For general ACS information or referral, call (760) 380-4784. Most ACS programs are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired military and their family members. They offer interest-free loans during times of emergency. Loans are provided to prevent termination of utilities or housing, emergency travel, repair of soldier's/family's only essential vehicle, etc. Soldier or family member must visit with their Command Financial noncommissioned officer prior to coming to ACS, with exceptions made only for Red Cross messages. Program is located in Building 548. Telephone: (760) 380-3513. After hours call 1-877-272-7337 (American Red Cross, toll free).

Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance Program (CAFAP) provides financial planning and budget counseling to soldiers and their families on an individual basis. Checkbook maintenance classes and financial management training are conducted regularly as well as unit training on personal finances. Program is located in Building 548. Telephone: (760) 380-3513.

Financial Management Readiness Training (FMRT) provides training to first-term soldiers and their families in the areas of checkbook management, investments, savings, major purchases, insurance, etc. Telephone: (760) 380-4265.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodities is a food supplement program. Eligibility is based on family size and income. Commodities come in the first Thursday of every month and are distributed at Building 548 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Telephone: (760) 380-4784.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is an educational and nutritional food voucher program for pregnant/nursing women and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. Eligibility is determined by San Bernardino County personnel and is based on family size and income. Program is located in Building 548 and is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Thursday and third Wednesday of each month. Closed from noon to 1 p.m. Telephone: (760) 380-5465. WIC personnel can also be reached at 1-800-472-2321.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) offers classes that increase awareness of the military way of life, builds self-esteem, and eases the adjustment to life as an Army spouse/family. Program is located in the Forum, Building 1200. Telephone: (760) 380-AFTB (2382).

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is a program that allows input from the people of the Army to Army leadership. It's a process that lets Soldiers and Families say what's working, and what isn't—and what they think will fix it. It alerts commanders and Army leaders to areas of concern that need their attention, and it gives them the opportunity to quickly put plans into place to work toward resolving the issues.

Installations and local levels hold AFAP forums—active and Reserve Soldiers, retirees, surviving spouses, DA civilians, Family members, and tenant organizations identify issues they believe are important to maintain a good standard of living. Issues are either worked at the local level or submitted up the chain of command for resolution. The Program is located in Building 548. Telephone number is (760) 380-2382.

Family Readiness Group (FRG) offers support and information to FRG Leaders, Commanders and First Sergeants. Conducts monthly training for FRG personnel and annual training for Commanders, First Sergeants and FRG Leaders. FRG's are required to register at ACS before getting approval to have fundraisers on post. Program is located in Building 548. Telephone: (760) 380-AFTB (2382).

Information and Referral (I&R) maintains an extensive resource directory on the military and civilian community. Telephone: (760) 380-4784.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) assists Army families in maintaining a sound quality of life. It provides and coordinates education programs on child/spouse abuse, parenting skills, couples communications and anger/ stress management. FAP acts as a liaison between civilian and military human services organizations to assist service members and their families obtain appropriate, responsive assistance. They can provide crisis intervention for family problems such as child/spouse abuse, marital problems and parent-child problems. FAP offers referral to temporary shelter for victims of abuse. Other programs include the "Kids on the Block," Opportunities for Kids, Parent Partner Program and Parenting classes. Program is located in Building 548. Telephone: (760) 380-4470.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP) provides victim advocacy services to victims of sexual assault as well as education services to soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and family members. Telephone: (760) 380-4474.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) works to meet the needs of family members with physical, emotional, development or intellectual disorders requiring specialized services. Services provided are information and referral, client advocacy, support groups and case management. Enrollment of family members with documented special needs is mandatory. Telephone: (760) 380-3698.

New Parent Support Program (NPSP) PLUS is a family support program that promotes positive parenting and healthy families. They offer services to families with children three years of age and under and expectant parents. Play mornings are held every Tuesday at the Youth Center from 9:30 to 11 a.m. They offer Infant Care and Parenting classes, along with Home Visitations. Their services are free; the office is located in Building 548, Telephone: (760) 380-4021.

Community Life Program is designed for Fort Irwin residents to provide a direct link between the community and the NTC commander and his staff. The Fort Irwin community is divided into 13 villages. Each village has a mayor and vice mayor who act as liaison between the residents and commander. They represent the community at monthly Community Services Council (CSC) meetings, Mayors meeting, Town Hall meetings, and the yearly Army Family Action Plan Symposium. The Community Life Program also oversees the Bi-Annual Spouses Tour and the ACS Holiday Program. Program is located in Building 548. Telephone: (760) 380-3776.

Outreach Center extends one hand to another, bridging the gap between military personnel, spouses, dependents and the community. Located in Barstow, it offers many of the services available at the ACS office on Fort Irwin. First and foremost the Outreach Center is a home away from home, a place to relax, adjust and meet other military families. Some of the services available are Resource Information and Referrals, Employment Readiness, Lending Closet, Volunteering, Spouse Support Groups and the New Parent Support Program NTC Express Tickets are also available. Program is located at 512 Barstow Rd., Barstow, CA 92311. Open weekdays except Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (760) 256-1735.