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Community Service Family Programs proper use of credit, getting insurance, financial planning, debt
liquidation, home buying and car buying. Skilled counselors help
Army Community Service (ACS) with budgeting, work with creditors, file consumer complaints and
830 Chisholm Avenue provide information about local consumer laws.
301-677-5590
www.meade.armymwr.com Employment Readiness Program
Monday - Friday: 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. Employment Readiness provides employment and career related
Call ACS, part of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare services. These services include a computer lab with resources for job
and Recreation, for assistance with the following: searching, information about employment, education and volunteer
Army Family Team Building Program opportunities. Workshops are geared toward enhancing job skills,
skill building and career planning.
The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program provides classes to
educate Soldiers and their family members to help make them more While the program is designed to assist military spouses, DoD
self-reliant and better-prepared. AFTB is about adapting to military civilians, service members and retirees are welcome.
life as a single Soldier, military spouse, unit commander, retiree or Army Emergency Relief
Department of Defense civilian. AFTB offers three types of courses:
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a nonprofit organization that
• Level I – Introduction: Targeted toward those new to the Army provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers in crisis.
in updating personal skills or basic knowledge.
Its mission is solely to help active duty (including Guard and
• Level II – Intermediate: Targeted toward emerging leaders within
the Army community. Reserves under Title 10), retirees, widows and their families. Financial
assistance is for basic living necessities, such as rent, utilities and
• Level III – Advanced: Enhances the professional growth food, and also includes vehicle repair and emergency travel. AER
and leadership development opportunities of family also provides scholarships to eligible children and spouses. For more
members, especially those who might assume advisory and information about making donations to AER, call Army Community
mentoring leadership roles within the unit and community. Service at 301-677-5590.

Family Advocacy Program AER’s annual fundraising campaign runs from Feb. 1 to May 15.
Contributions can be made any time and can be forwarded to ACS,
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides education and 830 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade, MD 20755 or sent directly to HQ AER,
advocacy services designed to enhance family relationships 200 Stovall St., Room 5N13, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600.
and prevent incidents of child and spouse abuse. The program
offers a variety of parenting support programs, including home Volunteer Programs
visitation services for families of young children, educational Volunteer Programs provide volunteer opportunities designed to
workshops, support groups and a play group for young children. teach new skills, help maintain an active resume, and meet new
FAP programs and classes include topics such as communication, friends while working within various community programs.
conflict management, stress management, the dynamics of family
violence and parenting. Short-term childcare is available to eligible A wide range of volunteer positions, including virtual volunteering,
families who participate in mandated programs. is available. Ask about free childcare for qualified volunteers.
Relocation Readiness Program For more information about volunteer opportunities on Fort Meade,
call Army Community Service at 301-677-5590.
The Relocation Readiness Program provides information for
relocating inbound and outbound service members and their Exceptional Family Member Program
families. That includes installation information worldwide, a lending
closet, sponsor partnership, immigration and visa assistance, moving The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory
overseas classes and newcomer’s orientation to Fort Meade. Department of the Army enrollment program for active duty
service members that provides comprehensive and coordinated
Mobilization and Deployment Program community support, housing, educational, medical and personnel
services for those military families with special needs.
The Mobilization and Deployment Program offers predeployment
and reunion briefings, family readiness group training and support. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when a family member
has a physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual condition that
Financial Readiness requires specialized services. The Army defines an exceptional family
member as any family member, regardless of age, who has a disability
Financial Readiness provides a wide range of services to assist
military members and their families with financial affairs. Group that limits that individual’s ability to function daily, and requires
and individual education and training are available regarding ongoing counseling, training, education, therapy or treatment.

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