The Fort Hood Advocacy and Prevention Branch integrates a number
of Army programs to prevent child and spouse abuse and enhance quality of life
for military families. In addition to the spouse and child abuse
prevention training presented to Soldiers, the Family Advocacy Program provides
"Common Sense Parenting" for families with children 4 - 12 years, "Active
Parenting" for parents and teenagers, Relationship Enrichment Program workshops
and retreats for married couples, stress/anger management workshops, child
safety training, the McGruff Safe House Program, the Expect Respect/Dating
Violence Prevention Program, the Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection and
Education Program, and support groups for single soldier parents and spouses and
children of deployed Soldiers. Classes are regularly scheduled and
can also be scheduled by request for units or FRGs. The Family
Advocacy Victim Advocacy Program (FAVAP) provides confidential, supportive
services for victims of domestic violence. The New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
provides parenting education and support for families with children 3 years and
younger through home visits with licensed, masters-level social workers and
registered nurses. The Advocacy and Prevention Branch also serves as the
reporting point of contact for incidents of child or spouse abuse/neglect
through the 287-CARE hotline