THE ARMY FAMILY COVENANT
We recognize the commitment and increasing sacrif ices that our Families are making every day.
We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.
We are committed to providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life that is commensurate with their service.
We are committed to providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.
We are committed to building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.
We are committed to improving Family readiness by:
• Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services
• Increasing accessibility and quality of healthcare
• Improving Soldier and Family housing
• Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services, and child care
• Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members
Fort Hood has inculcated the Army Family Covenant into every Family
program and service. Here are some of the programs which help provide the
quality of life our Families deserve.
ADVOCACY AND PREVENTION BRANCH
The Advocacy and Prevention Branch conducts a number of Army programs
designed to strengthen couple and Family relationships; prevent spouse and
intimate partner abuse, child abuse, sexual assault and promote military personnel/
Family well-being. The Branch is comprised of the Family Advocacy
Program, Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program, New Parent Support
Program Plus and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.
Visit the Family Advocacy Center, Building 76020, Crockett Street, West
Fort Hood. For more information, call (254) 286-6774.
ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN
If you have an issue with the Army, AFAP is the venue that will allow to you
to voice your concerns to leadership. This annual event consists of both an adult
and teen conference. Active Duty, retired, DoD Civilians, Family members,
teens, aged 13 to 19, meet in separate forums to brainstorm issues that are
affecting the Fort Hood community. These issues are presented to the Chain of
Command and delegated to various organizations for resolution. To find out
more, visit the Lane Volunteer Center, Building 16005, Old Ironsides Avenue
or call (254) 287-AFAP (2327).
ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING
Joining the Army can be like moving to another country—you have to learn
the language, the rules and the customs. PX, ACS, MOS—what does it all
mean? AFTB, a series of Army educational classes, is your answer. With various classes ranging from introductory to advanced level,
it will assist you with acclimating yourself to Army
life. Learn the knowledge, skills and behaviors to
have a successful future in the Army. Classes provided
on site by request. Visit the Lane Volunteer
Center, Building 16005, Old Ironsides Avenue or
call (254) 286-6600.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY
MEMBER PROGRAM
EFMP works with other military and civilian
agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated
community support, education, housing, personnel
and medical services to Families with special needs. The Exceptional Family member Program is
located in the Rivers Building 121, 761st Tank
Battalion Avenue. For more information, call
(254) 287-6070.
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Family Advocacy Program focuses on preventing
spouse, intimate partner and child abuse; to protect
those who are victims of abuse; to treat those
affected by abuse and to ensure personnel are professionally
trained to intervene in abuse cases. FAP
operates a 24-hour Hotline (287-CARE) for
reporting spouse/intimate partner (unrestricted)
and child abuse. FAP also provides a 24-hour
response system to support victims of domestic violence:
Victim Services Crisis Line, (254) 702-4953,
reporting mechanism for victims electing the
restricted reporting option and provides training.
Training includes: Soldier, command, Family
member and community specialty classes/workshops/
retreats focusing on stress/anger/conflict
management, parenting, safety education, dating
violence prevention and relationship enrichment.
Support groups, deployment reunion/reintegration
activities are available. Family Advocacy Center,
Building 76020, Crockett Street, West Fort Hood.
For more information, call (254) 286-6774.
FAMILY ADVOCACY VICTIM
ADVOCACY PROGRAM
This is a specialized function within the Family
Advocacy Program that provides comprehensive
assistance and liaison to and for victims of
spouse/intimate partner abuse and sexual assault.
The program works in partnership with military
and civilian agencies and organizations to identify
resources and coordinate services that will meet the
needs of abuse and/or assault victims. The FAVAP
operates the FAP 24-hour Victim Services Hotline
that provides information, crisis intervention,
support and referrals to victims of abuse/assault
and for reporting domestic violence and sexual
assault incidents. The services include a reporting
option to victims: restricted or unrestricted reports
of domestic violence and/or sexual assault incidents.
FAVAP is located in the Copeland Soldier
Service Center, Building 18010, T.J. Mills Boulevard
and Battalion Avenue and Rivers Building
121, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. For more information,
call (254) 287-3583/553-0905.
FAMILY READINESS GROUPS
Each unit has a Family Readiness Group to
support the military Family. Most of the major
units have a Family Readiness Group center where
Families can receive up-to-date information, videoconference
deployed Family members, meet with
other spouses, enjoy camaraderie with other unit
Families. Contact the service members unit for
more information on how to become involved in
Family readiness group activities.
