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T h e F l e e t & F a mi l y Support Center Monthly Newsletter

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April is the Month of the Military Child and The FFSC dedicates this issue of The Focus to our military children.

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Helping Kids Deal with Deployment

Military deployments can be
challenging 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.

Military One Source

(www.militaryonesource.com) offers books, CDs, audio books, homework assistance, counseling, and articles.

The National Military Family Association

(www.militaryfamily.org) offers summer camp programs, teen leadership camps, and family retreats.

The Fleet & Family Support Center, at

678-7569, offers classes, consultations, informational materials, support groups, and counseling regarding children and deployment.

The Fleet & Family Support Center Naval Air Station JRB Bldg. 555 504.678.7569 Toll Free: 1.888.304.1939

IN T HIS ISSUE
Helping Kids Deal with Deployment P.1 New Parent Support Program P.2 Youth & Teen Article P.2

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Navy Exchange New Hiring Information P.3 Sexual Assault Prevention & Response P.3 Youth & Teen Summer Jobs P.3 April 2012 FFSC Events P.4

New Parent Support Program

Kids & Money

Teach kids, teens, and young adults all about money and making smart choices when earning, saving, investing, borrowing, donating, and spending. Give them the knowledge and skills they need to make good financial decisions throughout their lives. For additional information on raising financially fit kids, please contact FFSC Personal Financial Specialists at 504-678-7569.

Having a new baby can be a wonderful and exhilarating experience, but it can also be a daunting and overwhelming time for expectant and new parents. If you are stationed away from family and friends who usually give you support and advice, it can be even more overwhelming. The FFSCs New Parent Support Home Visitation Program (NPSHVP) can provide the help and support you need through great classes, information and referral, community resources and private home visits by a professional who can help you with questions and concerns you may have as an expectant or new parent. The NPSHVP strengthens the military family by empowering new and expectant parents to meet the challenges of parenthood and military life. To learn more, please contact the FFSC New Parent Support Specialist at 678-7569/2559.

FUN
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 were growing up. On base: bowl, swim, and watch for announcements of special MWR activities all summer long. Also remember, its not family time if everyone is engaged with portable gaming devices, MP3 players, or DVD players. However, even these technologies can be made into a shared experience for the family: watch a DVD together, create a family playlist for the MP3 player, 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!!

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

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, FFSC Counselors, and healthcare personnel) will not be disclosed to command or law enforcement with specified exceptions. Youth & Teen Summer Jobs The jobs you have during your high school years will give you some idea of what you might want to do later on. They also may give you an idea about some jobs you absolutely don't want to do! This summer look for a job that is related to what you would like to do. Are you interested in working with little kids? Take a look at after-school programs, child care centers, or summer camps. Do you like the outdoors? Consider a park or at another outdoor job. Dont like the outdoors? Consider a job at a museum, a hospital, a zoo, or at some other organization related to your career aspirations. Louisiana law states that it is illegal for individuals under the age of 14 to be employed. Louisiana law also prohibits minors from working in certain types of industries. Individuals between the ages of 14 17 years old can hold employment but with a limited your work schedule and time, and only with a Louisiana Work Permit that can be obtained from your school Guidance Counselor or you can stop by the FFSC and pick up a copy from one of our Employment Specialists. Contact the FFSC at 504-678-7569 for additional information.

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
Have you been looking for a way to translate your military skills and Rating/MOS to the GS Occupational Series and then to USAJOBS? Well weve found a GREAT resource for you!!! Visit this online resource to get started:

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

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 search for 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: www.navyexchange.jobs.com

All workshops and classes are held at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), Bldg. 555 unless otherwise noted.

03, 10, 17 April 2012 Active Parenting (0830-1030) Healthy families arent born; theyre made one day at a time. 04 April 2012 Effective Communication (0900-1100) Develop skills to foster effective verbal and written communication skills. 05 April 2012 Resume/Job Search Workshop (0830-1230) Career Assessment, Job Search Strategies, Resume Writing, and Interview Techniques. 09 April 2012 Stress Management (0900-1100) Stop by to determine what is stressing you out and the skills you need to handle it. 10 April 2012 Sponsorship Training (0900-1000) Get trained to provide proactive assistance to newcomers and their families. 11 & 25 April 2012 Mommy and Me (1000-1130) @ NAS JRB Chapel Playgroup is for moms and kids who want to make good friends and have a good time. 13 April 2012 Effects of Divorce on Children (1000-1200) This workshop will help you identify ways to protect 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 2012 Anger Management (0900-1100) Discover your own coping strengths and develop new anger management skills.

17-19 April 2012 Ombudsman Training Workshop (0800 - 1600) Provides knowledge and skills to effectively handle the roles and responsibilities. 17 April 2012 Smooth Move (0900-1000) Get the answers and resources you need to complete a successful and stress-free move. 18 April 2012 Federal Job Search/Resume Writing (0900-1100) Information on searching and applying for federal employment. 18 April 2012 Military Spouse Orientation (0900-1100) New Spouse or not, stop by to get great information and resources. 19 April 2012 CFS Quarterly Forum 0900-1100 Get trained to help others by providing financial education, training & counseling. 24 April 2012 Spouse Summit (1630-1730) Come out and share thoughts and ideas on a variety of military lifestyle topics. 25 April 2012 Resume Writing Workshop (0900-1100) Retiring or separating? Come out and learn how 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 community