The June 2012 ACS Newsletter is now available. Call 718-630-

1. Family June 2012
Times
Ways to Be a Great Dad Today
Article from www.fatherhood.org
Being a great dad doesn't have to be difficult. Five things
you can do today:
1. Look at your children and call out their best. Be your
kid's biggest fan. Your children are waiting for you to call
out their best. They are waiting for you to give them praise
and affirmation. Call out what they did right in their choices
and actions. Call out what you like best about them. Call out
the fact that you love them deeply.
2. Love your children by touching them gently and It's getting to that part of summer when your kids start whining,
speaking to them softly. There is nothing so powerful as a "Daaaaaad, I'm bored." Keep your kids - and yourself - entertained
father‘s touch. A soft and gentle touch - a hug, a kiss on the with these fun ideas that are guaranteed to bust summer boredom.
head - can make a child feel safe and secure.
Get Wet. You don't need a pool in your backyard to cool off. Slip
3. Listen to what your children are saying and to what 'n Slides are fairly low in cost and easy to set up. Or, make your
they are not saying. Spend time listening to your children own (just be sure to supervise all Slip 'n Sliding very closely).
talk about their day. Ask them questions and listen to what Looking for another way to cool off? Simply wash the car. Your
they are not saying. Listening will only take a few minutes, kids can wash the bottom half while you get the top - have a suds
but the impact will last a lifetime. fight while you're at it!
4. Leave a legacy by giving your children a memory. Try Something New. Learning something new is a great way to
Make a plan to do something simple but something that your keep your kids' brains active during the summer. Pick up a new
children can always remember. Read the same story each sport or hobby as a family - like basketball, baseball, golfing,
night for a month, play a certain game each week, fix the fishing, or boating. In summer, the possibilities are endless.
same dinner or breakfast every Saturday.
Look for Community Events. Many communities offer special
5. Laugh with your children. Allow your children to find summertime events. Check with your local community website or
the joy in life that comes with innocence. Then laugh with municipal center for outdoor movies, food and cultural festivals,
your children in these moments and find the deepest joy that fairs, and farmers markets.
is known in the heart of a parent.
Take a Day Trip. Visit a nearby historical town or spend a day at a
If you take the time to love, laugh, look, listen, and leave a local museum or science center. Chances are, there are local
legacy, you will find connect with your kids and be the dad treasures that your family hasn't explored, no matter how long
they need and want you to be. you've lived in the neighborhood. Let your kids pick the attractions
In This Issue and help plan the trip.
Director‘s Corner………………..……..……...2 Think Big. Give older kids more involved projects that will last
Newcomers‘.....………………………….....….2 throughout the remainder of the summer. Your son can help you
ACS Directory...…….………………………...2 remodel a room or maybe your daughter can pick out flowers for
AFAP/AFTB/MRT……...…...……..…………3 your new landscaping plans. Observe your children's natural
FAP…………...…..…………………………...4 interests/talents and let them help accordingly. This will teach kids
FRP………..…....……………………..............5 responsibility and planning and will give them a sense of
Safety……...……...……...................................6 accomplishment.
EFMP/SOS/MFLC.………………...................7
AVC/ERP………...…………………...............8 So, next time you start to hear "I'm bored" take one of the above
ideas - or come up with your own - and run with it! You'll have fun,
Relo/Mob/Dep….…………………..................9
create memories, and keep boredom at bay.
Calendar..…………………………………….10

2. Director’s Corner
I would like to take this time, to thank everybody who participated in 2012 AER Campaign
and help make it a success! ACS exceeded its goal by $1,788.00, to date donations totaled
$21,788.00. We could not have done it without your support!
ACS offers effective programs and services to meet the needs of our community during
challenging times. The ACS team is dedicated to improving the quality of life of every
Service Member, Retiree, and Family Member (all branches of service). We are committed
to providing you with quality service. ACS is your one stop service center. One team, one
fight, Army Community Service!
Happy Father’s Day to all our Service Members!
Carmen E. Borrero, ACS Director
ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF
ACS Director Family Advocacy
Carmen Borrero Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4457 718-630-4460
Army Emergency Relief Financial Readiness
718-630-4754 718-630-4754
Army Family Front Desk/Information
Team Building & Referral
John Mapes Magda Lawrence New to Ft. Hamilton?
