ACS March 2010 Newsletter

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE137-C POLY PLACE

FORT HAMILTON

PHONE: 718.630.4754

MON-FRI 0800-1630

INSIDE THIS ISSUE !FROM THE DIRECTOR.2

AFTB/AFAP..3&4

RELOCATION

& DEPLOYMENT..5&6

Outreach/SOS 7

FINANCIAL

READINESS/AER. .8

FAMILY ADVOCACY/EFMP,

Sexual assault & victim

ADvOCACY9

CALENDAR..10

ACS Director

Carmen Borrero

718-630-4457

AFTB and AFAP

John Mapes

718-630-4498

Deployment Readiness

Madeline Pastorella718-630-4462

Relocation Readiness

Madeline Pastorella

718-630-4462

Army Volunteer Corps

Vacant

718-630-4467

Employment ReadinessVacant

718-630-4467

Outreach Program

Coordinator

Carson Schefstad

718-630-4476

Survivor

Outreach Services

Carson Schefstad718-630-4467

ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF

Financial Readiness

Miguel Morales

718-630-4471

Army Emergency Relief

Miguel Morales

718-630-4471

Family AdvocacyMaria Barnes

718-630-4460

Exceptional Family

Member Program

Maria Barnes

718-630-4460

Sexual Assault &

Victim Advocacy

Coordinator

Maria Barnes

718-630-4460

Information & Referral

Hiroko Gormley

718-630-4754

Lending Closet

Hiroko Gormley

718-630-4690

March 2010

1SG and Mrs LEE

Winner of the

BABY BASKET RAFFLE!


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From the Director

Greetings from Army

Community Service! Im

Carmen Borrero, the

ACS Director and Id like tothank you for taking the

time to see what

ACS has to offer!

If you are new to our

Community Id like to

extend a personalinvitation to attend our

Newcomers Orientation

on March 25. This is a

great chance to meet new

people and see all the

great things that Fort

Hamilton has to offer!

ACS has plenty to offer

from a Computer Lab,

Waiting Families, Financial

Readiness and our newest

program, Survivor

Outreach Services!Come by and see us!.

Job search, education and volunteer

information

Assistance on Career Assessment Tool

Classes/one-on-one assistance on

Resume Writing, Resumix,

Interviewing Skills/Dress for Success!Library of employment/career

books and pamphlets

Computer Lab and printer for

online job search/Resumix

The Employment Readiness Program

office

operates as your office while you are

developing

your job search campaign.

Get Connected! Become A

Volunteer!

ACS EMPLOYMENT

READINESS
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e Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Steering Committee met on 3 February 2010 to discuss the issu

m the AFAP Conference held on 9 December 2009 at the FHCC. Of the top 17 issues briefed to t

ommander, eleven of those issues were closed by the committee. The remaining issues will be reviewed b

e committee monthly until all of the issues have been resolved.

Need enclosed pool on post to support drown

oofing exercises for Soldiers.

No ITT office on Base.

Need backup pharmacist at Ainsworth Clinic.

US Family Health Plan-no availability of

diatricians in Brooklyn.

Reduction in meal prices for Active Duty Service

embers at the Community Club.

PX/Commissary privileges for dependants of

ployed DOD civilians.

In addition to the FMWR pool we also have access

to the Poly Prep School pool to certify Soldiers.

Issues Resolution

There are several other options on post for tour and

ticket info to meet this need. FMWR and USO

provide these services.

There are several off post pharmacists withinwalking distance to fill prescriptions.

Web site is up and running. USFHP has available

pediatricians

This privilege is only authorized for DOD civilians

overseas, not in CONUS.

Provide an active movie theater on Post.

atus.

FMWR has started operating a monthly Sunday

Matinees for children and Families in the theater.

E1-E4 are entitled to free memberships to the FHC

and receive reduced rates.

Recycling program at Fort Hamilton.

Post-wide employee break/lunch room.

0) Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance for

OD Civilians.

1) Commissary and Post Exchange Privileges for

OD Civilians.

There are vending machines to recycle items by the

PX. Funding cannot support a residential recycling

program.

The chapel will provide room for people to eat thei

lunch when necessary.

There are no tuition assistance programs offered to

our civilian population and workforce by the Army

Continuing Education System (ACES).

DOD regulates Commissary access. DOD civilian

employees who reside on post are authorized limite

PX privileges.


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Military OneSource!Offers free, 24/7,convenient access

to confidential resourceand referral support

for service members &their Families to improvethe quality of their lives

and the militarycommunity

The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) team needs

your help!

We are looking for volunteers to teach classes on Armycustoms and courtesies. Your support will help our newest

members acclimate to the Army Family.If youre interested in becoming an AFTB Instructor please

contact:

John Mapes718 630-4498

[email protected]

Did you know you canreceive fee assistance ifyour child receives care

off post? Check outwww.naccrra.org for

more information!
http://www.naccrra.org/http://www.naccrra.org/


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Just moved in??