Family Readiness Support Assistants are unit
based. Deployment assistants provide full-time
assistance to Families. To find your unit's support
assistants, check out the roster at
www.hood.army.mil/newcomers/files/FRSARoster.pdf or
contact the unit. Deployed units have rear
detachments that can assist Families.
Frequently Asked Question to a
Family Readiness Support Assistant.
Q: How do I get information about my Soldier
during his or her deployment?
A: Check with your Family Readiness Support
Assistant - many will have a newsletter, informational
e-mail distribution lists and possibly a virtual
FRG Web site.
Q: I don't know what a Family Readiness
Support Assistant is nor do I know who my Family
Readiness Support Assistant point of contact is.
A: A Family Readiness Support Assistant is a
command-sponsored group of Family members who
exchange information and create a mutual support
network. FRSA Deployment Assistants are unit staff
who can assist connecting you to your FRSA.
Q: I have a problem and would like some assistance
solving it. Where can I turn?
A: Visit the Fort Hood Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Web site at:
www.hoodmwr.com.
Q: As a new military spouse, how can I find
information about life as a military family?
A: My Army Life Too is a Web site packed with
information designed to help military Families.
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) training is a
great first step. You can take the AFTB modules
on the Army Life Too site, or you can take the
classes in person on Fort Hood by calling
(254) 287-2327. The My Army Life Too Web site
is:
www.myarmylifetoo.com.
Q: Is there a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week source
of information and assistance for military Families?
A: Yes, Military One Source can be reached by
phone at: (800) 342-9647 or on their Web site
at:
www.militaryonesource.com. Also, you can
speak with a chaplain at any time by calling
(254) 287-CHAP (2427).
Q: How do I find out about resources and events
at Fort Hood?
A: There are several possibilities: There is a
weekly newspaper that is available at locations
around Fort Hood called The Fort Hood Sentinel.
There is a monthly Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Publication called Hood Happenings that is
available across post. There is a monthly Community
Services Council meeting that is open to
the public.
Fort Hood hosts a newcomers fair called Hood
Howdy twice a year. Check with your FRSA to get
more information about locations, dates and times.
All these information resources are free to military
Families.
MILITARY FAMILY
LIFE CONSULTANT PROGRAM
This program provides Soldiers and Family
members with non-medical, problem-solving
counseling to assist them in dealing with relationships,
crisis intervention, stress management,
Family issues, parent-child communications,
Family separations and reunions and reintegration
due to deployments. Visit the Lane Volunteer
Center, Building 16005, Old Ironsides Avenue
Call (254) 288-3566 or (254) 383-2571 for more
information.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT
PROGRAM PLUS
Soldiers and Family members experiencing challenges
related to parenting of young military children,
birth to three years of age, may be referred to
the NPSP+ for participation in the home visitation
program, educational training, parent-child activities,
support group meetings or to receive information
about available community resources. Services
and support are provided to expectant parents,
major division Layette Programs and hospitalized
new parents. Family Advocacy Center, Building
76020, is located on Crocket Street, West Fort
Hood. For more information, call (254) 287-2286.
Oveta Culp-Hobby Soldier and
Family Readiness Center
The center offers a variety of resources to accommodate
Soldiers and Families for meetings and
communication during a deployment. It has seven
meeting rooms, a computer room with seven computer
stations, a teen room, a Family room, kitchen
area and a Short Term Alternate Child Care
(STACC) site. The purpose of the center is help
ease the burden of finding a meeting space and
child care. The Oveta Culp-Hobby Soldier and
Family Readiness Center, Building 18000, is
located on Battalion Avenue For more information
or to reserve a room call (254) 287-9274/9793.
SOLDIER AND FAMILY
READINESS CENTER
The Soldier and Family Readiness Center was
created to alleviate some of the stress and strain of
Warriors in Transition and their Families.
Resources offered at the facility include military
personnel benefits and services; substance abuse
counseling and information; information and referral;
financial counseling; transition and employment
assistance; education counseling; child care
and youth services; pastoral services; legal assistance
and outreach assistance. The Soldier and
Family Readiness Center, Building 36042, is
located on Darnall Loop. For more information,
call (254) 286-5768.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Traditionally held the Thursday before Easter,
thousands of eggs and goodies are hidden and children
ages two to 12 are invited to bring their
baskets, flashlights and a parent to hunt eggs in the
dark at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny, concessions and other children's activities make the evening eggciting.
