1. Transitional compensation for abused family members
Mary Skinner-Vance, LCSW, LMHC
Family Advocacy Program Manager

2. Transitional compensation For abused family members (TCAFM)
Congressionally mandated program
Benefits for 12 to 36 mos
For family members that have experienced abuse
Meant to ease the unexpected transition from military to civilian life
Transitional Compensation for Abused Family Members (TCAFM) was established as a result of Congress’ concerns about the fate of family members following punitive actions against abusive service members
-Intended to protect families from the impact of lost financial support due to abuse.
-Transitional Compensation for Abused Family Members (TCAFM) is a congressionally mandated program providing 12 to 36 months of monetary payments and benefits to family members of service members separated from the military due to dependent-abuse offenses.
-The program is designed to help ease the unexpected transition from military to civilian life for family members that have experienced abuse.

3. Transitional Compensation
Eligibility Requirements:
Service member was separated from service for DV either by Court-Martial sentence or Administrative Board.
Service member must have served at least 30 days on active duty.
Criminal offense is against either the spouse or the dependent child.
The conviction and separation or admin. sep paperwork must indicate that the offense was a dependent abuse offense
-Spouse is required to recertify annually with DFAS
Application is completed through FAP VA who will act as liaison and poc for the family member with HQ. Documents required include: notification of ad sep proceedings or results of a court martial or BOI. Application, Direct Deposit form. Cover letter and cover sheet and any supporting documentation regarding the abuse.

4. Transitional Compensation
Eligibility Requirements:
The dependent (spouse/child) must have either been living in the home or married to the service member when the incident occurred.
The spouse and/or child(ren) are no longer residing with the service member.
For child only cases, the spouse was not an active participant in the child abuse
The spouse has not remarried.
The conviction and separation or admin. sep paperwork must indicate that the offense was a dependent abuse offense
-Spouse is required to recertify annually with DFAS
Application is completed through FAP VA who will act as liaison and poc for the family member with HQ. Documents required include: notification of ad sep proceedings or results of a court martial or BOI. Application, Direct Deposit form. Cover letter and cover sheet and any supporting documentation regarding the abuse.

5. Transitional Compensation
Benefits include:
Medical Care (dental is on space available basis)
Commissary and Exchange privileges
New ID cards
Direct Deposit through DFAS (required)
Payment on the first of each month

6. Application process
Victim Advocate is responsible for assisting clients in applying for Transitional Compensation and coordinating with HQ
The Victim Advocate portion of the FAP case remains open during the application, regardless of the status of the FAP case
Application is completed through FAP VA who will act as liaison and poc for the family member with HQ. Documents required include: notification of ad sep proceedings or results of a court martial or BOI. Application, Direct Deposit form. Cover letter and cover sheet and any supporting documentation regarding the abuse.

7. Application process Forms to be completed:
DD Form 2698, Application for Transitional Compensation
SF 1199A, Application for Direct Deposit
Acknowledgement of Actions Form
Headquarters Cover Letter
Proof of administrative separation or results of a court martial
Any additional documentation to support claim
Application is completed through FAP VA who will act as liaison and poc for the family member with HQ. Documents required include: notification of ad sep proceedings or results of a court martial or BOI. Application, Direct Deposit form. Cover letter and cover sheet and any supporting documentation regarding the abuse.

8. Application process Can take btwn 4-6 wks to get HQ approval
May take another 4 weeks for DFAS/DEERS to be updated and 1st payment to be received
Payments are back dated to the date of separation for the SM
Exception packages take much longer. Those packages must be forwarded to SECNAV for approval after approval from HQMC