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Military & Family Readiness Center

The Military & Family Readiness Center is your one-stop information and referral hub for single, married, active duty, Guard, Reserves, retired members, spouses, and families. We specialize in fostering connections, ensuring military personnel and their families access the appropriate services both on and off base. From the Air Force Aid Society to Volunteer Services, we offer a wide range of programs and services through classes, groups, and individual support. Our goal is to equip military members and their families with the essential tools, resources, and activities for a successful military assignment.

Programs and Services

Air Force Aid Society

Provides no interest loans/grants to assist with  financial emergencies.  Additionally, Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) provides Education support and targeted community programs to help with child care, car upkeep and spouse employment education. For more information go to https://my.afas.org

 

Air Force Families Forever

Air Force Families Forever is a long-term aftercare program established to provide proactive outreach to family members who have lost a loved one that was, at the time of death, serving on Active Duty in the United States Air Force and Space Force.

 

Air Force Wounded Warrior

Designed to provide combat-related wounded, ill or injured Airmen and their families with  personalized support. Coordinate benefits, counseling and services provided by DoD, VA, and Social Security Administration.

Casualty Assistance & Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

The Casualty office submits reports, makes notifications , and assists the next-of-kin of deceased military members.  They provide services to active duty USSF/USAF and retirees of all branches of service.  Active  duty military members who are retiring receive a mandatory briefing about SBP which can provide financial support for a spouse or child after the member’s death.

 

Air Force Families Forever

Air Force Families Forever is a long-term aftercare program established to provide proactive outreach to family members who have lost a loved one that was, at the time of death, serving on Active Duty in the United States Air Force and Space Force.

 

Air Force Wounded Warrior

Designed to provide combat-related wounded, ill or injured Airmen and their families with  personalized support. Coordinate benefits, counseling and services provided by DoD, VA, and Social Security Administration.

 

Casualty Assistance & Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

The Casualty office submits reports, makes notifications , and assists the next-of-kin of deceased military members.  They provide services to active duty USSF/USAF and retirees of all branches of service.  Active  duty military members who are retiring receive a mandatory briefing about SBP which can provide financial support for a spouse or child after the member’s death.

 

Employment Program

This program assists in developing a career plan, establishing community network contacts, and utilizing employment listings.  Open to personnel assigned to Peterson SFB.

 

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Provides comprehensive support for family members with special needs.  Connects families with workshops  & events, relocation assistance, on– and off-base community resources, and information and referrals.  Join the Peterson SFB EFMP Facebook.

 

Family Services Program

Staffed solely by volunteers, Family Services provides additional services for the Relocation Assistance Program and relocating personnel. This includes the Loan Locker, Airmen’s Attic and Food Pantry. This is located in Bldg. 1525.

Personal & Worklife Program

The USSF/USAF realizes there is a relationship between a member’s ability to accomplish a mission successfully and the quality of his or her family experiences.  M&FRC offers activities and services that promote a positive family environment.

Adoption Information Fair

This program is conducted once a year and is sponsored by the four military installations in the local area.  Various agencies from the community provide information on infant, foster to adopt, interstate, and foreign adoptions.

Heart Link

Heart Link Spouse Orientation Program is a way to celebrate the military way of life and learn how you are the Heart of the Space Force/Air Force! Provided quarterly with lunch included.   You do not have to be brand new to the military to join us  for the fun!

Commander’s Key Support Program

Key Support training is offered quarterly for Key Liaisons. This is open to family members, active duty members and civilians connected to the unit, appointed by the commander. The objective is to assist our members and their families with readiness, resources and connectedness.

Personal Financial Management

Provides education, information and counseling to DoD personnel and their families on a wide range of personal finance topics, including   budgeting, buying a home, basic and intermediate investing, estate planning, buying a car and debt/credit management.

Basic Investing

This seminar provides an overview of investment fundamentals and will familiarize individuals and families with asset allocation, risk tolerance and diversification.

Bundles for Babies

A quarterly seminar co-facilitated by Family Advocacy & PFMP.  Topics include Budgeting for Baby, Investing for the Future, Calming the Baby, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Open to all ranks and services.  However, only active duty USSF/USAF families may receive a $100 voucher for AFAS.