Gate fee applies.
Fort Hood Hunting and Fishing Day
Outdoorsmen from around the community join
together each year during Fort Hood's Hunting and
Fishing Day, at the Sportsmen's Center. Celebrating
the great outdoors and recognizing conservation
efforts, sportsmen gather for a day full of outdoor
sports, including; fishing derbies, trap and skeet
competitions, turkey shoots, archery shoots and
more. This September event is a great opportunity
for the non-hunter to link up with an experienced
outdoorsman and learn a new sport. Entry free.
Freedom Fest
There's no better place to celebrate our nation's
birth than Fort Hood's Hood Stadium. The
evening sky of July 4th, transforms with the largest
30-minute fireworks display in central Texas. Enjoy
a whole day filled with carnival rides, concessions,
games, military displays and other Family activities.
Hood Howdy
A big Fort Hood Texas-size welcome is extended
twice a year to new arrivals. Held in February and
August, this info fair style event provides information
about the local area, including: schools, businesses,
on-and-off post agencies, housing and
DFMWR facilities. This is a great opportunity to
discover the greater Fort Hood community, by providing
a wealth of information about your new
hometown. Entertainment, information, food and
door prizes add fun to the welcome.
Month of the Military Child Festival
Month of the military child is held each April
to recognize our nation's most patriotic and brave
citizens, the children of military members. A fest
in their honor is held to thank them for their sacrifice
and show appreciation for their role in the
military Family. Food, entertainment and great
door prizes make this fest the place to be for Fort
Hood youth.
Nature in Lights
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area transforms
into a winter wonderland for kids and kids at
heart each year. Visitors drive through the 800-acre
park and enjoy five and a half miles of computer
driven, illuminated displays, architectural and
foliage lighting. Guests can shop for gifts, take
photographs with Santa and enjoy homemade
cookies, hot chocolate and other treats at Santa's
Village, located in the park at Live Oak Pavilion.
Nature in Lights runs nightly, mid-November
through early January. Gate fee applies.
U.S. Army Soldier Show
Some of the most talented active duty Soldiers
throughout the Army are selected through auditions
to perform in a high energy, 90-minute, live
musical review. Soldiers with a passion for music,
dance and performing, showcase their talents in
performances across the globe. The tour stops at
Fort Hood every summer or fall. Entry free.
Continue to check
www.hoodmwr.com for other
scheduled events.
Water Fest
Summer enters with a splash during the annual
Water Fest at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
Welcome the summer with free paddleboat rides,
Kids' Auto Wash, waterslide rides, pony rides, petting
zoo, climbing wall, professional fish demonstrations,
Jet Ski races, a guarded swimming area, with a beautiful
sandy beach and much more. Bring a picnic
lunch or enjoy concessions. Cool off with lots of fun
activities for the whole Family, the first weekend of
June during Water Fest. Gate fee applies.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN
Central Enrollment Registry Office The Central Enrollment Registry Office is the
gateway to Child and Youth Services on Fort
Hood. All customers must register at CERO
before they may access any CYS Programs. Service
is provided by appointment or walk-in. Customers
are encouraged to call in advance, to ensure they
are aware of the documentation required for registration.
Registration is free. The Child, Youth
and School Services, Central Enrollment Registry
Office (CERO) recently moved to Building 283
on Battalion Avenue. The operating hours at
the new building are Monday through Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended appointment
opportunities on Tuesday evenings until 5:30 p.m.
(254) 287-8029.
Child Development Centers
Child Development Centers offer a variety of
programs ranging from full day, part day and
hourly care for children six weeks through preschool
(five years of age).
All CYS programs ensure the same quality of
care for children. A developmentally-appropriate
curriculum for young children is planned by the
caregivers/providers, with attention to the different
needs, interests and developmental levels of the
individual child, to prepare the children for success
when they move onto school.
Chaffee Child Development Center
Building 198, T.J. Mills Boulevard
Phone: (254) 287-4749
Full day care, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Before and after school for pre-K attending
Meadows and Venable Elementary Schools
Clear Creek Child Development Center
Building 4819/4820, East Highway 190
Phone: (254) 288-5222
Full day care, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Part day care for preschool, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hourly care, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
