Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
The mandated program
identifies, reports, assesses and provides therapy for active duty members and
families referred due to maltreatment (child abuse and domestic
violence). The prevention component offers programs designed to
educate, support and promote family wellness and reduce child abuse and domestic
violence.
Special Needs Identification and Assignment
Coordination Process (SNIAC)
A mandated process designed to ensure that
services are available for active duty family members with special medical,
behavioral, and/or educational needs. Services may be found either on
base or in the local community.
New Parent Support
Program
A program with services to all families of active duty members
who have children aged birth to three years, or a pregnant
spouse. The program is open to all, with more intensive services and
support offered to families in need. Services include information and
referrals to base and community resources, parenting classes, support groups,
play groups, home visitation, and free books and CD's. All new
parents are eligible for a nurse home visit within the first two weeks of their
infant's life.
Classes and Special
Services
Anger-Management
5-week class for both men and women, civilian
and active duty, that focuses on identifying maladaptive cognitions and
developing the skills necessary to express anger
appropriately. Topics include irrational beliefs, stress reduction,
feelings and communication patterns, and assertiveness training as they relate
to anger management.
Boot Camp for New Dads
A father led
workshop designed to provide information and support to expectant
dads. This three hour class is led by Veteran fathers who bring their
babies to class to provide the Rookies (expectant dads) with the opportunity to
practice holding, diapering and feeding skills. Other subjects
covered include safety issues, partnering with mom, postpartum issues, and
calming the crying baby.
Common Sense Parenting
A six-session parenting
class that uses the Boys' Town Common Sense Parenting
perspectives. This class is very behavioral and action oriented,
offering specific interventions on managing children's
behavior.
Couples Communication
A five-session class that
provides an introduction to conflict containment, communication and problem
solving. It is appropriate as an adjunct for marital therapy or alone
for marital enrichment.
Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
A
26-week men's group to teach, encourage, and support options for dealing with
anger and frustration, learning strength based control of feelings and
behavior. Learn tools for practical steps in conflict resolution and
how to build strengths in your relationships including work, marriage, and
family. This open-ended group meets from 1630 - 1830 on
Wednesdays. The members are self, command, or agency
referred. The members are Active Duty, Dependents, Veterans, and
retired.
Playgroups
Rattles to Raspberries
A gentle playgroup for
the newborn baby, pre-walker, early walker, and parents. The group
meets every Thursday from 0930-1100.
Time for Us
A morning of fun, games,
and learning for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their parents. The group
meets on Tuesdays from 1000-1130, September through mid
June. Playgroup does not meet the first Tuesday of the
month.
Toddlers to the Max
For parents and their children from ages 1 to 3
years. This group meets every Wednesday
0930-1100. Playgroup does not meet the first Tuesday of the
month.
Special Events and Services
Child Abuse Recognition and
Reporting Training
Educational briefings provided to the base community on
all aspects of family violence including identification, referral, prevention
and intervention.
Child Car Seat Safety Inspection
Free
service offered as a courtesy of the Family Advocacy Program. This
service is to reduce child injury due to the improper installation of car
seats. Inspections are done by appointment only.