March 2010

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

137-C POLY PLACE
FORT HAMILTON

PHONE: 718.630.4754

MON-FRI 0800-1630

ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF

ACS Director
Financial Readiness
Carmen Borrero
Miguel Morales
718-630-4457
718-630-4471
AFTB and AFAP
Army Emergency Relief
John Mapes
718-630-4498
Miguel Morales 1SG and Mrs LEE
718-630-4471
Deployment Readiness
Winner of the
Family Advocacy
Madeline Pastorella
Maria Barnes BABY BASKET RAFFLE!
718-630-4462
718-630-4460
Relocation Readiness
Madeline Pastorella
Exceptional Family INSIDE THIS ISSUE !
Member Program FROM THE DIRECTOR…….2
718-630-4462
Maria Barnes
718-630-4460
Army Volunteer Corps AFTB/AFAP……………………..3&4
Vacant
Sexual Assault &
718-630-4467 RELOCATION
Victim Advocacy
Coordinator & DEPLOYMENT……………..5&6
Employment Readiness
Maria Barnes
Vacant
718-630-4467
718-630-4460 Outreach/SOS……………… 7

Information & Referral FINANCIAL

Outreach Program
Hiroko Gormley READINESS/AER………………. .8
Coordinator
718-630-4754
Carson Schefstad
718-630-4476
Lending Closet
FAMILY ADVOCACY/EFMP,
Hiroko Gormley Sexual assault & victim
Survivor ADvOCACY………………………9
718-630-4690
Outreach Services
Carson Schefstad
CALENDAR………………………..10
718-630-4467
 From the Director

Greetings from Army

Community Service! I’m
Carmen Borrero, the
ACS Director and I’d like to
thank you for taking the
time to see what
ACS has to offer!
Get Connected! Become A
If you are new to our
Volunteer!
Community I’d like to
extend a personal
invitation to attend our
Newcomer’s Orientation
on March 25. This is a
great chance to meet new
people and see all the
great things that Fort
Hamilton has to offer!
ACS EMPLOYMENT
ACS has plenty to offer READINESS
from a Computer Lab, Job search, education and volunteer
Waiting Families, Financial information
Assistance on Career Assessment Tool
Readiness and our newest Classes/one-on-one assistance on
program, Survivor Resume Writing, Resumix,
Outreach Services! Interviewing Skills/”Dress for Success!”
Come by and see us! Library of employment/career
. books and pamphlets
Computer Lab and printer for
online job search/Resumix
The Employment Readiness Program
office
operates as “your office” while you are
developing
your job search campaign.
The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Steering Committee met on 3 February 2010 to discuss the issues
from the AFAP Conference held on 9 December 2009 at the FHCC. Of the top 17 issues briefed to the
Commander, eleven of those issues were closed by the committee. The remaining issues will be reviewed by
the committee monthly until all of the issues have been resolved.
Issues Resolution
(1) Need enclosed pool on post to support drown In addition to the FMWR pool we also have access
proofing exercises for Soldiers. to the Poly Prep School pool to certify Soldiers.
There are several other options on post for tour and
(2) No ITT office on Base.
ticket info to meet this need. FMWR and USO
provide these services.
(3) Need backup pharmacist at Ainsworth Clinic. There are several off post pharmacists within
walking distance to fill prescriptions.
(4) US Family Health Plan-no availability of Web site is up and running. USFHP has available
pediatricians in Brooklyn. pediatricians

(5) Reduction in meal prices for Active Duty Service E1-E4 are entitled to free memberships to the FHCC
members at the Community Club. and receive reduced rates.

(6) PX/Commissary privileges for dependants of This privilege is only authorized for DOD civilians
Deployed DOD civilians. overseas, not in CONUS.

(7) Provide an active movie theater on Post. FMWR has started operating a monthly Sunday
Status. Matinees for children and Families in the theater.

(8) Recycling program at Fort Hamilton. There are vending machines to recycle items by the
PX. Funding cannot support a residential recycling
program.

(9) Post-wide employee break/lunch room. The chapel will provide room for people to eat their
lunch when necessary.

(10) Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance for There are no tuition assistance programs offered to
DOD Civilians. our civilian population and workforce by the Army
Continuing Education System (ACES).

(11) Commissary and Post Exchange Privileges for DOD regulates Commissary access. DOD civilian
DOD Civilians. employees who reside on post are authorized limited
PX privileges.
 The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) team needs
your help!
We are looking for volunteers to teach classes on Army
customs and courtesies. Your support will help our newest
members acclimate to the Army Family.
If you’re interested in becoming an AFTB Instructor please
contact:
John Mapes
718 630-4498
John.mapes1@us.army.mil

Did you know you can

receive fee assistance if
your child receives care
off post? Check out
www.naccrra.org for
more information! Military OneSource!
Offers free, 24/7,
convenient access
to confidential resource
and referral support
for service members &
their Families to improve
the quality of their lives
and the military
community
 Just moved in??
Have no pots or pans??
Need some dishes??
Come to ACS
and check out our
LENDING CLOSET!!!
Call 718-630-4609/4754

Come find out ALL that Fort Hamilton

and NYC have to offer and after, join us
for a FREE lunch at the Community
Club, March 25 starting at 0830 in the
ACS conference room located at
137C Poly Place
718-630-4754

ESL Classes Every Tuesday from

5:00PM-7:00PM
Please call to register at
718-630-4754.
March 30, 2010 Join Us for our
“Culture Night"
Trip to Russian Restaurant National
 Waiting Families Support Group

On behalf of the Waiting Families Support Group we cordially

invite you to our meet and greet on
March 20th, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm.
This gathering will provide you with information on our Waiting
Families and will highlight some of the wonderful things we
have planned for the year.
A complimentary lunch will be provided at the Bowling Center
Bldg 124. If you plan on attending please contact ACS at
(718) 630-4754.
We look forward to meeting you!