718-630-4498 718-630-4754
Would you like to learn more
Army Family Action Plan Lending Closet
John Mapes Madeline Pastorella about your new community?
718-630-4498 718-630-4754
Army Volunteer Corps
Joseph Gamez
Relocation Readiness Come Attend Our
Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4756 718-630-4462 Newcomer‘s Orientation!
Deployment Readiness Sexual Assault &
Madeline Pastorella Victim Advocacy
718-630-4462 Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460
June 28, 2012
Employment Readiness
Joseph Gamez Survivor
Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
718-630-4756 Outreach Services
718-630-4754
Exceptional Family Held at the ACS Conference Room
Member Program
Vincent DiMaira
Bldg. 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor
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3. Army Family Army Family
Action Plan Team Building
AFTB is a family training and readiness
program that provides participants with an
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) understanding of Army culture and the skills
Is a program designed to give Soldiers, and resources they need to become self-
Family members, retirees, DoD civilians, reliant, self-sufficient members of the military
and teens an opportunity to voice their community. AFTB helps members of the
concerns and suggestions on how to Army Family adapt to Army life, manage
improve life and living conditions for all change and embrace challenges.
members of the Fort Hamilton Family. To
inquire about AFAP classes, please 19 June 2012 at 1100 – 1230pm
contact John Mapes @ 718-630-4498 27 June 2012 at 830-1630pm
For more information contact:
AFAP…Voice of the Army Family John Mapes at 718-630-4498
Army Family Action Plan
Bldg. 137C, Poly Place
Phone: (718) 630-4498
Program Manager, John Mapes
Resiliency
Training
helps
Families
plan for
changes!
26 June 2012 1300-1400 hrs @ ACS Bldg. 137C
•Build or enhance self-awareness
•Optimism
•Self-regulation
•Identify character strengths
•Increase team building skills
•Assertive communication
To sign up for Master Resiliency Training, please contact:
John Mapes at 718-630-4498

4. What are the four forms of
child abuse
Article from www.childwelfare.gov/
Family Advocacy Program
By becoming familiar with the different forms or types of
child abuse, it can help an abused child or even save his or
her life. The four types of child abuse are Emotional (E),
Sexual (S), Physical (P), and Neglect (N).
E is for emotional abuse. This form of abuse makes the
child feel as though he or she is unloved or unwanted. The
abuse include unexplained, repeated, or excessive bruises;
child is often put down, insulted, belittled, ostracized, and/or
broken bones; black eyes; and other injuries. Physically abused
ignored. Children who suffer from this type of abuse often
children may have long or frequent absences from school.
exhibit emotional signs such as non-attachment to the
These children may also wear clothing inappropriate for the
parent, they may display extreme ―child like‖ behavior, or
weather in an attempt to cover up injuries, and they may also
they may show a high level of maturity.
be afraid to go home or to be alone with their parent.
S is for sexual abuse. This form of abuse involves sexual N is for neglect. This abuse occurs when a parent fails to
acts or behaviors involving the exploitation of children such
provide for a child's most basic needs such as food, clothing,
as fondling, penile penetration, genital contact, oral sex,
housing, education, medical care, or supervision. Emotional
and/or indecent exposure. Incidents involving incest, sexual
neglect can include allowing the child to use drugs or alcohol;
behavior among Family Members, are a common type of
allowing the child to participate in any other inappropriate or
sexual abuse. Children who suffer from sexual abuse may
dangerous behavior; allowing the child to witness domestic
show symptoms such as difficulty walking or sitting, torn or
violence; refusing to obtain needed psychological care for the
bloody underwear, nightmares, bedwetting, inappropriate
child; and failing to provide the necessary nurturing for the
knowledge of sex or sexual behaviors, or anxiety. Sexually
child. The child may be frequently absent from school, may
abused children are also at a much higher risk of contracting
have poor hygiene or clothing that is inappropriate for the
a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or getting pregnant.
weather, or may beg or steal food or money. There may also be
Children who have been sexually abused are more likely to
an obvious need for dental or medical care that is going
abuse alcohol, develop a drug addiction, or become an
unchecked. The child may also be unsupervised for long
abuser themselves.
periods of time or frequently getting into trouble.
