1. Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program Unit Sponsorship Training (254) 287-4471 FHRelocation@hood.army.mil

2. Initial Contact  Welcome Letter  Phone Contact or Email  Send Welcome Packet  Provide Lodging ( 1-800-Go Army 1)  Refer to SITES website www.dmdc.osd.army.mil/appj/sites

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

4. AVAILABLE REFERENCES  DA 5434 Sponsorship Form  AR and Fort Hood Reg 600-8-8 http://www.apd.army.mil/series_range_pubs.asp?range=600  Sample Sponsor Personal Letter  Newcomer Needs Assessment checklist  Fort Hood Useful Phone Numbers ( on Fort Hood Website)

5. WHERE TO GET ANSWERS BEFORE ARRIVAL  Installation  Local Community  Education  Employment  Medical and Dental  Housing  Relocation Services https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sites/index.jsp

6. 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.

7.   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

8.   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

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

10.  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

11.  English as a Second Language Class Schedule  Citizenship/Naturalization Website Referral (www.uscis.gov)  International Spouse Support Group  International spouse form available International Spouse Program

12. Housing/Lodging  Househunting  Government Housing  Housing Referral  Deposit Waivers  Review Lease  Lodging  Guest House  Hotels  Make reservation 1-800-Go Army1

13. MORE RESOURCES  Adult Continuing Education http://esd.hood.army.mil/  Army University Access Online http://esd.hood.army.mil/links.htm  Child & Youth Services http://www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm  Housing http://www.dpw.hood.army.mil/  MilitaryOneSource http://www.militaryonesource.com/  MWR Programs http://www.hoodmwr.com/  Transportation http://www.hood.army.mil/doltransportation/home.html

14. MORE RESOURCES  SCHOOLS  KISD (www.killeenisd.org) 501-0034  29 Elementary Schools  11 Middle Schools  4 High Schools  9 Elementary Schools  6 Specialized campuses  CCISD (www.ccisd.com) 547-1227  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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