Quick Tips on Relocating . . . .2

Available Workshops . . . . . . . . 4

Information Guide

YOUR A IRMAN AND FAM ILY READINESS CENTER W ANT TO

MAKE YOUR NEXT RELOCATION AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE.

W E HAVE MANY RECOURCES AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO MAKE

THIS TRANSIT ION EASY.

Are you ready to make your move?

As a member of the United States Air Force you understand

the military way of life and moving is part of that way of

life. Relocating your family and home can be challenging

to say the least and even stressful at times. But, being pre-

pared can truly go a long a way in making your transition

smooth for you and your family. There are several re-

sources available to you and we urge you to ask questions,

conduct research and gather as much information relating to

your move as possible.

If you have any questions, please call the A&FRC at

(580) 213-6330.

Please visit: www.militaryhomefront.com/planmymove

Smooth Move

Smooth Move Workshops

Children & MOVING . . . . .. . . . . 3

We have designed a short 2 hour brief workshop to assist you in answering all of your questions in relation to your

move. For instance, will you do a DITY move? What about child care? How are the schools in your next area? Where

will you live, or what will you do with your current home? What about your spouses employment? We encourage not

only you but your spouse to join the Airman and Family Readiness Center for this briefing held the 3rd Monday of

every month. Even if you have moved before, there are some new benefits that may assist you.

Quick Tips for PCS and Moving

Official Sites and Contacts

Military OneSource

www.MilitaryOneSource.com

Military HOMEFRONT www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

Air Force Community www.afcommunity.af.mil

Military Home Finding Choice

www.ahrn.com

Unofficial Sites

Career One Stop www.careeronestop.com

Military.com

www.military.com/spouse

Contacts:

TMO: 213-7185

Housing: 213-7438

Legal: 213-7404

Voting: 213-7403

Education: 213-6323

A&FRC 213-6330

MLFC: 478-6449

Family Care Plan: 213-7323

Finance: 213-5071

Tricare: 234-2519

Passports: 213-6468

There is so many to do’s when relocating and

sometimes you are not sure where to start.

These tips can help:

Visit TMO on Base. You will need to visit with

TMO (Transportation) to decide how and when

you are going to move. It is important for you to

understand your different options when moving.

(580) 213-7185

Sign Up for Plan My Move. Visit

www.miliatryhomefront.com, locate the “plan

my move” icon and register your move. This

program will create a customized plan for your

move, to include checklists, calendars and con-

tacts.

Research New Base and Community. Go to

www.militaryhomefront.com and locate your

new bases installation guide. This guide will

give all the information you will need about your

new base to include housing, jobs, demograph-

ics, contact numbers, weather info, childcare and

much more.

Spouse Employment? The average time to

regain employment is 6 to 12 months. Contact

the A&FRC at (580) 213-6330 to begin the

search for new employment at your next base.

The sooner we start the job search process the

easier it will be on your family.

Moving Overseas? Make sure you have your

passports and your families passports as soon as

you receive your orders if moving overseas.

Contact Keith Christopherson at (580) 213-6468.

Medical: Get copies of your medical records,

refill prescriptions , make appointments & up-

date vaccinations. Visit the DEERS Web Site at

www.tricare.osd.mil/deers/default/cfm or call

(800) 538-9552 to inform them of your move.

DITY Move: Do It Yourself Moving Program

offers you the choice upon approval to move

your goods from your current location to your

next location. If you choose this option you will

get paid 95% of what the government would

have paid a professional company to move you.

Contact you TMO office for more information.

Mail Service. As soon as you receive your or-

ders you should find out if your unit has special

recommendation for forwarding mail. You can

do so by contacting your sponsor as well.

Consider Your Children. Talk to your children

about the upcoming move. Moving is a big

change for children and it is

important to communicate with

them during this time. Check with you’re

A&FRC for special programs for military chil-

dren that are moving.

Create a PCS expense log and receipt folder. It

is not only important to do this to keep to your

budget but also important as some expenses may

be reimbursable or tax deductible.

Homeowners and Homebuyers: Find a realtor to

sell or rent you current home. To find housing at

your next location go to www.ahrn.com.

Organize Personal Records. Make a list of the

personal records you will hand carry, such as

birth certificates, ID’s medical records etc . .

.military Homefront offers a great hand carry

checklist on the plan my move portion.

