If there are any resources or events that you would like to get more information on, please stop by our office at the A&FRC, Bldg 312, across from the Base Chapel. Additionally, let us know if you would like us to add you or your spouse to our EFMP distro list so that you receive our monthly newsletters, program updates, and upcoming events.

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Written by Mark Valerio, M.H.R.EFMP-Family Support Coordinator

EFMP Coordinator's Corner

Exceptional Connections

Inside this Issue:

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EFMP–FS Corner

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EFMP-FS

Nellis AFB, NV

Volume 2, Issue 11

November 2019

Please sign up for our EFMP 101 workshop which is offered in coordination with the three major EFMP components. EFMP Family Support, EFMP Medical, and EFMP Assignments. Our next orientation is tentatively scheduled for 20 Nov 19 from 0900 to 1030, in Bldg 20, Rm 310 (please see flyer on page 2).This orientation is primarily for those newly Q-coded families, but everyone is welcome to attend.To register, please call the EFMP-Family Support office at the A&FRC (702) 652-9260/3399 or the Front Desk at (702) 652-3327.

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EFMP Base Level Orientation

Flyer for Base Level EFMP Orientation

Family Advocacy Class Calendar

Back of Class Calendar

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) 2019 Program Schedule

Child Development (Lunch & Learn)

Support Your Student Success Series

Parents Night Out

Lunch with Santa

Cookie Decorating & Pictures with Santa

A&FRC Calender

Back of Calendar

EFMP-FS Coordinator Contact Information

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Since the cold weather has crept in before the holidays, it's time to ensure your home and vehicle maintenance is up-to-date. Also, time to get your jackets and sweaters out of the closet and bundle up for approaching colder temperatures.

The joyous scents of holiday meals is just music to the senses. The many smells of cooked ham and turkey to the baking smells of apple and pumpkin pie.

Please be sure to look out for several future events that we have planned for Adults and Children of EFMP families.

On another note, please welcome our newest EFMP-FS Coordinator, Ms. Regina Mullins. Previously, Ms. Mullins was the Community Child Care Coordinator at the Nellis Family Child Care office. She spent many years within the child care career field.

EFMP 101 Base Level Orientation

Military OneSource 13

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Family Advocacy Class Calendar NOVEMBER 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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No More Silence 0900

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OB Orientation 0800

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Change Step 0900

Anger/Stress Management

1300-1500

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No More Silence 0900

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Change Step 0900

Anger/Stress Management

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Dad’s Class 0900-1200

Couples Class 1400-1600

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Anger/Stress Management

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No More Silence 0900

Couples Class 1400-1600

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OB Orientation 0800

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Change Step 0900

Anger/Stress Management

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Call 653- 3880 for more information on classes.

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NellisFamilyAdvocacy

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Couples Class: This class is designed to help couples by building on their existing strengths. Couples will work jointly and individually to bring greater awareness to important life, relationship, and communication skills in an effort to

increase overall marital satisfaction, romantic love, sexual intimacy, & more. Offered quarterly.

Call 653-3880 POC – Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

No More Silence Women’s Group: This group addresses issues such as effective communication, relationship effectiveness, domestic violence, boundaries. Group can be attended by referral only. Fridays 0900-1000 Call 653-3880 for referral POC- Mrs. Saldana

Anger & Stress Management: Learn to deal with stress and anger by identifying and managing triggers and increasing self-awareness Nellis: Wednesdays 1300-1500 Creech: Monthly Call 653-3880 for more information POC - Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

Like us on Facebook to receive the most up to date information on

classes and events www.facebook.com/NellisFamilyAdvocacy

Dad’s class: For expectant dads & dads with babies up to 6 weeks old. Learn to be an involved father and how to manage stress during/after the pregnancy; manage deployments and parenting issues. 1 session- offered monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month - 0900-1600 Call 653-3880 to sign up POC - Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

Active Parenting of Teens: Learn how to increase communication with your teen, get direction with discipline, and gain insight into today’s teen issues. Nellis: TBD Offered quarterly Call 653-3880 to register POC - Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

Change Step Men’s Group: Education about physical and verbal aggression, power & control, boundaries, communication styles is the focus of this group for men only. This group can be attended by referral only. Wednesdays 0900 Call 653-3880 for a referral POC- Mr. Hughes

Parenting with Love & Logic: Learn skills to make parenting fun & rewarding while achieving healthy, respectful relationships with your children. Offered quarterly. Centennial Hills YMCA: TBD Nellis: Tuesdays 1300 - 1500 Call 653-3880 to register. POC- Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

Coping with Separation and Divorce: For anyone currently going through a separation. Topics include emotional responses, communication and co-parenting. Nellis: TBD Call 653-3880 to register POC- Mr. Tam and Ms. Fajardo

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1 in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism.

Of those 1 in 59, an estimated 33% cannot speak.

As many as 1 in 3 have seizures.

65% of parents report their child has been bullied or victimized by peers.

25% of 8-year old’s cause injury to themselves. Nearly 50% wander or run off from school, home, and safety.

Accidental drowning accounts for 91% of deaths in children with Autism.

Serving over 7,000 Families in Southern Nevada since 1996.

CONTACT: 702.368.3328 | Info@featsonv.org | Featsonv.org

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9/5 Adult Support Group9/10 Spanish support group9/25 Family Night

10/3 Adult support Group10/7 Parent Support Group10/8 Spanish Support Group10/13 Dad's support group10/19 Parents Night Out10/Annual Picnic TBD

11/4 Parent support Group11/7 Adult Support Group11/9 Poker Tournament11/12 Spanish Support Group11/16 Parents Night Out

12/2 Parent support group12/5 Adult support group12/10 Spanish support group12/14 Parents Night Out12/Holiday Party TBD

IEP Educational Advocacy SupportiPad 4 You Program for non-verbal childrenParent MentorshipParents Night OutParent Resource and Lending LibraryParent ABA Trainings

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FEAT offers over 17 unique programs to support families and provide children with a safe and accepting social environment.

Monthly Parent Support MeetingsFirst Responder Stickers & MagnetsFamily Night OutParent Hotline in English & SpanishAnnual Holiday Parties and PicnicHospital and Surgery Center Trainings

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February 23rdMarch 16thApril 27thMay 25thJuly 20th

SPACE IS LIMITEDApplication and waiver of release must befilled out prior to attending the eventChildren must be independent in toileting2 to 1 volunteer-child ratioAges 5 - 17

August 31stOctober 19thNovember 16thDecember 14th

You must fill out a new application, waiver of release, and medical release for each child you wish to attend PNO in 2019. Choose three dates per application. Not all requests will be honored based on the number of applicants.

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EFMP-Family Support (FS) Airman & Family Readiness Center 4311 N Washington BlvdNellis AFB, NV 89191-7073

EFMP-FS Coordinators:

Mr. Mark Valerio Phone: 702.652.9260/3327 Email: mark.valerio.4@us.af.mil

Ms. Regina MullinsPhone: 702.652.3399/3327Email: regina.mullins@us.af.mil

“Supporting Military Families"

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