Have no pots or pans??

Need some dishes??Come to ACS

and check out our

LENDING CLOSET!!!

Call 718-630-4609/4754

ome find out ALL that Fort Hamilton

nd NYC have to offer and after, join us

for a FREE lunch at the Community

lub, March 25 starting at 0830 in the

ACS conference room located at137C Poly Place

718-630-4754

ESL Classes Every Tuesday from

5:00PM-7:00PM

Please call to register at

718-630-4754.

March 30, 2010 Join Us for our

Culture Night"

Trip to Russian Restaurant National


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Waiting Families Support Group

On behalf of the Waiting Families Support Group we cordially

invite you to our meet and greet on

March 20th, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm.This gathering will provide you with information on our Waiting

Families and will highlight some of the wonderful things we

have planned for the year.

A complimentary lunch will be provided at the Bowling Center

Bldg 124. If you plan on attending please contact ACS at

(718) 630-4754.

We look forward to meeting you!

Join our Waiting

Families support group!

Held every 3rd Saturday

of the month with great

activities and events for

spouses and kids!

Civilian Resources

Military Resources

Local Attractions

Welcome Packets

Contact Hiroko Gormley718-630-4497


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SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES

ACS at Fort Hamilton is pleased to present Survivor Outreach

Services. SOS is an Army initiative to demonstrate its

commitment to Families of the Fallen. SOS will provide

assistance and offer support to Families by providing integrated

support and referral services. SOS serves as the long term

support for Survivors, conducts support groups, Survivor

events, briefings to the community and the leadership andprovides supportive counseling.

For more information please contact:

Carson Schefstad

137C Poly Place

Brooklyn, NY

[email protected]

Benefit Coordination- Death Gratuity,

urvivor Benefit Plan, DEERS, TRICARE

nd Legal Assistance

SOS Financial Counseling- Financialsistance, investment education and

tate planning

SOS Support Coordination- Supportive

unseling, life skills education

ferences, referrals and coordinates

her services

VA Benefits: Dependency and

demnity Compensation, Burialxpenses, Education benefits and VA

ome loan

Long Term Family Case Management:

Provides assistance in obtaining Service

Records and Reports

Child and Youth Programs: Counselingfree respite care, lower childcare rates,

SKIES Unlimitedinstructional classes,

School Liaison Services and grief camps

ACS: Army Volunteer Corps, AER, famil

advocacy, relocation readiness,

employment readiness, AFAP and AFTB

Survivor Support Groups: Support

group meetings, social gatherings andhonoring our Fallen events and projects

SERVICES


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ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF helps the following:Soldiers on Active Duty and their dependents.

Members of the Reserve Components of the Army on continuous Active Duty

For more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to soldiers on AD

For training or serving under various sections of Title 10, United States Code.)

Retired Soldiers, either due to longevity or physical disability.

Widows and orphans of Soldiers who died while on AD or while retired.

Topics covered are Principles of Personal Finance, Planning and Budgeting, Banking and

Checking, Using Credit Wisely, Getting Insurance, Saving and Investing, Making Large

Purchases and Consumer Scams.

$$$FINANCIAL READINESS

MARCH 18 0830-1500

Classes are Computer Based Training (CBT) and are held at the Education Center

218A Marshall Drive.

Please provide the names of attendees one week in advance either by phone (718)

630-4471 or via email: [email protected]

ACS provides personal financial readiness,

consumer affairs prevention and education programs for Soldiers,

Family Members, National Guard, Reserve Components,

Retirees and Family Members.

We assist Unit Commanders and Leaders in training Soldiers and

Family Members in personal financial

readiness. Topics covered are Principles of Personal Finance,

Planning and Budgeting, Banking and

Checking, Using Credit Wisely, Getting Insurance, Saving and Investing,

Making Large Purchases, Consumer

Scams, and Housing Market Crisis (Foreclosures).

To arrange for a financial counseling appointment please call

718-630-4471
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Remember the Safe Horizon Hotline

a great resource for DomesticViolence and Sexual Assault

at 1-800-656-4673. Also,

SARC has a 24 hour Response

Hotline at 347-452-4302. The

SARC assists victims of Sexual

Assault with reporting options,

and provides access and referral

to medical, law enforcement

and counseling services.

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,

educational, medical and personnel services to Families

with special needs. An EFM is a family member (childor adult) with any physical, emotional, developmental

or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment,

therapy, education, training or counseling. Respite care

is available for Families or caregivers.

formation on Domestic Violence

sources and services are available to

rvice Members and their Family

embers.

formation on Child Abuse & Neglect

evention and education is available to

rvice Members and their Family

embers.

For more

information or an

appointment forEFMP, SARC or

Domestic Violence

Prevention please

contact:

Maria Barnes

718-630-4460


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please contactSGT Powell

718-630-4754

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