P is for physical. This type of abuse happens when the Having knowledge of the four forms of child abuse will help
parent or caretaker causes physical injury to the child by you identify abuse so that you will know when it is necessary
hitting, choking, shaking, kicking, or burning. The abuse to contact the appropriate authorities. If you suspect someone
may result from physical discipline, which is not appropriate might be a victim of child abuse, report it immediately to the
for the child, or from a parent who is unable to control his or local law enforcement agency or Department of Family and
her anger and misdirects it towards the child. Children who Children Services. You can also report child abuse on post to
live in homes where punishment is often physical may not Directorate of Emergency Services DES 718-630-4456 or
always realize that they are being abused. Signs of physical New York City Administration for Children Services
NYCACS.
Family Advocacy Program
Dedicated to Spousal & Child Abuse
Prevention, Education, Prompt Reporting,
Investigation, & Intervention
To access the Family Advocacy Program, please
contact Vincent DiMaira at 718-630-4460

5. Studies Reveal the Cure for Financial Stress
Financial Readiness Program
Article from www.sacbee.com
It's no secret that financial The heart attack rate of those with high debt-stress was
education is a good thing, double that of those with low debt stress.
especially in the current
economy. What is not Sixty-five percent more people with high debt-stress suffered
common knowledge, however, is that financial education can from muscle tension or lower back pain than those with low
improve a person's physical health in addition to their debt-stress.
financial health.
Research shows that financial Education programs can help
A recent study by the American Psychological Association Build confidence by shaping new attitudes and behaviors
found that money was respondents' leading source of stress. toward money. In fact, a recent TIAA-CREF Institute study
And, an Associated Press/AOL, poll comparing those with found that people with a high degree of financial literacy are
high debt-stress with those who had low debt-stress, found more likely to plan for retirement, and people who plan for
the following: retirement have more than double the wealth of people who
don't. And, according to MetLife's Tenth Annual Study of
Twenty-seven percent with high debt stress had ulcers or Employee Benefits Trends, consumers who attend financial
digestive tract problems, compared with eight percent with education training programs are 25 percent more likely to feel
low debt-stress. in control of their finances compared to those with no financial
education or training.
Forty-four percent with high debt-stress had headaches or
migraines, compared with four percent with low debt-stress. Don't let financial concerns burden you any longer! Learn how
to take control of your finances and build a healthy financial
Twenty-three percent with high debt stress felt they were future. Visit, MoneyManagement.org to find a local financial
suffering from depression, compared with four percent with education workshop in your area, or register for a free financial
low debt-stress. webinar today! Source: Money Management International.
About Money Management International
Through various financial education services, Money
Management International (MMI) provides you with
budgeting techniques and principles required to successfully
manage money and use credit wisely. Our educational
programs extend beyond immediate credit problems to help
you improve your knowledge of personal finances. MMI is
dedicated to helping you maintain the skills you need for
long-term financial success. We believe this type of
education strengthens communities, offers individuals and
families a greater chance of success, and positively impacts
the workplace.
Our financial education department offers a variety of
curricula and custom workshops on topics related
to budgeting, credit education, credit fraud, identity theft
and first-time homebuyer education. Monthly seminars are
offered at convenient locations in many local communities.
We also offer private workshops, customized to meet the
needs of our audience, whether it is a social service
provider, employer, church, school, or other community-
based organization. In addition to education workshops, we
For more information
also offer online services including financial tools, articles,
a finance Q&A section, and pre-recorded webcasts on
money and credit topics. Visit CreditEducation.org for more Please call 718-630-4754
information about MMI‘s educational services.

6. Safe and Fun
Vacations
Article from www.safety.army.mil
Information & Referral
What better time of the year is there for taking vacations than Thirsty
summer? The days are long, the temperatures are warm and Think twice about slaking that desire with soda or other
the urge to get away — whether it‘s for sightseeing or visiting caffeinated drinks, energy shots or adult beverages. While
friends and Family — is too hard to resist. But before you they may be refreshing at the moment, they‘re diuretics that
head out, remember safety! actually remove what your body needs most — water.
