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ACS provides family violence prevention and education programs to all US Forces ID cardholders. A variety of classes and activities are offered: New Parent Support Program – Both new and experienced parents can receive our services. Our home visitation program is offered to ID card holders with children 3 years of age and under. We offer education and support for families adjusting to a new baby and for families needing support with toddlers for discipline, potty training, deployment issues, or a variety of other topics. We also offer classes for new parents. We have a professional staff that is sensitive to the needs of military family members. Call to set up a home visit or attend a class. Parent Education - Classes on how to discipline and guide children without violence. Emergency Placement Care - A program that provides 24-hour care to children who need a safe environment. Emergency Placement Care (EPC) parents are recruited and certified. They provide temporary child care while decisions are being made whether to return the child to the natural family or legal guardians. EPC is a short-term commitment, not to exceed 90 days. Most placements last from one day to two weeks. Couples Communication / Relationships Enrichment - Understanding each other by learning to listen, being assertive without blaming, communicating effectively through verbal and nonverbal messaging and having fun together. Anger Management - This course-workshop teaches recognition of the symptoms of anger, causes of anger and ways of coping with anger. Participants will learn how to control/resolve their anger. Stress Management - This course-workshop helps participants recognize the cause, symptoms and effects of stress. You will learn how to practice relaxation techniques and new ways of coping with stress. Coping with Separation, Divorce or Blended Families - This course helps you learn to adjust to change, balance your life, take care of yourself and understand anger. Divorce Group For Children Or Youth - A group offered to the Heidelberg Middle School students discussing issues and feelings related to divorce. It helps children understand that the divorce is not their fault and helps to increase coping skills. It also provides a forum for children to support one another and share experiences. Coping With Deployment - Teaches family preparation for deployment, coping skills when one parent or spouse is gone and where to return for assistance during deployment. Education On Prevention of Child Abuse - This class creates an awareness of the causes of child abuse, the signs of child abuse and modes to prevent child abuse, to include presenting effective disciplining techniques. It focuses on why abuse and neglect happens, strategies on how to relieve family stress and ways to praise and promote self-esteem in your child. Education On Prevention Of Domestic Violence - Teaches about the cycle of violence, focuses on controlling behavior (power and control wheel) and how to replace inappropriate with appropriate behavior (freedom wheel). Increases skills of preventing domestic violence on families and children. For information and appointments, |
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