Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program Unit Sponsorship Training (254)

Initial Contact  Welcome Letter  Phone Contact or  Send Welcome Packet  Provide Lodging ( Go Army 1)  Refer to SITES website

Unit responsibilities  Sponsorship Packet  Ensure sponsors are trained  Pool of Soldiers  Familiar with Ft Hood programs Services  Understand Crisis Intervention

AVAILABLE REFERENCES  DA 5434 Sponsorship Form  AR and Fort Hood Reg  Sample Sponsor Personal Letter  Newcomer Needs Assessment checklist  Fort Hood Useful Phone Numbers ( on Fort Hood Website)

WHERE TO GET ANSWERS BEFORE ARRIVAL  Installation  Local Community  Education  Employment  Medical and Dental  Housing  Relocation Services

RESOURCES Advocacy & Prevention Branch Provides a comprehensive array of educational programs and support services dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence. These programs include: Stress/anger management, New Parent Support Program +, Couples Relationship Enrichment, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Single Soldier Parents Support Program and Victim Advocacy Program.

  Employment Readiness Branch Provides assistance to military spouses and family members in acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the workforce and to develop a career/work plan.   Exceptional Family Member Program Is a DA program designed to assist AD personnel who have EFMP members with special medical/ educational requirements

  Financial Readiness Branch focuses on improving soldier and family personal financial management and their ability to act as informed and responsible consumers. Components of the Branch include the Consumer Affairs/ Solicitation Office, Financial Assistance Program (CAFAP) and Army Emergency Relief (AER).   Information & Referral & Outreach provides detailed information and referrals to educate and assist individuals in need, to locate and access post wide services.   Soldier & Family Readiness Branch provides assistance with volunteering and deployment concerns.. includes Army Volunteer Corps, Mobilization & Deployment, Army Family Action Plan, and Army Family Team Building. RESOURCES

Relocation Readiness Program  NEWCOMER’S COUNSELING CHECKLIST  LENDING CLOSET  SPONSOR A SPOUSE  UNIT SPONSORSHIP TRAINING  HOOD HOWDY NEWCOMERS FAIR  INTERNATIONAL SPOUSE (ESL)  WAITING FAMILIES

 Newcomer’s Information  Lending Closet  Welcome Packets/CD’s  Settling-In Checklist  Spouse Employment Referral  Financial Assistance Referral  Foreign-Born Spouse Referral  Exceptional Family Member Referral  Community Information  Cards available on the ACS website, at the Copeland Soldier Service Center, and Relocation Readiness Program Office Sponsor a Spouse Program

 English as a Second Language Class Schedule  Citizenship/Naturalization Website Referral (  International Spouse Support Group  International spouse form available International Spouse Program

Housing/Lodging  Househunting  Government Housing  Housing Referral  Deposit Waivers  Review Lease  Lodging  Guest House  Hotels  Make reservation Go Army1

MORE RESOURCES  Adult Continuing Education  Army University Access Online  Child & Youth Services  Housing  MilitaryOneSource  MWR Programs  Transportation

MORE RESOURCES  SCHOOLS  KISD (  29 Elementary Schools  11 Middle Schools  4 High Schools  9 Elementary Schools  6 Specialized campuses  CCISD (  6 Elementary Schools  2 Intermediate Schools  2 Junior High Schools  1 High School  1 Specialty campus SITES link to other local school districts

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