1. PERSONAL FINANCIAL READINESS MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION
Scott AFB
Individual appointments are available to assist with all School Liaison: Improves educational opportunities & environments
personal/family financial areas. of K-12 military students & assists family members in advocating for Airman & Family
their children’s school needs. Call 256-9595.
Air Force Aid Society: Provides emergency, community &
educational assistance using interest free loans, grants or both.
Re a d i n e s s C e n t e r
Parent Advocates for Students & Schools (PASS): A peer-to-peer
Bundles for Babies: AD families expecting a baby receive network of parents who promote effective ways for military families to
financial education and a bundle gift. 7 Feb; 4 Apr; 1300—1600 transition between schools. Call (618)256-8668 to register for the
following PASS workshop:
Ditching The Dorms: Vital financial considerations for moving
out of the dorms. MANDATORY 22 Feb; 29 Mar; 1200—1330 Building a School Portfolio: Learn the process of putting together
your children’s school documents for PCS. 20 Feb; 1100—1300
F.I.C.O. (Finally I’m Cash Only!): Learn how to save money
using cash only. 27 Feb; 1300—1500 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
Provides assistance for families who have a member with special
RELOCATION needs; helps access resources regarding transition, deployment,
childcare, school accommodations and more.
Weekly Newcomers Orientation: Briefing & information on
base & local area for new personnel. Spouses are encouraged to EFMP Support Group: Sharing of information & resources; different
404 W. Martin Street, Bldg. 1650
attend. Every Tuesday, 0730—1200 topics and guest speakers each meeting. 7 Feb, 7 Mar; 1100—1300
EFMP Task Force: Provides input and assistance in planning EFMP
375 FSS/FSFR
Spouse Link: Associate spouses with military life & Scott AFB.
events. 21 Feb, 21 Mar; 1100—1300
Local information, base tour, and lunch. Childcare reimburse- (618) 256-8668 or DSN 576-8668
ment. 16 Mar; 3 May; 18 Jul; 0800—1400 EFMP Family Valentines Dance: Open to EFMP Family Members of
all ages. Rockwell Hall; 1800-2000; 8 Feb (Call 256-8668 to register) FAX 256-6766
Get Your Move On: PCS workshop designed to provide infor-
mation about entitlements, new locations and tips on a successful EFMP Play Group: Patriots Landing Community Center. No Regis-
move. 15 Feb; 19 Apr; 17 May; 21 Jun; 0900—1130 tration required. Tuesdays 0900—1000 EMAIL: aafrc@us.af.mil
READINESS
EMPLOYMENT & TRANSITION ASSISTANCE www.scottafrc.com
Mandatory Pre-Separation/Retirement Briefing: Entitlements and
Reintegration Briefing: Every Mon, Wed, and Fri; 1300; Clinic benefits info for retiring/separating members. Thursdays; 0730-1200 Office Hours: Mon ~ Fri 0730~1630
Auditorium. Registration is required—see your UDM
Transition Assistance Program Goals, Planning, and Success:
Pre-Deployment Briefing: Every Tues 1300 - Bldg. 4001 (LRS), Five day workshop covers employment, transition, and benefits.
February
Conference Room. Registration is required—see your UDM Pre-Separation/Retirement Brief must be completed prior to at-
tendance. Call for more details.
HEARTS APART (HAP) EVENTS Resume Writing: Tools to prepare a professional resume. 6 Feb; 6
Valentines Dinner at the Nightingale Inn: 8 Feb; 1630—1800 Mar; 3 Apr; 0900—1200
HAP programs support families of geographically separated Federal Employment: Learn how to apply for federal employment in
service members. Registration is required! 10 easy steps. 8 Feb; 8 Mar; 5 Apr; 0900—1200
Spouse Employment Orientation: Hear directly from experts on
PERSONAL & WORK LIFE EDUCATION how to apply for Federal, NAF, and corporate jobs. Also learn how
Spouse preference works. 20 Feb; 20 Mar; 17 Apr; 1200—1430
Teens & the Media: FAP, A&FRC, HAWC, and SAR host a class
to discuss social media for parents & teens. 8 Feb; 1630—1830
Veteran’s Service Organization & VA Representative: Guidance
on VA disability claims and benefits. Call 256-8668 for appointment.
Resources
Foodie Fridays: A&FRC and HAWC provide healthy interactive Resume Review: Receive an expert evaluation & edit of your Discovery Center: Internet access, personal
cooking demonstrations. Recipes provided. 22 Feb; 1100—1300 professional resume via remote resume review. Call for more info.
development, loan library, and other resources.
Adoption, Foster Care & Mentoring: IL Adoption Mentoring & OTHER SERVICES Sponsor Training on-line:
Foster Care Alliance Rep. explains steps to become a foster/ http://apps.militaryonesource.mil/esat
adoptive parent. Walk-in; First Tuesday/Month; 1000—1400 Survivor Benefits Program: One-on-one brief for retiring AF
members with SBP Counselor to discuss options. Call 256-6508 Relocating? www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Military Family Life Consultant: Counselors help military, Casualty Assistance: Prompt/dignified notification & compassionate
spouses, dependents & DoD employees. Call 381-5400 support to family members & beneficiaries. Call 256-6508
Looking for housing? www.AHRN.com
Need Employment? www.scottafrc.com

2. February 2013
Eligibility Statement: Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel & their families – includes all
military members, all Service & Guard, Reserve, military retirees, DoD civilians, NAF personnel &
their eligible immediate family members. Other uniformed services include US Coast Guard,
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, uniformed State Department personnel, Public
Health Service personnel & members of units assigned or attached to a US installation.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
TAP GPS ( Jan 28– Feb 1) Newcomer’s Orientation Pre-Sep/Retirement Brief Chili Cook-Off
0730-1200 0730-1200 1100-1230
0730-1700
EFMP Playgroup
0900-1000
3 4 5 6 7 8 Federal Employment 9
Workshop 0900-1200
Key Spouse Meeting Newcomer’s Orientation Resume Writing Workshop Pre-Sep/Retirement Brief EFMP Valentines Dance
1100-1200 0730-1200 0900-1200 0730-1200
1800-2000
Adoption Representative EFMP Support Group HAP Valentines Dinner
1000-1400 Meeting 1100-1300 1630-1800
EFMP Playgroup Bundles for Babies Teens & the Media
0900-1000 1300-1600 1630-1830
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TAP GPS (Feb 11- Feb 15) Newcomer’s Orientation Pre-Sep Retirement Brief
0730-1700 0730-1200 0730-1200 Remote Tour Briefing
0815-0845
EFMP Playgroup Widow Support Group
0900-1000 1230-1530
Get Your Move On PCS
0900-11:30
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Newcomer’s Orientation Building a Student Pre-Sep Retirement Brief Healthy Cooking Class
0730-1200 Portfolio Workshop—PASS 0730-1200 1130-1300
0800-1400
EFMP Advisory Task Force
EFMP Playgroup Spouse Employment Meeting 1100-1300
0900-1000 Workshop 1200-1430
24 25 26 27 28
TAP GPS ( Feb 25-Mar 1) Newcomer’s Orientation FICO (Finally I am Cash Pre-Sep Retirement Brief
0730-1700 0730-1200 Only) 0730-1200 Register for classes at
1300-1500
EFMP Playgroup
Military Saves Week
0900-1000
WWW.SCOTTAFRC.COM
(Feb 25-Mar 1)