You‘ve heard, ―What goes in must come out.‖ With
Vehicle maintenance hydration, it‘s the other way around: What comes out (sweat)
You may be ready to hit the road, but what about your must be replaced by what goes in (water). The USAPHC
vehicle? Have you checked the tires for proper air pressure recommends you drink at least eight to 10 cups of water per
and wear? What about checking that spare to make sure it‘s day, 10 to 12 if you‘re really having fun in the sun.
properly inflated? And then there are your fluid levels. Low
engine oil, brake and transmission fluid or coolant can strand Wet and wild
you beside the road short of your destination. If you‘re a Water and watercraft are another fun mix during summer
Soldier, make sure your vehicle has passed a unit safety vacations. However, boozing and boating can leave you
inspection. If you‘re not a mechanic, be sure to visit your floating, or maybe dead. Because there are no marked lanes
favorite garage for a good pre-travel check. After all, it‘s or stoplight-controlled intersections, boating puts you in the
better your car starts the trip with a quick visit to the garage center of 360 degrees of danger. Can you afford to be less
than ends up with a long, expensive stay in one. Also, getting than fully alert? Also, while it‘s great to be in the water, it‘s
where you‘re going is like practicing marksmanship; you‘re not so wonderful when the water is inside you. Never go out
only as good as your aim. Be sure to complete a TRiPS on the water without wearing a properly fitted, Coast Guard-
assessment at https://safety.army.mil/trips to hit the mark for approved personal flotation device, otherwise known as a life
safety. jacket. Should you not know how to swim, land unconscious
in the water or become fatigued trying to swim to safety, your
Sight seeing life depends on that jacket.
Enjoying your ―eyeball tour‖ of the great mesas out west or
the beautiful mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway? Just While you‘re filling up your vacation with fun, don‘t forget to
remember, you tend to go where you look. If you‘re driving add a little composite risk management. Keep an eye out for
on a mountain road gawking at a beautiful valley below, you hazards and assess them, then come up with a plan to stay
may get there sooner than you think. Take advantage of safe and use it. The last part, supervise and evaluate, is what
scenic pullouts to gaze at the scenery and take pictures. It‘s you do when you come home, rest in your easy chair and
better to pull off the road where it‘s safe than run off the road remember what a good and safe time you had. After all,
where it isn‘t. coming home alive is part of the plan!
Some like it hot
What would summer be without the sun? Nice, toasty rays to ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
tan the skin and warm the spirits. Still, today‘s tan can turn
into tomorrow‘s cancer. The folks at the U.S. Army Public
137-C POLY PLACE, 1st Floor
Health Command advise sunbathers to apply sunscreen with a FORT HAMILTON
sun protection factor of at least 30 a good 15 minutes before
heading out into the sun. Make sure you apply it everywhere
it‘s needed, including the face, lips, hands, arms, shoulders, We’re on Face Book
ears, back of neck, under the chin and top of the head. Also,
unless you want to end up looking like burnt toast, avoid PHONE: 718.630.4754
getting your daily dose of sunshine between 10 a.m. and 4
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7. Prevention
Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault is defined as
intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force,
physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things
does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes: anyone can go through. In its commitment to the Families
of the Fallen, the United States Army has developed a
Rape - Sexual intercourse by force and without consent. comprehensive Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Nonconsensual Sodomy - Oral or anal sex by force and Program.
without consent.
The mission of the Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is to
Indecent Assault - Unwanted, inappropriate sexual provide long-term support to Families of our Fallen
contact or fondling.
Soldiers by offering assistance with any concerns or issues,
Carnal Knowledge - Sexual intercourse with a child providing information on services and programs, and
under age 16. connecting Families to outreach organizations both inside
Attempts to commit these acts.
and outside the Department of Defense.
If you are a victim of a sexual assault, please contact the If you would like more information, please call
ACS Assault Response Coordinator at 718-630-4460 or 718-630-4754
347-452-4302 24/7.
Military & Family Life Consultant
Exceptional Family
NEED TO TALK? Member Program
Military & Family Life Consultants
Help with the Stress of Military Life
The Exceptional Family Member
Program(EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment
program that works with other military and
civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and
coordinated medical, educational, housing,
community support, and personnel services to
Families with special needs.
