Key Spouse Newsletter

Hurlburt Fie ld, FL

Federal Holidays:

16 February– 1 SOW

Safety Day

19 February-Federal

Holiday

A&FRC Events

Best Practice

Calling All Mentors

2

Hearts Apart

3

EFMP Respite Care 4-5

EFMP Camp Flyer

New Key Spouses

6

Inside this issue:

The Annual Key Spouse

Networking Fair will be

held 18 April 18. This

event will enhance the

installation’s Key

Spouse Program as well

as the individual

squadron’s Key Spouse

Programs. Squadrons

will be asked to create

tables displaying

information about their

Key Spouse Program.

The event will last 2

hours and Key Spouses

can drop in anytime.

A lunchtime, one-hour

refresher training will

be offered for Key

Spouses who have

already attended the

initial training but

want to learn about

Hurlburt’s resources

and/or the new guidance

that has come into affect

in 2017. If you would like

to set up a table display-

ing the work your Key

Spouses do, please email

Yakeem Jones at yakeem.jones.1@us.af.mil.

Let’s use this opportunity

to network while strength-

ening our units’ program!

Networking Fair by Key Spouses for Key

Spouses

February 2018

Key Spouse

Trainings

22 February

Four Lenses

1130 and 1800

13 March

Initial Training

0830-1430

Important Information:

If you would like to

have business cards

made, please make an

apt with Yakeem Jones

ahead of time.

Moms, Pops, & Tots 0-2 Tuesdays @ 1000-1100

A playgroup for moms, pops and their tots ages 0-2. Meet other parents in the similar stages of life as you connect

with others while the kiddos play! Held at the A&FRC.

Moms, Pops, & Tots 2-4 Wednesdays @ 1000-1100

A playgroup for moms, pops and their tots ages 2-4. Meet other parents in the similar stages of life as you, allow

for socialization of the kids and connect with others while the kiddos play! Please call to confirm location.

Plan My Move 9 Feb @1300-1430

Relocation information & resources for CONUS/OCOUNS/Remote assignment for all with less than 4-years time in

service and first time PCSing. Spouses are welcomed and highly encouraged to attend.

EFMP: Project “Outwild” 10 Feb @ 1000-1200

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge will bring out animal ambassadors. (LIVE Animals will be present)

Hearts Apart Lunch & Bowling 13 Feb @ 1000-1300

The Hurlburt Field Chapel is sponsoring a Lunch & Bowl for all families of deployment and recently deployed

personnel.

Welcome Spouse 14 Feb @ 0845-1430

This class will provide you with information on base programs and resources plus you will enjoy a base tour

Car Buying Strategies 14 Feb @ 1130-1230

Designed to develop knowledge and skills that will enable learners to conduct adequate research on a new car pur-

chase, to determine how much they can afford to spend on a car and to negotiate effectively when purchasing an

automobile.

VA Women’s Benefits Briefing 14 Feb @ 1300-1500

A comprehensive explanation of VA benefits for the Veteran Woman and a venue where women can ask other Vet-

eran Women health and trauma related questions as well as meet Veteran Women Advocates.

Relationships & Money 15 Feb @ 1100-1230

Learn about how you and your significant other perceives money and discover your personality tied to your finan-

cial perspective. This course provides awareness for couples on the importance of effective preparation, communi-

cation and collaboration in achieving financial fitness and reaching financial goals.

Resume Basics 20 Feb @ 0900-1130

Provides useful tools to create a basic resume document to assist in the employment process

Advance Resume 21 Feb @ 0900-1100

Provides additional information and guidance to ensure an existing document is correct and ready to be sent to

employers for review. Also provide one-on-one assistance to participants during the class if requested (Attendees

should bring their existing resume’s for review and critique)

Federal Employment Workshop 22 Feb @ 0900-1100

Information from the Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) and information on how to write federal resumes and KSAs.

Key Spouse Training: Four Lenses 22 Feb @ 1130-1230 & 1800-1900

This temperament assessment will provide participants with tools to better interact with others, reduced personal

misunderstandings, and will help individuals communicate with others in a way that fosters mutual understand-

ing and acceptance. STAR-Spouse Transition and Readiness 23 Feb @ 0845-1400

Transition Class for Spouses of personnel retiring or separating from military service.

Single Parent Support Group 27 Feb @ 1130-1230

An informal lunchtime meeting to share with others the joys and challenges of being a single active duty parent.

Lunch is provided. Must call for reservations the Friday before.

Heart Link 28 Feb @ 0900-1400

An orientation geared to first time spouses to the Air Force and AFSOC culture

Employment Ready 2 Mar @ 0900-1100

Workshop design to assist spouses and dependents with their short and long term career and employment goals.

Upcoming Events at the A&FRC

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Spread the news about the great

programs in place to assist our fam-

ilies who have deployed members.

