Fort Bliss Waiting Spouses and Children Group
Is your spouse an unaccompanied tour for one year or more? Join the
Fort Bliss Waiting Spouses and Children Group. We provide resources to
help cope with the separation and maintain your long distance
relationship. Childcare is reimbursed for all children registered with
Child and Youth Services. For more information on upcoming meetings,
call 568-7088 to register.
Sponsorship
The Total Army Sponsorship Program provides soldiers the opportunity
to receive assistance from a trained sponsor upon arrival at Fort Bliss.
The Army Community Service Relocation Assistance Program Manager will
provide a complete Sponsorship Training Package and Sponsorship Guide to
unity trainers so units may train a pool of soldiers qualified to act as
sponsors. These files are also available for downloading through the MWR
Public Folders via Microsoft Exchange. Childcare is reimbursed for al
children registered with Child and Youth Services. For more information
call the Relocation Assistance Program Manager at 568-6291 or 6332.
PCS/ETS
PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service Information
and Referral Specialists will provide you with automated welcome packets
on any DoD military installation worldwide while you wait. Assigned to
an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem. Internet
access will provide localized information. How do you find that isolated
location within CONUS? Computerized route-maps will take you there.
English as a Second Language
Do you want to improve your English skills and make new friends?
Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday form 0830-1030 at ACS. Childcare
is reimbursed for all children registered with Child and Youth
Services. Please call 568-1132 for more information or to register.
Citizenship 101
Do you want to become an American citizen? ACS offers classes on U.S.
government structure, history, and procedures for citizenship. Childcare
is reimbursed for all children registered with Child and Youth Services.
Please call 568-1132 for more information or to register.
Spanish
We offer conversational Spanish classes on Mondays and Thursdays from
1000-1200. Childcare is reimbursed for all children registered with
Child and Youth Services. Please call 568-1132 for more information or
to register.
Newcomers Orientation
You are welcome to join us for Newcomers Orientation. The class
covers all ACS services and many community resources. This is a
mandatory class for all new soldiers E6 and below. Classes are offered
Monday through Friday from 0800-1600 in the ACS ballroom. Childcare is
reimbursed for all children. Registration with Child and Youth Services
is not required. Please call 568-1132 for more information.
Lending Closet
The loan closet is stocked with household items to use before your
household goods arrive or after you have packed out for your new
assignment. Items may be borrowed for 30 days. ID cards and a copy of
your PCS orders are required.
People Encouraging People (P.E.P.)
This is a newcomer's orientation is a three day class designed
especially for military spouses. You'll learn about the services
available to you at ACS and other community agencies. There is a tour of
Fort Bliss and the surrounding areas. It's a great way to learn your way
around and maybe make a new friend. Childcare is reimbursed for all
children registered with Child and Youth Services. Please call 568-1132
for more information or to register. Soldiers clearing the installation are advised that strip maps,
showing the location of all agencies that must be cleared, are available
at the Army Community Service Information and Referral desk at Bldg.
2494, which is also a required stop in the clearing process. Avoid
becoming "geographically challenged" by clearing us first. |
New to Fort Bliss? You are invited to the ACS
Newcomers Orientation, Monday-Friday, Bldg. 2494, except during Training
Holidays.
For soldiers and spouses, free child care if your
spouse is registered through CDS. Call 568-6335 for reservations. |
