Army Community Service

YONGSAN Army Community Service

Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO) Program

For more information, please call 738-7036. Training is available upon request for SFRG Leaders.

Army Volunteer Corps Program (AVC)

Services available for Yongsan and K-16. Please contact the AVC Coordinator to schedule an appointment for OPOC training at 7387036 or e-mail Shaleena.d.thomasson.civ@mail.mil. Please make sure all of your volunteer hours are updated in VMIS so that we can make sure all of our volunteers get the credit for their outstanding contributions to our Yongsan-Casey and K-16 communities. The link to VMIS is: https://www.myarmyonesource.com/ FamilyProgramsandServices/Volunteering/VMIS/VMIShome.aspx

Army Family Team Building

For more information call Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Ms. Shaleena Thomasson at 738-7036.

Army Family Action Plan

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is your platform to voice quality-of-life issues, feedback, ideas, and suggestions. It’s the best way to let Army leadership know about what works, what doesn’t, and how you think problems can be resolved. You can submit issues by visiting https://home.army.mil/yongsan/ and submitting an ICE comment under ‘Family’ ‘DFMWR Army Community Service: AFAP. The information you submit gives Army leadership insight and helps foster a satisfied, informed, and resilient Army Community.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 738-7505

Education for Professionals: Training for first responders & mandated reporters (Child and Youth Services, Medical, and Law enforcement personnel) and other community agencies on the identification, reporting, and treatment of domestic and child abuse; the referral process; available programs, services, and resources.

Stress Management:

An interactive session to assist participants to recognize the symptoms, causes, and effects of stress and introduce an array of

Hours of Operation

Mon-Wed & Fri: 0730-1630 Thu: 1300-1630 Sat, Sun & US Holidays: Closed

stress management techniques.

Anger/Conflict Management:

An interactive session to assist participants to recognize the symptoms, causes, and effects of anger and learn an array of anger management/ conflict resolution strategies and techniques.

Successful Co- Parenting (After or Before Divorce):

Divorce is a challenging experience for both parents and their children. Many states require parenting courses that helps increase knowledge and resiliency in families that will be experiencing co-parenting. This class may meet your state requirements.

Emergency Placement Care Training:

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Providing a temporary safe home to children at risk of abuse and neglect may be an option for you. Please contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager at 738-7505.

*Group or Individual sessions for other Basic Life Skills are also available upon unit request or individual appointment.

For more information on events, classes or unit request call the FAP Manager, Ms. Louise Gonel at 738-7505 or email fapyongsan@gmail.com

Victim Advocacy Program

Required annually training for Soldiers, Senior Leaders, & Commanders IAW AR 608-18, Army Family Advocacy Program. Educates individuals on the dynamics of domestic and child abuse; command policy; community programs, services, resources; the identification, reporting, and referral process. Please contact DAVA Program at 738-7505 to sign your unit up for required training

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Hotline for crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referral for victims. VA provides Restricted & Unrestricted Reporting Options.

24/7 assistance call DSN: 153, from cell: 050-3364-5997

New Parent Support Program

During COVID19, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. Weekly playgroup will be determined based on current situations. Please contact ACS at 738-7505 to inquire. Please email Eun.j.kim.civ@mail or call Nurse Kim at 738-7505 for an individual & Group appointment.

Lending Closet - If you are In/Out-Processing and need essentials like pots and pans, coffee maker and other kitchen items until your HHGs arrive or after your HHGs are picked up, stop by and borrow from our lending closet for up to 30 days. (Extensions granted for extenuating circumstances.) K-16 & Yongsan Newcomers Cultural Tours have been canceled due to COVID-19 until further notice. Follow us on Facebook for more info.

Financial Readiness Program

One-on-one counseling and group education on personal finance is provided for Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians in support of Unit Commanders, First Sergeants, FRGs, and more. Unit Commanders: Due to the requirements for smaller group training sessions please coordinate with the Financial Readiness Program Manager this month for small group onsite First Term Duty Station Milestone Budget training for your new Soldiers who are with us for their first duty station in the Army. For more information please email the K-16 ACS Financial Readiness Program Manager at joanna.martinezvasquez.civ@mail.mil <mailto:joanna. martinezvasquez.civ@mail.mil>

Consumer Protection Week is 28 February – 6 March 2021

Spend a little time this week by going to https://www. militaryconsumer.gov <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov> to see military consumer information that coincides with your military life events such as First Duty Station, Permanent Change of Station and Deployment, Promotion, Life Changes, Career Transition and Veteran Support. Scroll to the very bottom of the page to see the blog for the latest from Military Consumer that discusses the most current scams out there. Military Consumer’s short actionable tips are organized into articles in these categories: * Spend <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/spend> : How to control where your money goes * Earn <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/earn> : How to use military experience and benefits to advance your career * Borrow <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/borrow> : How to use credit and manage debt * Save & Invest <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/save-invest> :

How to make today’s paychecks work for the future * Protect <https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/protect> : How to safeguard money, financial and account information, and reputation If you feel like you have been contacted by a scammer or have been taken advantage of by a potential scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission, see one of their awareness ads below:

Financial Fridays:

Staying home more due to restrictions under the current health protection conditions in order to “kill the virus”? Want to further your financial reading by perusing the new titles located in the Financial Readiness library at the ACS K-16 location? Let’s jumpstart April’s Financial Literacy month! The Financial Readiness Program Manager currently has nine different financial readiness books available for you to curl up with! These books are limited and readers are limited to one book per month. For more information contact joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail.mil <mailto:joanna.martinezvasquez.civ@mail.mil> *Objective Personal Financial Counseling is available at Freefrom an Accredited Financial Counselor. Contact your Financial Counselor at joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail.mil or 738-7505 at Yongsan ACS or 741-6718 at K-16 ACS.

5 Things the IRS Will Never Do

1. Contact you by email, text, or social media. 2. Demand immediate payment. 3. Require you to use a specific method of payment. 4. Demand your credit card information over the phone. 5. Threaten to get the police involved.

Have A Plan For Your Refund

Pay off outstanding debts or catch up on bills. Pay current expenses, needs or wants.

30% Past

30 / 40 / 30 Past, Present, Future Plan

40% Present

30% Future

Establish or build up your saving.

For more resources and tips to save money and heartache this tax season go to https://militarysaves.org

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

– Soldiers Taking Care of Soldiers

The Army Emergency Relief 2021 Campaign runs from 1 March through 15 May 2021. In 2020 over 18,000 Soldiers received $37 million in AER assistance. $9 million was provided in grants. $2 million was provided to more than 1,000 Soldiers experiencing hardship due to COVID-19. Additionally $14 million was awarded in educational scholarships for dependent Children and Spouses. AER is 100% funded through donations. In 2020 the Active Duty Force donated $2 million, Retired Soldiers donated $3.7 million and Civilians, Foundations, and Corporations donated $10 million. The goal of the campaign is 100% informed not just contacted. AER’s annual campaign goals are to inform every Soldier about their benefits and programs AER provides and to offer Soldiers the opportunity to voluntarily participate in the campaign through their donation. If you would like to donate please contact your unit campaign representative. If you would like to donate online go to https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/donate <https://www. armyemergencyrelief.org/donate> (please do not forget to tag your unit when donating online). AER provides emergency financial assistance to active duty service members, their families, and retired service members and is located with ACS Financial Readiness.