The A&FRC provides services in several areas:

• - Information, Referral and follow-up
• - Coordination and consultation with other base and civilian agencies to strengthen base policies and programs, all in effort to benefit Air Force Families.
• - Assistance for base leadership in their efforts to meet family needs.

Who is eligible?

• - Active Duty Military members and their family members.
• - Guard and Reserve members and their family members.
• - Retired military personnel and their family members.
• - DoD civilians and their family members.

ATTENTION SINGLES

SEMINARS may be given on special topics such as:
• - Financial planning for extended TDY/deployment
• - Money and your personality
• - Car buying
• - Home buying
• - Identity theft
• - TSP
• - Investments
• - Money Management

and COUNSELING to assist with:
• - Analysis of personal financial status
• - Budgeting
• - Checkbook maintenance
• - Debt liquidation
• - Credit management
• - Consumer protection

The A&FRC facilitates each of the Services' Relief agencies. Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief and Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. These non-profit organizations assist their members in taking care of their own through intrest-free loans and grants for basic needs.

The following are some examples of some of the financial needs that could qualify you to recieve emergency financial assistance.

• - Rent/Mortgage payment to prevent eviction or foreclosure.
• - Money to purchase food and other basic needs .
• - Assistance for family funeral expenses and in some cases, travel to a family member's funeral.
• - Assistance with utility bills.
• - Car repairs for an essential vehicle.

Services are FREE and confidential and include but are not limited to:
• - Deployment/Reintegrations issues
• - Marriage & relationship issues
• - Parenting & Family
• - Communication challenges
• - Stress & anxiety/Depression/Grief & loss
• - Individual or group settings

Services can be provided on or off military installations.

Services providers are Masters or Pd.D. level licensed clinical counselors

Services are confidential and private with no records kept.

MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse, domestic abuse and duty-to-warn situations

The Career Focus Program offers a variety of programs and services that can assist spouses, family members and military who are seeking to enhance their job finding skills.

Workshops

Federal Job Search Basics
The workshop teaches how to search the USAJOBS website, read federal job announcements and understand qualifications. The second half of the workshop is a detailed briefing of the federal hiring preferences.

Resume Writing & Cover Letters
Identify types of resumes and the pros and cons of each. This workshop explains the different sections of a resume and gives you tips on construction of a resume. Instructions are provided on translating your military skills into civilian terminology and measuring skills and experiences to show the impact on job performances.

The second half of the workshop focuses on writing Federal Resumes and different formats and requirements separate from the traditional private industry resume.

Interviewing and Salary Negotiation Here, we provide information and guidance on the interview process, frequently asked and difficult questions, proper dress attire, body language, effective job search methods, researching companies and analyzing job announcements. In addition, learn techniques on how you can negotiate for the best salary and compensation package.

Services

Consultations
After attending the above mentioned workshops individual consultations for resume review, interviewing skills or federal employment are available by appointment to spouses, family members and military seeking civilian employment.

Job Announcement Book Located in the Discovery Center, with current listings for local, state, national and international employment opportunities. Postings also include vacancy announcements for federal and state jobs, as well as federal and state contractor positions.

Discovery Center The Discovery Center, located in the front area of the A&FRC offers computer and text reference materials, access to word processing programs to create or update resumes or cover letters, and access to USAJOBS and other job search sites via the internet!

Helpful Websites

For more information on the Career Focus Program, sign up for workshops or make an individual appointment, please call the A&FRC at 739-2747.

The TAP Program provides transition services to all military personnel, their dependant family members, and DoD civilians. The Transition Assistance Program can help both you and your family by providing:

Pre-seperation Counseling: Covers a wide range of services and benefits that soon to be released service members might be entitled to upon seperation or retirement from the military. Public Law (Title 10, USC 1142) requires all members seperating with more than 180 days of continuous active duty must receive DD Form 2648 counseling. Counseling must be provided no later than 90 days prior to separation/retirement.

NOTE: The only exception is for short notice separations (i.e., the separation action is initiated and completed within a 90 day window). In those cases, counseling must occur as soon as possible.

TAP Workshop: A 3 day workshop that provides separationg or retiring individuals and spouses with information on: resumes, job search skills, veteran's benefits, interview techniques and employment & training information.

Additional Services: One on one couseling, resume review, computer availability for job search, which includes resume and federal application software, internet access, job postings and job banks.

Moving to a new base or community is a normal part of life in the military. This can also be a major life event for the family.

The Airman and Family Readiness Center helps single and married service members and DoD employees and their families in preparing for relocation to a new base. The adjustment to life at a new base, once they arrive, is also made smoother with the help of the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Utilizing the Relocation Assistance Program, you can:

• - Get up-to-date information about your new base and community before you move.
• - Receive sponsorship training
• - Receive welcome packets - Available for Tinker AFB and the surrounding communities.
• - Set up timelines and prepare your move.
• - Access assistance in planning for your moving costs.
• - Participate in a Smooth Move Workshop
• - Attend Newcomer's Orientation

Childcare for PCS: This program, funded by AFAS, offers 20 hours of free childcare to Air Force families, within 60 days, when they are getting ready to leave a base or upon arriving at a new base. Care is provided only at on base licensed child daycare providers. This time can be used while packing, unpacking, attending a Smooth Move class, Newcomer's Orientation or job hunting. (open to all ranks)

A great variety of workshops and seminars designed to enhance customer knowledge, skills and abilities to anticipate and meet challenges throughout the stages of the family life cycle and ease adaptation to the unique demands of military life.

HeartLink: A spouses orientation, offered once per quarter, designed to help new military spouses integrate into military life.

Stress and Anger Management: Provides a focus for your anger, it gives you a safe way to vent your thoughts and emotions, it allows you to spend some of this negative energy.

Crossing the Line (Addictions): Brings awareness to how your choices can possibly lead to addiction.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Brings awareness to the overlooked symptoms after a traumatic event.

Senior care giving classes and referrals: Help caregivers cope with the many challenges in caring for the elderly.

True Colors Teaches people how to discover their greatest strengths and understand the strengths of others.

Money and your personality: Identify how you spend your money according to your personality type.

Family Services

Vision

Mission

Goals

• - Retain combat-wounded, ill or injured airmen on active duty if possible.
• - Coordinate benefits counseling and services provided by DoD, Department of Veteran's Affairs, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration and other helping agencies
• - Facilitate federal employment for AFW2s with a 30% or higher disability rating.
• - Ensure "warm hand-off" at various stages of recovery
• - No difference in care for any Total Force Member - Active, Guard or Reserve

Services

• - Advocate for services on Airman's behalf
• - Coordinate with closest Air Force Airman and Family Readiness Center for personal enhanced transition assistance services.
• - Provide financial and family counseling, relocation assistance, resume writing and employment services, and more.

Eligibility

You do not have to be married or have a family to benefit from programs offered by Airman and Family Readiness. Please call A&FRC to find out information, referral and activities especially for single Airmen assigned to Tinker AFB.