The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is a specialized program that
enhances family life skills through education in parenting, relationship
enhancement, child safety, and troop education.
PARENTING
PROGRAMS
A Parents Journey -- Monthly workshop
that focuses on parenting topics, such as communication, trust, resolving
conflict and much more (1st Thursday of the month 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.)
Boot Camp for New Dads -- This
four-session program offers tips to fathers on subjects such as becoming a dad,
caring for baby, and caring for Mom (1st four Wednesdays of the month 11:45 to
12:45 p.m.)
Breast Feeding Support Group -- Open
to all expecting moms and nursing moms. Receive information and meet
with other moms and moms-to-be who are interested in breast feeding (2nd &
4th Thursday of the month 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)
Infant Massage -- A 2-hour class that meets four times. Pregnant moms
and parents with babies up to 10 months are encouraged to experience the power
of infant massage. Systematic strokes alleviate colic, create strong
bonds, increase mom's and dad's communication with baby, and provide a
foundation of unconditional love (1st four Tuesdays of every other month; 9:30
to 11:30 a.m.)
New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
-- The NPSP is a home visitation program for military families with children
ages three and under, and expectant parents. Home visitors are nurses
and social workers that will visit in the home to focus on parenting and other
family issues, along with providing support and
referrals.
Nurturing Programs -- The Nurturing
Programs are fun parenting classes for parents and their
children. Raising healthy children requires empathy, humor, skill,
knowledge, love & compassion. Parents will
learn:
-- To be nurturing to themselves, as well as their
children
-- To
understand the ages and stages of child development
-- To
increase their ability to be empathetic
-- To use techniques to
manage and encourage appropriate
behavior of their children
Family Advocacy offers three different
Nurturing Programs (0-18 months, 0-5 years, and 5-12 years) for parents and
their children of these ages. Pre-registration is
required.
Play Group -- An informative,
fun-filled get-together for parents and tots (every Friday 10 a.m. to 12
noon).
Single Parent Program -- Support for
active duty and DOD civilian single parents. Offers information and
discussion on getting control, family care plans, parenting and legal
information.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) --PREP teaches couples
how to communicate more effectively, solve problems and enhance the quality of
their relationships. Often offered by FAP in conjunction with the
Chaplains' Couple's Retreats. Pre-registration is required (quarterly
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
A Couple's Journey -- A
monthly evening class offering specialized intensive couple's workshops on
commitment, love, friendship, communication and gender differences that can help
revitalize your relationship. Refreshments and childcare
provided. Pre-registration is required (3rd Thursday of the month
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Cooperative Parenting &
Divorce -- Create a positive parenting partnership on behalf of your child(ren),
negotiate child-friendly agreements, remain child focused and much
more. This program may meet or exceed the requirements of most
divorce court mandated education. Pre-registration is required (1st
four Wednesdays of the month 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)
Strengthening Stepfamilies -- An educational discussion group for re-married
couples with children. Classes scheduled based on community interest
(available by request).
Customized Classes --
The following classes are available upon request:
-- Conflict
Resolution
-- Military Separation and Reunion
-- 7
Habits of Highly Effective Families/Marriages
CHILD SAFETY
PROGRAMS
Baby, Think It Over -- Using life-size
dolls, this program works with area schools to educate about the
responsibilities of parenthood. Included is a brief class on the use
of the doll, as well as a discussion about parenting and caring for
infants. The dolls simulate a real infant crying which the student
must manage day and night. At the end of a student's care-giving, an
electronic read-out tells teachers how well the dolls were cared
for.
Kids On the Block -- Taught by a traveling
group of volunteer puppeteers. Lessons learned deal with personal
safety, abuse and violence. It also teaches children whom they can
talk to when they need help.
Peer
Mediation/Conflict Resolution -- This program teaches children skills that will
enable them to think through conflicts and difficult problems instead of turning
to violence as a solution. As part of this effort, we offer initial
and follow-up peer mediation training to schools in Districts 2, 3 and
8. Additionally, we offer school-wide conflict resolution training to
help children understand and resolve their own conflicts in a peaceful
way. Offered are a variety of classes for children as requested by
schools. Included are Anger Management, Expect Respect, Esteem
Builders and more.
Teacher Training -- A variety
of classes are offered to teachers, as well as childcare
providers. Classes such as Teaching and Leading Young Children,
Helping the Angry Child, Teaching the Spirited Child and Child-Centered Coaching
are scheduled upon request.
UNIT EDUCATION &
TRAINING
Family Violence Awareness -- A one to
two hour educational program on the dynamics and cycle of family
violence. This unit training is required annually. Family
Violence Awareness presentations can also be scheduled for Family
Readiness/Support Groups, Officer/Enlisted Groups, and other interested
organizations.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
This is a
Department of the Army mandated enrollment program that works with other
military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated medical,
educational, housing, community support and personnel services to families with
special needs. An exceptional family member is a family member,
regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual
disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or
counseling. EFMP families must in- and out-process through the ACS
Family Readiness Center. For more detailed information about the
EFMP, click on its link under Health & Wellness category.
VICTIM
ADVOCACY PROGRAM (VAP)
Victim Advocates help empower victims to make
decisions that will aid in improving their quality of life. They
provide victims with information on their rights, help locate shelters,
establish safety plans, accompany victims to court proceedings and/or meetings
with lawyers, police and command. They also make referrals to local
resources.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Join our team and make a
difference in someone's life! Volunteers are needed in the following
areas:
-- Nurturing: Co-facilitate in sessions with children
or
parents.
-- Puppet
Troupe: Conduct interactive puppet shows.
-- Victim
Advocacy: Work with victims to
provide
information about safety and
their rights as victims
of domestic
violence.
-- Baby Bundles: Make informational packets
and sew
quilts and receiving blankets
for new parents.
Click on "Contacts/Links" at left for important contact
information.