goucher
Army Community Service
Building 2754 Rodman Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5131
E-Mail: nancy.e.goucher@us.army.mil
Phone: 410 278-2420
Fax: 410 2789685

ACS Family Advocacy Program
Classes
Bldg 2503

The ACS Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is committed to offering support to the APG Family through a series of dynamic classes. What makes FAP classes so dynamic is a mix of the community members who participate, the exciting and innovative materials, and the facilitators. Classes are free and are open to all members of the APG community, so don’t delay. Get the tools that you need to get on the right track by joining a FAP class today.

Upcoming FAP Classes
Parenting Teens
Thursdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26
5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.

Parenting B – 5
Tuesdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24, and 31
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Blending Stepfamilies
Thursdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 6
5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.

Strengthening Communications (Couples)
Tuesdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24, and 31
5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.

For more information and to register, please call the FAP at 410-278-7478.

Through - September 2010 (see below)
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (VMIS) TRAINING
10 - 11 a.m., ACS, Bldg 2754

Dates to be announced soon.

An introduction to Volunteer Management Information System Training. Search and sign up for volunteer positions, track your awards, and more. All classes are scheduled to take place at ACS, Bldg 2754, unless otherwise advertised. Interested parties can register by calling 410-278-2453.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
September 22, 2010
October 13, 2010
NEWCOMER'S ORIENTATION
1 - 3 p.m., AA Recreation Center, Bldg. 3326

For more information please contact ACS Relocation Readiness Program, 410-278-2464/7572

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
HOW TO START YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bldg 2754, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom

This 90-minute orientation program provides an overview of the ways to start a business, the skills and duties of a successful entrepreneur, and how to write a business plan. Other services offered by the SBDC are also discussed." SPACE IS LIMITED.

To reserve your space for this FREE seminar contact: Marilyn Howard, ACS Employment Program Manager at (410) 278-9669 / 7572.
In partnership with (SBA) Baltimore District and SBOC-Northern Region.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Ongoing
ACS FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM: "Talking It Out"
6 - 8 p.m., Army Community Service, Bldg 2754, Rodman Road
Ongoing support group meetings held on Tuesday evenings. If interested, the POC is Lynda Fernandez at 410-278-2435.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Ongoing
ACS: FAMILY INFORMATION NETWORK (FIN) FOR EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS
6 - 7:30 p.m., Army Community Service, Bldg 2754, Rodman Road
Ongoing support group meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.This support group is designed to assist military members who have family members with special needs. Our goals are to provide a supportive network as well as assist with community resources.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Ongoing
ACS: WAITING FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
6 - 7 p.m., Army Community Service, Bldg 2754, Rodman Road
This support group, held on Wednesdays only, is designed to provide resource information to assist spouses and family members remaining behind while the military spouse serves on unaccompanied tours, extended TDY, or deployments.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DoD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.