Visit Your Voting Office: Investigate absentee

voting procedures by calling your local voting

office at: (580) 213-6550

Education, School and Children: If you are

moving with children contact the school liaison to

assist in enrolling your child at their next base,

gathering local school information and more.

(580) 213-6330

Childcare. If you have children you may receive

up to 20 hours of free PCS childcare at your next

location. You will need their birth certificate, shot

records and orders and a sign up form to receive

the child care. Contact (580) 213-6330

Sponsor. Get a sponsor for your family and chil-

dren. It will make the adjustment easier at your

new location and assist your children in getting

connected. You may request a sponsor at

www.militaryhomefront.com (plan my move) or

contact the A&FRC at (580) 213-6330.

Money Matters. Make a budget, write it down

and stick to it. If you need a budget planner go to

www.militaryhomefront.com or visit the A&FRC

center at (580) 213-6330.

For more information contact your installation’s

f a m i l y s e r v i c e c e n t e r , l o g i n t o

www.militaryhomefront.com or Military One-

Source (1-800-342-9647).

If your need any assistance relating to relocation please contact your local Airman

and Family Readiness Center at (580) 213-6330 or email

Magdeline.laws@vance.af.mil

Coping With the Move: Help your children through transition

When parents or caregivers think about stress in children's lives, moving to an-other neighborhood is not the first thing that comes to mind. But changing homes, schools, and friends can be very stressful.

It may take children months to adjust after a move. For many children and adoles-cents, giving up the familiar—friends, fa-vorite places, and routines—can be diffi-cult. As parents focus on coordinating the moving process, some children react nega-tively to the decrease in attention. Chil-dren may experience anxiety and grief before, during, and after a move. There are resources at your library, school, online and through health services to as-sist your child during this time. Contact

A&FRC (580) 213-6330 for more detailed information.

Please joins us for a free evening of

food and fun! These special events

for our military youth on the move.

Event held in June, August, November

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Airman & Family Readiness Center

Call (580) 213-6330 to find out when

the next event is or for more information.

Good Bye Party Bash!

VIP Event!

DO YOU OR YOUR CHILD NEED TO TALK?

Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) (580) 213-6330

Chaplain

(580) 213-7211

Mental Health (580) 213-7419

Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)

(580) 478-6449

Some Tips to Assist in the Transition

Involve children in the move as early and as much as possible.

Try to maintain daily routines.

Help children make new friends and get them involved in their new communities.

Together you and your child visit: apps.mhf.dod.mil/myom

Create a scrapbook, or memoir together

with your child. Place photos or sayings

about special friends, places and people in

the book.

Visit new schools to see if orientation pro-grams are available for newcomers.

Look for warning signs of children not adjusting well. Seek help early.

Be patient with children and empathize with their feelings.

Do something special for your child that includes their friends before the move.

Have them keep in touch with old friends through letters, online resources, email or phone calls.

Vance AFB Workshops Designed to Assist with Relocation

It is held the 3rd Monday of every month 9am—11am

Guest Speakers Include:

TMO, Education, School Liaison, Fi-

nance, Housing, MFLC, Tricare,

Spouse Employment, and Relocation.

This workshop is designed to be a one

stop shop to answer many of your

questions and brief you as to all the

services available. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

This 2 hour briefing will play a major role in preparing

you for your move.

SMOOTH MOVE

This workshop covers such as issues as budgeting,

determining how much of a house you an afford,

building or repairing your

credit, debt to income ra-

tions, as well as the mort-

gage lending process. This

workshop will give you the

opportunity to ask ques-

tions and find out what it will take to become a

homeowner.

HOMEBUYERS

10 Steps to a Federal Resume

This workshop will not

only explain the compli-

cated federal resume

process, but will assist

any employment seeker

with developing a civil-

ian resume, career plan-

ning and will explain spousal preference in the

military. This workshop will give you the oppor-

tunity to ask questions about federal employment.

Our career consultants can also assist in finding

employment at your next location. Call the

A&FRC to find out when the next workshop is or

to schedule a one—on appointment. A&FRC

In today's economy it takes 6 to 12 months to regain

employment, so start today

before you relocate!

OneOnOne Assistance

Have questions and need help but cannot make

any of the workshops? You can schedule a one-on

-one consult with a Airman and Family Readiness

Center trained consultant and we will assist you

in getting the answers

you need to make your

move as smooth as it can

be. We can also assist

your family members in

various areas that may

assist them in the transi-

tion as well. Call us or stop by today. Bldg 314 /

(580) 213-6330