Financial Planning

Mandatory for all first duty station Airmen.  Topics include checkbook management, budgeting, saving and investing, debt and credit management, and local area consumer issues.

Readiness

Designed to provide military members and their families across the four stages of deployment (pre-deployment, sustainment, reintegration and post-deployment) with the tools, resources and activities essential for successful military deployment. Includes morale calls, childcare (Give Parents a Break) and various support activities, such as the monthly Combined Deployed Family and Community Dinner.

Relocation Assistance Program

Provides a variety of services designed to help  personnel and their families through the process of a PCS move, including education, information, referral and support to help ease the physical and emotional impact of relocation.  Sponsorship training is available online and in person.

Right Start

Mandatory newcomer’s briefing is offered monthly.  This activity offers a variety of briefings from on-/off-base programs introducing arriving personnel and their family members to key personnel and available resources.

Information Fair

Held in conjunction with Right Start. Base agencies and private organizations answer questions, provide organization information and lots of “freebies” to attendees.  Family members are encouraged to attend.

Plan My Move & Overseas Briefing

PCS-ing stateside or overseas?  PCS moves are one of the most stressful recurring events.  This class offers briefings from JPPSO, Legal, Accounting & Finance, TRICARE and M&FRC.

Transition Assistance Program

TAP is a Four-Step process mandated by law for all separating (1 year prior) or retiring (2 years prior) service members to ensure personnel are aware of benefits/entitlements available to them.

Initial Counseling

Initial Counseling is the first step. This a one-hour one-on-one with a TAP counselor to discuss where you are out and what your plans are for your future.

Pre-Separation Briefing

Pre-separation is the second step. This is a three-hour long classroom briefing.

TAP Workshop (Monday-Friday)

TAP workshop is the third step that includes information on job search techniques, VA benefit briefing, resume writing, interviewing skills, and many more.

Capstone

Capstone is the fourth-step. This is the final step to complete TAP. This is a requirement in order to final out. Recommended to complete within 90 days of separation/retirement.

Volunteer Resources Program

The Volunteer Resource Program collaborates with organizations to provide a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can be submitted for the Volunteer Excellence award.

Voting Assistance

The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members/families are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to do so.

Discovery Resource Center

The Discovery Resource Center houses a variety of employment, relocation and other general information. Computers are available to write resumes, produce a trip map, conduct job search, career search or research a new location. For a guided tour, please ask a staff member.

Military & Family Life Consultant

DoD contract professionals are here to listen and are available to help service members and their families. Consultations are free and anonymous — no records are kept. Call the adult MFLC direct at 719-433-2671 or 719-433-5432.

Military One Source

Available 24/7—Help find answers to whatever life issues you are facing. Ask online at www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647.

Emergency Readiness

The Delta 1/CC has instructed the M&FRC to establish an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC). The EFAC will serve as the central point for providing support and assistance to victims and their families in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, whether it occurs on or off base.

The M&FRC will be staffed with case workers who will address any needs reported through the Air Force Personnel Accountability System (AFPAAS). This system is used to report your status and document any needs during a disaster.

All Military Spouses are highly encouraged to attend, regardless of how long they have been affiliated with the military! Join us to gain insight into the Air Force and Space Force lifestyles, learn about the most current resources available to military spouses, hear from Peterson SFB installation helping agencies, and meet other spouses. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Military & Family Readiness Center

The Military & Family Readiness Center serves as a one-stop information and referral center for single, married, active duty, Guard, Reserves, retired members, spouses and families. One of our major functions is offering connections – ensuring military personnel and their families are connected with the appropriate services both on and off base.
From the Air Force Aid Society to the Volunteer Services, the Military & Family Readiness Center offers services and programs through classes and groups, to units and individuals, in a wide variety of topics.

Provides military members and their families with the tools, resources and activities essential for a successful military assignment.

For more information and to register, call 719.556.6141.

Readiness Briefing

Briefing includes American Red Cross, mental health, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Tri-West, and Child Development Center. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

Welcome Home Peterson

Briefing includes Wing leadership, chapel, mental health, public health, OPSEC and finance. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

The “Deployment” Connection

Find articles, upcoming events, links and answers to frequently asked questions – all with a focus on helping you, the family. http://www.peterson.af.mil/units/deployedconnection.asp