Army Community Service
 
ACS will assist commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families and communities within America’s Army by developing, coordinating, and delivering services that promote self-reliance, resiliency, and stability during war and peace.

Army Community Services
Army Community Service - IME-VIC-MWA 634-7500
Army Emergency Relief 634-8524
Financial Readiness 634-8634
Family Advocacy 634-7489/7314
Relocation Readiness 634-8525/7617
Employment Readiness Program 634-6884
Deployment/Mobilization Readiness 634-8523
Exceptional Family Member Program

Click here to read a brochure on EFMP

634-8582
Army Family Team Building 634-8526
Army Family Action Plan 634-7420
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator 634-7942
Loan Closet 634-7617
FAX 634-7684
Located in DAVIS HALL

Open: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 0800-1700

ACS Links

Army ACS website

Army AFTB website

EFMP Brochure

SITES website

Sponsorship Gateway - Europe

 

 

Army Community Service Programs

RELOCATION READINESS: To assist relocating soldiers, family members, and DOD civilians by providing them with the tools they need to ensure a smooth relocation process.

Phone: 634-8525

Programs:

  • Standard Installation Topics Exchange Service (SITES) Program - daily updated information on any military facility world-wide. SITES offers information on everything from Major Unit Listings to regulations on shipping a pet. Click here to visit the SITES web site.
  • Welcome packets
  • Loan Closet & World Wide Installation File Library (Phone: 634-7617)
  • Sponsorship Counseling and Training (Pre/Post Move)
  • English as a Second Language Class
  • Italian as a Second Language Class 
  • BENVENUTI _ Welcome to Italy (Language, Culture, Tour of Venice and Transportation/Hospital Tour)
  • Counseling (Pre/Post Move)

 

DEPLOYMENT/MOBILIZATION READINESS: To provide training and support for Family Readiness Groups, Family Readiness Group Leaders, and Commanders on family support issues.

Phone: 634-8523

Programs:

  • Family Readiness Group (FRG) Training and Assistance
  • Communication Center
  • Family Assistance Center (FAC) Coordinator
  • Rear Detachment Commander (RDC)/ Family Readiness Liaison (FRL) Training

 

SOLDIER/FAMILY READINESS: Prevent/reduce incidence of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect and spouse abuse, and promote healthy families. Advocate for families with special needs.

Phone: 634-7489/7314

Programs:

  • Parenting Classes and Individual Parenting Topics
  • Stress Management
  • Domestic Violence Intervention/Prevention Training
  • Play Groups
  • Consultation/Referral/Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency Placement Care Coordinator/Adult Safe House/Emergency Child Care
  • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Community Liaison (634-7500)
  • Single Parent Support Group
  • Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities (April)
  • Family Enrichment Month Activities (November)
  • Parent Support Program (634-7567)

 

FINANCIAL READINESS: To promote soldier and family financial readiness. To provide consumer and financial classes. To assist in resolving consumer complaints. Provide timely information on investments, especially for new soldiers and family members.

Phone: 634-8634

Programs:

  • Financial Planning and Check book Maintenance Classes.
  • Consumer Information and complaints Advocate
  • Budget Counseling and Debt Liquidation
  • Information on Investments, IRA’s, Bond, FSSA, etc.
  • FSSA (634 8645)

 

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER): To provide emergency financial assistance to eligible personnel.

Phone: 634-8524

Programs:

  • Army Emergency Relief Loans/Grants
  • Emergency Food Voucher Program
  • Spouse Tuition Assistance
  • Dependent Children Scholarship Fund

 

EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (ERP): To assist family members in their employment search by providing current information on available positions, resume techniques and application information.

Phone: 634-6884

Programs:

  • Resumix Basics Workshop
  • Electronic USAREUR Resume
  • Federal Employment Listing, NAF Listing, and AAFES Employment Listing
  • Job/Volunteer Fair

 

ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (AFTB): To prepare Army Family members to be independent and self-confident, and to be community leaders. To enhance unit readiness by providing information and skills that lead to family preparedness.

Phone: 634-8526

Email: aftb.vicenza@setaf.army.mil

Programs:

  • Level I, II & III AFTB Classes
  • Instructor/Master Training Opportunities

Army AFTB website

 

ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN (AFAP): A grass roots process to survey issues from installation up to Department of the Army. Family Force Forum (FFF)

Phone: 634-7420

 

ARMY VOLUNTEER CORPS COORDINATOR: To recruit, interview, place and support volunteers in the community. To maintain records of volunteer registration and hours, and plan recognition events for volunteers.

Phone: 634-7952

Programs:

  • Volunteer Recruitment and Placement Program
  • Volunteer Database & Background Checks
  • Volunteer Recognition Events
  • Installation Volunteer Council
  • Volunteer Orientation

 To recruit, place and supervise volunteers in all ACS programs. The Volunteer Corps adds the heart to ACS programs.
 Phone: 634-8526

 

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