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Helping Kids Deal with Deployment

New Parent Support Program

Youth & Teen Article

Navy Exchange New Hiring Information

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

Youth & Teen Summer Jobs

April 2012 FFSC Events

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Military deployments can bechallenging for every member of the family. But

children tend to be resilient, especially when

they have plenty of support and understanding

from the adults in their lives. Here are some

ways to help children adjust to a having a parent

deployed.

Before

Talk to them honestly but positively. Have a

family discussion. Listen to what they have to

say. Let them share their feelings. Help them

understand. Plan some special family time. Talk

to their teachers/counselors. Find out about

support services.

During

Maintain routines. Be consistent with discipline.

Talk about the deployed parent often. Tell them

their parent loves them. Plan special outings.

Use a countdown calendar. Correspond often

with the deployed parent. Use support services.

After

Include them in the welcome home. Give them

time to adjust. Have a family discussion. Use

support services. There are many support

services available to assist children in coping

with deployment stress.

April is the Month of the Military Child andThe FFSC dedicates this issue ofThe Focus to our militar children.

Military One Source

(www.militaryonesource.com) offersbook

CDs, audio books, homeworkassistance,

counseling, and articles.

The National Military Family Associatio

(www.militaryfamily.org) offers summer caprograms, teen leadership camps, and fam

retreats.

The Fleet & Family Support Center, at

678-7569, offers classes, consultations,

informational materials, support groups, a

counseling regarding children and deploym

Helping Kids Deal with Deployment

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New Parent

Support

Program

ing a new baby can be a

nderful and exhilaratingerience, but it can also be

unting and overwhelming

e for expectant and new

ents. If you are stationed

y from family and friends

o usually give you support

advice, it can be even

re overwhelming.

FFSCs New Parent

port Home Visitation

gram (NPSHVP) can

vide the help and support

need through great

ses, information and

rral, community

ources and private home

s by a professional who

help you with questions

concerns you may have

n expectant or new

ent.

NPSHVP strengthens the

tary family by

powering new and

ectant parents to meet

challenges of parenthood

military life.

earn more, please contact

FFSC New Parent Support

cialist at 678-7569/2559.

FUN

Teach kids, teens, and young adults all about money and makinsmart choices when earning, saving, investing, borrowing,donating, and spending. Give them the knowledge and skills thneed to make good financial decisions throughout their lives.

For additional information on raising financially fit kids,please contact FFSC Personal Financial Specialists at504-678-7569.

Kids & Mone

Walk around historic areas such as the French Quarter, Magazine Street,the Garden District, or Old Algiers Point.Hike, bike, or take a canoe in local parks and swamps.Take a day trip to the beaches of Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida.See the animals, undersea life, and bugs at the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium,and Insectarium.Play backyard games like croquet, badminton, or Frisbee. Or, make up

games with your kids. Teach them the outdoor games of your childhood.Have a campout in your backyard.Plant a vegetable or flower garden.Spend the day at City Park and be sure to ride the historic carousel.Take your children to a place that your family used to visit when you weregrowing up.On base: bowl, swim, and watch for announcements of special MWRactivities all summer long. Also remember, its not family time if everyone isengaged with portable gaming devices, MP3 players, or DVD players. However, even these technologies can be made into a shared experiencefor the family: watch a DVD together, create a family playlist for the MP3player, or have a video game competition. The important thing is to do

something fun together.

On your mark. Get set. Go!Have Some Summer Family Fun!!

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Youth & Tee

Summer Job

The jobs you have dur

your high school years

give you some idea of you might want to do

on. They also may give

an idea about some jo

absolutely don't want

This summer look for a

that is related to what

would like to do. Are y

interested in working w

little kids? Take a look

after-school programs

care centers, or summcamps. Do you like th

outdoors? Consider a

or at another outdoor

Dont like the outdoor

Consider a job at a mu

a hospital, a zoo, or at

other organization rela

your career aspiration

Louisiana law states th

illegal for individuals u

the age of 14 to be

employed. Louisiana l

also prohibits minors f

working in certain type

industries.