Childcare can go a long way and a

free oil change can do wonders

when a loved one is away.

Give Parents a Break

Give Parents a Break is a program

that offers deployed parents a few

hours ‘break’ from the stressing of

parenting. Families may use those

hours to suit their personal needs.

The next give Parents a Break is

10 Feb. Please contact the A&FRC

to receive a voucher for the event.

Bring a copy of deployment orders.

Oil Change

This AF Aid grant provides up to

$32.50 for an oil change, lube, and

safety check for a family’s primary

vehicle during the member’s ab-

sence. Certificates are available at

the A&FRC.

Free Childcare

48 hours of free childcare is offered

before, during, and after a deploy-

ment. The childcare is handled

through the Family Child Care of-

fice. You can call the FCC office at

884-4300.

Please see attached flyer for infor-

mation on February’s Hearts Apart

Dinner.

Hearts Apart POC: MSgt Muniz,

884-6797.

Hearts Apart News

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Pre-De-ployment, De-

Event Details:

Bowl Your Heart Out!

Date: 13 Feb 18

Time: 10:00 am- 1:00pm

Location: Bowling Center, Hurlburt Field

What’s included?

- 3 games, shoe rentals, and your choice of

combo meals. When you call to register,

please let us know your meal preference so

that we can pre-order and lessen the wait

time.

*Combo meal options: Hamburger, hotdog, or

chicken nuggets*

What is Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?

The USAF EFMP has established a quality respite child care program for families with chil-

dren having special needs and who are enrolled in the USAF EFMP. Respite Child Care is spe-

cially designed for Air Force families who have children diagnosed with moderate or severe spe-

cial needs.

How many hours of Respite Child Care can I qualify for?

All eligible Air Force families will receive up to 40 hours of respite child care per month.

What is included in Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?

Up to 40 hours of respite child care per month

Your choice of an approved* in-child’s home or licensed Family Child Care or child care

center *Approved providers have comprehensive background checks and pre-service training:

CPR, First Aid, Medication Dispensation, and Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention as well as

subject matter training in the care of children with special needs.

How much will Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care cost my family?

Respite Child Care is free to eligible families.

Who is eligible for Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?

Airmen are eligible if:

The family is enrolled in the USAF EFMP

The EFM child(ren), ages birth through 18 years, are diagnosed with moderate or severe

special needs

The sibling, ages birth through 12 years

The EFM child(ren) and siblings must reside with the Airman

The Airman is stationed within the Continental United States

The Airman is active duty, including Air Guard and Reserve, if activated for at least 31 days

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

RESPITE CHILD CARE

How Can EFMP Respite Child Care Help My Family?

Without family support it is often hard to trust someone to take care of the children, especially

the children with exceptional needs. EFMP Respite Child Care partner agencies train and screen

all providers so families can rest assured their children are getting the care they need while fami-

lies get a much needed break.

What Are Ways I Can Use Respite Care?

Take time for a walk, go to the commissary without children, take a nap, or see a friend

while a well-trained provider cares for the children.

Go for a date with your spouse or significant other

Have one-on-one time with one individual child while brothers or sisters receive Respite

Child Care

Attend a support group

Relax at home in a room away or near the Respite Child Caregiver

Go for coffee with friends or alone

Read a book, magazine or newspaper

Go to the library

Go for a workout

Attend a book club or other hobby activities

Work at home in another room

Attend EFMP Events with some additional support of your Respite Care provider.

How do I apply for Air Force Respite Child Care?

Contact EFMP-FS office to obtain additional information and a copy of the Respite Care Verifi-

cation Form. Then call Child Care Aware of America at 1-800-424-2246, Option 6, then Option

3, then option 1.

Parenting is a hard job. Every parent can benefit from a break. Caring for children with

developmental delays, behavior problems or disabilities presents challenges that can test

the best of parents. Parents with an exceptional family member (EFM) need rest periods

and down time!!! This is where EFMP Respite Care can help!

Zoe Ortiz, 1 SOG DET 2

Elizabeth Rendos, 8 SOS

Gabriele Ruppard, 505 CTS

Jessica Stark, 1 SOFSS

Mary Moodey, 1 SOMXS

Priscilla Garcia, 25 IS

Alison Hunt 24 SOW

Jennifer Beaty, 1 SOCONS

Kristen Bireley, 39 IOS

Julie Bradfield, 5 SOS

Yadira Burnette, 23 STS

Sarah Draughon, 23 STS

Katie Enos, 23 STS

Andrea Isder, 23 STS

Danielle Madrid, 1 SOG DET 2

Welcome New Key Spouses!

Yakeem Jones Key Spouse POC

Eileen.collins@us.af.mil Phone: 580-884-5406

Angela Sanclemente

Team Lead angela.sanclemente@us.af.mil

Phone: 850-884-6100

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