Join our Waiting

Families support group!
Held every 3rd Saturday
of the month with great
activities and events for
spouses and kids!

 Civilian Resources
 Military Resources
 Local Attractions
 Welcome Packets

Contact Hiroko Gormley

718-630-4497
 SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES

ACS at Fort Hamilton is pleased to present Survivor Outreach

Services. SOS is an Army initiative to demonstrate its
commitment to Families of the Fallen. SOS will provide
assistance and offer support to Families by providing integrated
support and referral services. SOS serves as the long term
support for Survivors, conducts support groups, Survivor
events, briefings to the community and the leadership and
provides supportive counseling.

For more information please contact:

Carson Schefstad
137C Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY
718-630-4467
Carson.Schefstad@us.army.mil

SERVICES
Benefit Coordination- Death Gratuity,
Survivor Benefit Plan, DEERS, TRICARE
and Legal Assistance
SOS Financial Counseling- Financial
assistance, investment education and
estate planning
SOS Support Coordination- Supportive
counseling, life skills education
references, referrals and coordinates
other services
VA Benefits: Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation, Burial
Expenses, Education benefits and VA
home loan
Long Term Family Case Management:
Provides assistance in obtaining Service
Records and Reports
Child and Youth Programs: Counseling,
free respite care, lower childcare rates,
SKIES Unlimited instructional classes,
School Liaison Services and grief camps
ACS: Army Volunteer Corps, AER, family
advocacy, relocation readiness,
employment readiness, AFAP and AFTB
Survivor Support Groups: Support
group meetings, social gatherings and
honoring our Fallen events and projects
 FINANCIAL
$$$ READINESS
ACS provides personal financial readiness,
consumer affairs prevention and education programs for Soldiers,
Family Members, National Guard, Reserve Components,
Retirees and Family Members.
We assist Unit Commanders and Leaders in training Soldiers and
Family Members in personal financial
readiness. Topics covered are Principles of Personal Finance,
Planning and Budgeting, Banking and
Checking, Using Credit Wisely, Getting Insurance, Saving and Investing,
Making Large Purchases, Consumer
Scams, and Housing Market Crisis (Foreclosures).

To arrange for a financial counseling appointment please call

718-630-4471

Classes are Computer Based Training (CBT) and are held at the Education Center
218A Marshall Drive.
Please provide the names of attendees one week in advance either by phone (718)
630-4471 or via email: Miguel.Morales3@us.army.mil

MARCH 18 0830-1500
Topics covered are Principles of Personal Finance, Planning and Budgeting, Banking and
Checking, Using Credit Wisely, Getting Insurance, Saving and Investing, Making Large
Purchases and Consumer Scams.

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF helps the following:

•Soldiers on Active Duty and their dependents.
•Members of the Reserve Components of the Army on continuous Active Duty
For more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to soldiers on AD
For training or serving under various sections of Title 10, United States Code.)
•Retired Soldiers, either due to longevity or physical disability.
•Widows and orphans of Soldiers who died while on AD or while retired.
 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a
mandatory enrollment program that works with other
military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive
and coordinated community support, housing,
educational, medical and personnel services to Families
with special needs. An EFM is a family member (child
or adult) with any physical, emotional, developmental
or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment,
therapy, education, training or counseling. Respite care
is available for Families or caregivers.

Information on Domestic Violence

resources and services are available to
Service Members and their Family
members.
Information on Child Abuse & Neglect
prevention and education is available to
Service Members and their Family
members.

For more
Remember the Safe Horizon Hotline—
information or an
a great resource for Domestic
appointment for Violence and Sexual Assault
EFMP, SARC or at 1-800-656-4673. Also,
SARC has a 24 hour Response
Domestic Violence
Hotline at 347-452-4302. The
Prevention please SARC assists victims of Sexual
contact: Assault with reporting options,
and provides access and referral
Maria Barnes
to medical, law enforcement
718-630-4460 and counseling services.
 MON TUE WED THU FRI

1 2 3 AFAP
Commander’s
4 5
ACS HOURS AER Kickoff Steering ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
0800 – 1630 Campaign Committee 0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630
COMPUTER 1100 1330-1400 COMPUTER COMPUTER
LAB ACS Conference Commander’s LAB LAB
0800-1600 Room Conference 0800-1600 0800-1600
Room

8 9 10 11 12
ACS HOURS ESL ACS HOURS ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
0800 – 1630 1800-2000 0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630
COMPUTER ACS COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER
LAB LAB LAB LAB
0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600

15 16 17 18 19
ACS HOURS ESL ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630
1800-2000
COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER
LAB ACS LAB LAB
0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600

22 23 24 25 Newcomer’s
26
Relocation
ACS HOURS ACS HOURS Orientation ACS HOURS
Advisory Counsel
0800 – 1630 0800 – 1630 0830-1400 0800 – 1630
Committee
COMPUTER COMPUTER ACS Conference COMPUTER
LAB 10:30 a.m. LAB Room and lunch LAB
0800-1600 ACS Conference 0800-1600 at the Community 0800-1600
Room Club

For an appointment for

29 30 31 resume assistance
ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
0800 – 1630
ESL Culture Night
0800 – 1630 please contact
COMPUTER COMPUTER
LAB LAB SGT Powell
0800-1600 0800-1600
718-630-4754