Quick Tips on Relocating . . . .2 Available Workshops . . . . . . . . 4 Information Guide YOUR AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER WANT TO MAKE YOUR NEXT RELOCATION AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. WE HAVE MANY RECOURCES AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO MAKE THIS TRANSITION EASY. Are you ready to make your move? As a member of the United States Air Force you understand the military way of life and moving is part of that way of life. Relocating your family and home can be challenging to say the least and even stressful at times. But, being pre- pared can truly go a long a way in making your transition smooth for you and your family. There are several re- sources available to you and we urge you to ask questions, conduct research and gather as much information relating to your move as possible. If you have any questions, please call the A&FRC at (580) 213-6330. Please visit: www.militaryhomefront.com/planmymove Smooth Move Smooth Move Workshops Children & MOVING . . . . .. . . . . 3 We have designed a short 2 hour brief workshop to assist you in answering all of your questions in relation to your move. For instance, will you do a DITY move? What about child care? How are the schools in your next area? Where will you live, or what will you do with your current home? What about your spouses employment? We encourage not only you but your spouse to join the Airman and Family Readiness Center for this briefing held the 3rd Monday of every month. Even if you have moved before, there are some new benefits that may assist you.
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Quick Tips on Relocating . . . .2
Available Workshops . . . . . . . . 4
Information Guide
YOUR A IRMAN AND FAM ILY READINESS CENTER W ANT TO
MAKE YOUR NEXT RELOCATION AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE.
W E HAVE MANY RECOURCES AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO MAKE
THIS TRANSIT ION EASY.
Are you ready to make your move?
As a member of the United States Air Force you understand
the military way of life and moving is part of that way of
life. Relocating your family and home can be challenging
to say the least and even stressful at times. But, being pre-
pared can truly go a long a way in making your transition
smooth for you and your family. There are several re-
sources available to you and we urge you to ask questions,
conduct research and gather as much information relating to
your move as possible.
If you have any questions, please call the A&FRC at
Coping With the Move: Help your children through transition
When parents or caregivers think about stress in children's lives, moving to an-other neighborhood is not the first thing that comes to mind. But changing homes, schools, and friends can be very stressful.
It may take children months to adjust after a move. For many children and adoles-cents, giving up the familiar—friends, fa-vorite places, and routines—can be diffi-cult. As parents focus on coordinating the moving process, some children react nega-tively to the decrease in attention. Chil-dren may experience anxiety and grief before, during, and after a move. There are resources at your library, school, online and through health services to as-sist your child during this time. Contact
A&FRC (580) 213-6330 for more detailed information.
Please joins us for a free evening of
food and fun! These special events
for our military youth on the move.
Event held in June, August, November
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Call (580) 213-6330 to find out when
the next event is or for more information.
Good Bye Party Bash!
VIP Event!
DO YOU OR YOUR CHILD NEED TO TALK?
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) (580) 213-6330
Chaplain
(580) 213-7211
Mental Health (580) 213-7419
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
(580) 478-6449
Some Tips to Assist in the Transition
Involve children in the move as early and as much as possible.
Try to maintain daily routines.
Help children make new friends and get them involved in their new communities.
Together you and your child visit: apps.mhf.dod.mil/myom
Create a scrapbook, or memoir together
with your child. Place photos or sayings
about special friends, places and people in
the book.
Visit new schools to see if orientation pro-grams are available for newcomers.
Look for warning signs of children not adjusting well. Seek help early.
Be patient with children and empathize with their feelings.
Do something special for your child that includes their friends before the move.
Have them keep in touch with old friends through letters, online resources, email or phone calls.
Vance AFB Workshops Designed to Assist with Relocation
It is held the 3rd Monday of every month 9am—11am
Guest Speakers Include:
TMO, Education, School Liaison, Fi-
nance, Housing, MFLC, Tricare,
Spouse Employment, and Relocation.
This workshop is designed to be a one
stop shop to answer many of your
questions and brief you as to all the
services available. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
This 2 hour briefing will play a major role in preparing
you for your move.
SMOOTH MOVE
This workshop covers such as issues as budgeting,
determining how much of a house you an afford,
building or repairing your
credit, debt to income ra-
tions, as well as the mort-
gage lending process. This
workshop will give you the
opportunity to ask ques-
tions and find out what it will take to become a
homeowner.
HOMEBUYERS
10 Steps to a Federal Resume
This workshop will not
only explain the compli-
cated federal resume
process, but will assist
any employment seeker
with developing a civil-
ian resume, career plan-
ning and will explain spousal preference in the
military. This workshop will give you the oppor-
tunity to ask questions about federal employment.
Our career consultants can also assist in finding
employment at your next location. Call the
A&FRC to find out when the next workshop is or
to schedule a one—on appointment. A&FRC
In today's economy it takes 6 to 12 months to regain
employment, so start today
before you relocate!
OneOnOne Assistance
Have questions and need help but cannot make
any of the workshops? You can schedule a one-on
-one consult with a Airman and Family Readiness
Center trained consultant and we will assist you
in getting the answers
you need to make your
move as smooth as it can
be. We can also assist
your family members in
various areas that may
assist them in the transi-
tion as well. Call us or stop by today. Bldg 314 /