For any questions concerning the Exceptional
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) Family Member Program, please contact Vincent
DiMaira, Family Advocacy Program Manager at
are mental health specialist who
718-630-4460
provide confidential, short-term, non-
medical counseling to Military Families. To enroll your Family Member in EFMP, contact
Nola Francois at Keller Army Community
Hospital at West Point. 845-938-6881
To access MFLC services please call:
(718) 757-9408

8. Workplace stress at all-time high
Article from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Employment Readiness Program
Increased responsibilities, job insecurities and economic
worries are driving more employees to high stress levels,
according surveys done in the last decade. Given that seven
out of 10 Americans reported to American Psychological including mental health needs. ―The economy is starting to
Association that their workplace has put cuts, furloughs and improve some. People are starting to feel more stable. But
wage freezes in place in the last year — fear and stress may there is some resistance, especially around the mental health
be at an all-time high. But because of that fear of job loss, care. People don‘t want (employers) to know what they‘re in
fewer workers are taking the time to care for themselves, for.‖
local health officials said, even when the stress levels are
leading to anxiety and depression. Some local companies, hoping to stop stress before it gets to
unhealthy levels, are making efforts to improve the workplace
Chip Coffey, director of therapy services for St. Luke‘s with afternoons off for employee outings or massages. Some
Behavioral Health, said he‘s seeing an increase in the number even have company dogs. Tempe-based public relations firm
of people coming in for treatment, but they don‘t stay for Zion and Zion closed down its offices late Wednesday
long. ―More and more people are coming here for treatment,‖ afternoon to take its 30 employees bowling to mark a few
he said. ―But they‘re wanting to not do extensive outpatient birthdays, said Ashley Oakes, account executive.
treatment or partial hospitalization because they‘re so stressed
to get back to work right away because they‘re worried The company, whose clients come from a variety of sectors
they‘ll be replaced or fired.‖ including home improvement, technology, solar, business-to-
business and more, brings in a massage therapist about every
Compounded by the stress, depression may set in. And, other month, Oakes said. And when she needs a break, Oakes
according to the Journal of American Medical Association, walks out of her office and into the main area to play fetch
depression costs $44 billion in lost productivity every year in with Jabhar, the company dog, who arrives with owners Aric
America, making it the single-most expensive ailment for and DuGué Zion every day. ―Both owners came from Fortune
employers. And men are seriously seeing issues, according to 500 companies. Aric and DuGué feel it‘s a way to give back
the Family and Work Institute. Its 2011 study found that job to their employees. An agency life is a stressful environment.
demands and longer work hours are creating more ―work- It helps everyone clear their minds, feel better and relax,‖
family conflict‖ for men, especially in those from dual- Oakes said of the company efforts to reduce stress.
income families. Coffey said the fears about employment Taking breaks and finding joy are good stress releasers, St.
status are leading workers to put their workplace ahead of Luke‘s Coffey said. Besides taking breaks, workers should
their health. prioritize tasks, recognize when they have too much to
accomplish and note their mental status.
―Even my PCP (primary care physician) said a year ago he
had people he wanted to go in for cardiac issues but they said, ―I work with my staff all the time, just on their own practice
‗Not if I have to take a day off work,‘‖ Coffey said. ―I don‘t of mindfulness, learning to calm themselves down,‖ he said.
see that it‘s been justified. I‘ve not had reports back of people
being fired for taking time off for true medical needs,
Army Volunteer Corps Employment Readiness Program
Lend a hand….make a difference
Meet New People
Become Active in Your Community
Job Search Assistance
Gain New Job Skills Resume Development
Feel Good About Yourself Career Planning
Enhance Job Opportunities Vacancy Listings
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9. Waiting Families Relocation Program
eSponsorship Application & Training
Spouses Support Group
3rd Saturday, Monthly
Training Sponsors to Assist Relocating
Service Members & Their Families
Sponsorship Training Available
on the following dates:
June 20, 2012
September 17, 2012
Pizza Social at Pizzeria Uno Location ACS, Bldg. 137
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, June 16th 1300 – 1400 hrs.
Meet at ACS, Bldg. 137C, 1st Floor
Please call to reserve your seat!! For more information contact
Phone: 718-630-4754 Madeline Pastorella 718-630-4754/4462
Loan Closet Mobilization & Deployment
Need to borrow something?
Visit our Lending Closet
Dishes, pots, pans, & baby
strollers, sleeping mats, & more!
Provided to Active Duty, eligible
reservists, retirees & Family Members.
This service offers information on
Immigration and Naturalization
policies, procedures and forms.
Due to the high demand of this
Fort Hamilton service, appointments are preferred.
Army Community Service
To schedule an appointment call
Relocation Readiness Program
(718) 630-4462/4754.
Bldg. 137C Poly Place
718-630-4754

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