ONGOING CLASSES AT ACS

OUT OF HOCK/OUT OF DEBT

Strategies for managing finances,

indebtedness, and planning for the future.

NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION

Information sharing concerning life at Fort

Hamilton.

PARENTING SKILLS

Strategies for communication and

discipline which can lead to a more

harmonious family life.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Individual and group assistance with

strategies to manage the pressures on military families and relationships.

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Individual and group assistance to

understand and break out of the anger cycle.

PARENT/CHILD PLAY GROUP

Meets at the Chapel Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to noon to offer play and support experiences for parents and their children to age 5.

 
FORT HAMILTON ACS STAFF

Dan Brinley, 630-4471

Financial Readiness

Volunteer Coordinator

Army Family Action Plan

R.J. Esposito, 630-4467

Relocation Readiness

Information & Referral

Employment Readiness

Louise Gallanda, 630-4462

Family Advocacy Program

Exceptional Family Member Program

Pat Pollard, 630-4754

Receptionist

Cathy Timberlake, 630-4466

Administrative Assistant

Army   Community Service

Fort Hamilton

Military Community

405 General Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11252

(718) 630-4754

Assisting commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families,

and communities within America's Army

by developing, coordinating, and

delivering services that promote

self-reliance, resiliency, and stability

during war and peace.

Reservists on active duty, Retirees,

DoD Civilians, and family members

with valid military ID cards are

eligible for assistance

The Relocation Assistance Program

(RAP) helps to reduce the stress of relocating through:

            ·    Lending closet

            ·        Newcomer's orientation

            ·        Pre-departure counseling

            ·        Standard Installation Topic Exchange

Service (SITES) http://www.omdc.osd.mil

The Information & Referral Manager   provides links to:

            ·        Civilian resources

·    Military resources

The Consumer Affairs and Financial

Assistance Program (CAFAP) provides:

            ·        Debt Liquidation

            ·        Credit Counseling

            ·        Budget Management

·                    ·     Consumer Rights & Obligations

            ·        Food Locker/Vouchers

The Employment Readiness Manager

assists with:

            ·        Job search and interviewing skills

            ·        ACAP seminars

            ·        Computer lab with internet access

            ·        Resume writing

For those who wish to volunteer in the community, ACS can provide:

            ·        Job Experience

            ·        Employment skills and training

            ·        Free childcare

The chance to form lasting friendships

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides:

            ·        Abuse education and prevention

            ·        Family violence intervention

            ·        Support groups

            ·        Parenting classes

            ·        Stress/anger management

            ·        Parent/child playgroup

            ·        New baby program

The Exceptional Family Member

Program Manager can assist with:

            ·        Locating Medical services

            ·        Locating Educational services

            ·        Your child's Individual Education Plan

            ·        Advocating for legal dependents

            ·        Support Groups

CALL ACS at

(718) 630-4754