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The Commander has worked with the Peterson Base Community to ensure various
organizations serve as the main point of contact for our geographically separated squadron. The services that some
of those organizations provide are listed below, as well as contact information for our unit representatives. They are
willing and ready to help, so we hope this information comes in handy!
Unit Representatives
Chaplain: Capt Onyema Okorie (719)
556-4442, onyema.okorie@peterson.af.mil . For emergencies, after duty hours and weekends, pleae call the command post at (719) 556 - 4555
Family Advocacy:
Mrs Martina Porter - (719) 556-8943; martina.porter@peterson.af.mil
Chaplain Services
The Chaplain community provides many services to military
members and their families. First and foremost, chaplains provide for spiritual needs. If our chaplain is not of the
appropriate denomination to care for your needs, he will connect you with someone of like beliefs. Chaplains also provide
priveleged counseling for either individuals or couples. If you need to talk to someone, your discussion will stay between
you and the chaplain.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER INFORMATION FAIR
Professionals and Agencies will be available to provide families with resources and answer
questions.
When: April 25 @ 9:30-1:00
Where: Peterson AFB A&FRC - Bldg. 350 in the Atrium
RSVP: Airman & Family Readiness Center
Jackie Wickham
556-6141
*bring photo(s) to make buttons.
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Airman & Family Readiness Center
Programs
(These types of programs should be available at most
Family Support Centers. For examples of classes/seminars within each program, view our "Base-Specific Classes" page,
or contact your local FSC.)
Air Force Aid Society: Offers emergency financial
assistance for military personnel and their families through interest-free loans or grants for basic needs.
Career Focus Program: Assists military/family members
looking for second jobs and in developing a career plan, community network contacts, and employment listings.
Family Programs: Various programs/services offered
to promote a positive family atmosphere.
Family Readiness: Designed to assist military members
and families during times of separation, deployment, crisis response, and family evacuations. Aimed to prepare families
for all aspects of military life.
Family Services: Staffed by volunteers, they can
provide base brochures and videos, and run the Loan Closet, and Layette Program.
Information & Referral Program: Helps identify
needs, and directs DoD personnel to the right resources.
Personal Financial Management Program: Offers information,
education, and personal financial counseling to help individuals and families maintain financial stability and reach their
financial goals.
Relocation Assistance Program: Provides education,
information, referral, and support to help ease individuals & families through the PCS process.
Transition Assistance Program: Assists service
members & families to make a smooth transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend.
Volunteer Resource Program: Collaborates with agencies
and organizations on/off base to provide a range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers who work in military family
programs receive workman's compensation protection and are considered employees for certain legal issues.
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Family Advocacy
(Family Advocacy provides many voluntary programs. Check
out what they offer!)
New Parent Support Program (voluntary): Provides
expectant parents and parents of 0-3 year olds with resources to help them succeed in parenting. Classes are offered
to aid in keeping health of families on track, as well as providing in-home visits from a registered nurse to help new parents
meet the challenges of their new roles. Types of classes offered include breastfeeding, basic care of newborns, child/infant
CPR, infant massage, new parent support orientation, playgroups, and gatherings/potlucks.
Special Needs Identification & Assignment Coordination
Program (mandatory process): Ensures service availability for family members of active duty personnel in the event
of a PCS. This program also assists with family relocation when a medical or special education condition exists, and services
are not available at the current or projected location. It also assists families with finding resources on base
and in the community.
Family Member Relocation Clearance (mandatory process):
This process screens family members traveling overseas with their sponsors and for those sponsors with Q-code identification
traveling to a stateside base. Family members with special needs are identified prior to an overseas PCS, and are cleared,
if appropriate, for that overseas assignment.
Family Advocacy Strength Training Program (voluntary):
Designed to offer resources families may need to build relationships that encourage growth and productivity. Resources
include individual counseling, marital therapy, family counseling, and various classes.
Maltreatment Referrals: It is mandatory for military/civilians
to report suspected maltreatment, per AFI 40-301.
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Types of Maltreatment:
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Physical: Pushing, shoving, strangling, hitting, restraining
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Emotional: Name calling, intimidation, threatening well
being, destruction of property, control through social/economic means
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Sexual: Forcing sexual acts, continuing acts after being
requested to stop, ANY attempt to engage in sexual activities with a child.
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Services offered: Anger management, conflict resolution,
parenting classes, classes for youth, marital therapy, individual therapy
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