Individuals between th

ages of 14 17 years o

hold employment but

limited your work sche

and time, and only wit

Louisiana Work Permitcan be obtained from

school Guidance Coun

or you can stop by the

and pick up a copy fro

of our Employment

Specialists. Contact th

FFSC at 504-678-7569

additional information

1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have suffered some form of sexual

assault in their lives Sexual Assault is one of the most

unreported crimes

Our first line of defense is Prevention, but our first priority is for

victims to be protected and treated with dignity and respect,while receiving the medical treatment, care, and counseling that

they deserve! To bring these victims forward to get help, DoD and

military services have implemented a confidentiality policy that

enables victims of sexual assault to elect restricted or unrestricted

reporting. Whatever reporting avenue that they choose, the SAPR

Program is here to provide advocacy, information, referrals, and

support.

UNRESTRICTED REPORT: Sexual assaults can be reported to your

chain of command, NCIS, Security, or Sexual Assault Response

Coordinator (SARC) and will be investigated.

RESTRICTED REPORT: Disclosures to designated personnel (SARC, Victim Advocate, FFSCCounselors, and healthcare personnel) will not be disclosed to command or law enforcement with

specified exceptions.

To Report A Sexual Assault:

24/7 SAPR Victim Advocate Helpline 504-912-2865

For Victim Support & SAPR Education:

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) 504-678-7551

NAVY EXCHANGE

The Navy Exchange is excited to announce, effective

March 5, 2012 their NEW MOVE to an on-line internet

web based application process for job seekers. This new

feature will enable applicants with 24/7 visibility to search

for and apply to open positions. You can NOW searchfor jobs in more than one job field, location and

organization. There is also a feature that allows you to

perform job searches using advanced search criteria and

create a candidate profile specifying preferred working

criteria for future job openings that match your interest.

If you are interested in applying for employment with the

Navy Exchange, please apply at:

w w w . n a v y e x c h a n g e . j o b s . c o m

Have you been looking for a way to translate your military

skills and Rating/MOS to the GS Occupational Series and

hen to USAJOBS? Well weve found a GREAT resource

or you!!! Visit this online resource to get started:

www.dllr.state.md.us/mil2fedjobs/mil_search.aspx

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

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03, 10, 17 April 2012Active Parenting(0830-1030)Healthy families arent born; theyre madeone day at a time.04 April 2012Effective Communication(0900-1100)Develop skills to foster effective verbal andwritten communication skills.05 April 2012Resume/Job Search Workshop(0830-1230)Career Assessment, Job Search Strategies,Resume Writing, and Interview Techniques.09 April 2012Stress Management(0900-1100)Stop by to determine what is stressing youout and the skills you need to handle it.10 April 2012Sponsorship Training(0900-1000)Get trained to provide proactive assistance tonewcomers and their families.11 & 25 April 2012Mommy and Me

(1000-1130) @ NAS JRB ChapelPlaygroup is for moms and kids who want tomake good friends and have a good time.13 April 2012Effects of Divorce on Children(1000-1200)This workshop will help you identify ways toprotect your child from the effects of divorce.16-19 April 2012 (4 Days)Transition Assistance Program (TAP)(0800-1600)Information and training to make informed

decisions as you transition out of the military.16 April 2012Anger Management(0900-1100)Discover your own coping strengths anddevelop new anger management skills.

17-19 April 2012Ombudsman Training Workshop(0800 - 1600)Provides knowledge and skills to effectivehandle the roles and responsibilities.17 April 2012Smooth Move(0900-1000)Get the answers and resources you neecomplete a successful and stress-free m18 April 2012Federal Job Search/Resume Writing(0900-1100)Information on searching and applying ffederal employment.

18 April 2012Military Spouse Orientation(0900-1100)New Spouse or not, stop by to get greatinformation and resources.19 April 2012CFS Quarterly Forum0900-1100Get trained to help others by providingfinancial education, training & counselin24 April 2012Spouse Summit

(1630-1730)Come out and share thoughts and ideasvariety of military lifestyle topics.25 April 2012Resume Writing Workshop(0900-1100)Retiring or separating? Come out and lehow to upgrade your resume.26 & 27 April 2012 (2 Days)Newcomers Orientation & Tour

(0800-1600)Everything you need to know about base

services and the New Orleans commun

All workshops and classes are held at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base,

Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), Bldg. 555 unless otherwise noted.