Airman & Family Readiness Center
Provides a bridge for Air Force service members and their Families to access programs and services that strengthen communities, increase mission readiness, promote self-sufficiency and help them adapt to the Air Force way of life
Category: Coping Skills, Clubs, Relationship Building
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty, DoD Civilian Personnel and their Family members
When: Monday-Friday 7:30a.m.-4p.m.
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-4136/38
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Army Community Services
Army Community Service (ACS) assists the community by developing, coordinating and delivering comprehensive services to help promote self-reliance, resilience and stability. ACS offers no-cost classes and trainings that are designed to equip Servicemembers, Family Members, Retirees, and Department of Defense Civilians with the life skills, knowledge and support needed to face the challenges of military life.
ACS strives to be “First in Service Member and Family Support!”
Category: Other Education Resources, Finding a Job, Job Training, Child Abuse and Neglect, Families and Deployment, Other Family Resources, Special Needs Families, Deployment Readiness, Financial Planning
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Where: 830 Chisholm Avenue
Cost: Varies
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Army Emergency Relief
Provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers in crisis or emergency situations. Financial assistance is provided for utilities, rent, vehicle repairs etc. and extends to their Family Members, with the Soldier’s consent, and also to Widows and Orphans.
Category: Emergency Planning, Scholarships and Education Assistance
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members
Intended for: Soldiers, both active and retired, Reservists and Guard activated under Title 10 for 30 days or more and their Family members
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: Call for more information
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Army Family Action Plan
The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is a grass-roots level process that gives those whoe work, kove on or use the installation an opporutnity to impact quality of life on Fort Mead.e Representatives from thoughout the local community convenet annually to identify, devleop and prioritize local, global military and installation-level quality of life issues.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Where: ACS - 830 Chisholm Avenue
Cost: None
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Army Family Team Building
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program provides classes to educate Soldiers and their Family members to help make them more self-reliant and better prepared. AFTB is about adapting to military life as a single Soldier, military spouse, unit commander, retiree or DoD civilian
Category: Other Education Resources, Families and Deployment, Other Family Resources, Coping Skills, Relationship Building
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Where: ACS - 850 Chisholm Avenue
Cost: None
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program
The Better Opportunities for Single Service members (BOSS) program represents the voice of the single service member. If you're a single service member, BOSS members advocate for you by advancing quality of life issues on the installation, and in the barracks, to senior leaders on post and throughout the Army. "Let Your Voice Be Heard"
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Service Members
Where: 4216 Roberts Ave
Cost: None
Phone: 301-677-6868
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 10/26/2016
Employment Readiness Program
The Employmennt Readiness Program assists those seeking employment by providing information and referral services in the areas of employment, education, training, transition and volunteer opportunities. Assists eligible family members who are relocating as a result of a military or Civilian's sponsors permanent change of station.
Category: Finding a Job
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Eligible family members who are relocating as a result of a military or civilian sponsor's permanent change of station
When: Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m.-4p.m.
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Exceptional Family Member Program
Mandatory Department of the Army enrollment for active duty service members who work with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical and personnel services to military services with special needs.
Category: Special Needs Families, Other Family Resources, Other Military Resources, Other Education Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Active duty Soldiers and thier Family members
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Family Advocacy Program
Provides education and advocacy services designed to enhance family relationships and prevent incidents of child and spouse abuse. The program offers a variety of parenting support programs, including home visitation services for families of young children, educational workshops, support groups and a play group for young children. FAP program and classes include topics such as communication, conflict management, stress management, the dynamics of family violence and parenting. Short-term childcare is available to eligible families who participate in mandated programs.
Category: Other Education Resources, Family Safety, Child Abuse and Neglect, Parenting, Other Family Resources, Conflict Resolution
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active duty and their Family members
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Financial Readiness
Provides services to assist military members and their families with financial affairs. Group and individual education and training are available regarding:
•How to Budget
•Financial Planning
•Personal Financial Management
•Debt Management Assistance
•Home/Car Buying Counseling
•Consumer Advocacy
•Credit Report Review
•Annual Military Saves Campaign
•Saving and Investing Education
•Family Subsistence Allowance (FSSA) - Pre-screening for eligibility
•Emergency Food Assistance Program - Short-term food assistance
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: For Soldiers and their Family members
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Fleet and Family Support Center
Offers an array of classes, programs, and resources for sailors and their Families.
Category: Clubs, Other Social and Spiritual Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty, Retirees, Family members, DoD civilians, and Fort Meade contractors.
When: Monday-Friday 7:30a.m.-4p.m.
Where: 2212 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-9014/17/18
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Fort Meade Information
Complete listing of all Unit and Agency Phone numbers on Fort Meade
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Family Resources, Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Other Social and Spiritual Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Civilian personnel; Family members; Retirees; Service members
When: 7am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Cost: None
Phone: 301-677-6261
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 10/26/2016
Mobilization and Deployment Program
Offers pre-deployment and reunion briefings, family readiness group training and support
Category: Families and Deployment, Deployment Readiness, Emergency Planning
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Service Members and Families
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Relocation Readiness Program
Provides information for relocating inbound and outbound service members and thier families. The program includes installation information worldwide, a lending closet, sponsor partnership, immigration, visa assistance, moving overseas classes and newcomer's orientation to Fort Meade
Category: Families and Deployment, Lending Closet, Other Relocation Resources, Out-processing, In-processing
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: For Soldiers and their family members
Civilian employees and their Families
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Soldier & Family Assistance Center
Provides one-on-one assistance to Warriors in transition and their Families, coordinating military, local, state, and federal services to meet individual and family needs.
Category: Other Family Resources, Other Military Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Wounded or injuried Soldiers and thier Family members
When: Call for more information
Where: 85th Medical Battalion Road Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-6930
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Survivor Outreach Services
Provides long-term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers
Category: Education Assistance for Survivors, Other Survivor Resources
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Families of fallen Soldiers
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
United Service Organization
The United Service Organization (USO) is a private, non-profit organization that supports troops by providing morale, welfard, and recreation-type services to men and women in uniform.
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Other Military Resources
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Active duty
When: Call for more information
Where: 8612 6th Armored Calvary Road
Cost: 0
Phone: 410-305-0660
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/19/2017
Volunteer Programs
Provides volunteer opportunities designed to teach new skills, helps maintain an active resume, and meet new friends while working various community programs. A wide range of volunteer positions, including virtual volunteering, is available
Category: Volunteering
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Civilians, Active duty and thier Family members, military personnel
When: Call for more information
Where: 830 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755
Cost: 0
Phone: 301-677-5590
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
