Key Spouse Newsletter
Hurlburt Fie ld, FL
Federal Holidays:
16 February– 1 SOW
Safety Day
19 February-Federal
Holiday
A&FRC Events
Best Practice
Calling All Mentors
2
Hearts Apart
3
EFMP Respite Care 4-5
EFMP Camp Flyer
New Key Spouses
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Inside this issue:
The Annual Key Spouse
Networking Fair will be
held 18 April 18. This
event will enhance the
installation’s Key
Spouse Program as well
as the individual
squadron’s Key Spouse
Programs. Squadrons
will be asked to create
tables displaying
information about their
Key Spouse Program.
The event will last 2
hours and Key Spouses
can drop in anytime.
A lunchtime, one-hour
refresher training will
be offered for Key
Spouses who have
already attended the
initial training but
want to learn about
Hurlburt’s resources
and/or the new guidance
that has come into affect
in 2017. If you would like
to set up a table display-
ing the work your Key
Spouses do, please email
Yakeem Jones at [email protected].
Let’s use this opportunity
to network while strength-
ening our units’ program!
Networking Fair by Key Spouses for Key
Spouses
February 2018
Key Spouse
Trainings
22 February
Four Lenses
1130 and 1800
13 March
Initial Training
0830-1430
Important Information:
If you would like to
have business cards
made, please make an
apt with Yakeem Jones
ahead of time.
Moms, Pops, & Tots 0-2 Tuesdays @ 1000-1100
A playgroup for moms, pops and their tots ages 0-2. Meet other parents in the similar stages of life as you connect
with others while the kiddos play! Held at the A&FRC.
Moms, Pops, & Tots 2-4 Wednesdays @ 1000-1100
A playgroup for moms, pops and their tots ages 2-4. Meet other parents in the similar stages of life as you, allow
for socialization of the kids and connect with others while the kiddos play! Please call to confirm location.
Plan My Move 9 Feb @1300-1430
Relocation information & resources for CONUS/OCOUNS/Remote assignment for all with less than 4-years time in
service and first time PCSing. Spouses are welcomed and highly encouraged to attend.
EFMP: Project “Outwild” 10 Feb @ 1000-1200
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge will bring out animal ambassadors. (LIVE Animals will be present)
Hearts Apart Lunch & Bowling 13 Feb @ 1000-1300
The Hurlburt Field Chapel is sponsoring a Lunch & Bowl for all families of deployment and recently deployed
personnel.
Welcome Spouse 14 Feb @ 0845-1430
This class will provide you with information on base programs and resources plus you will enjoy a base tour
Car Buying Strategies 14 Feb @ 1130-1230
Designed to develop knowledge and skills that will enable learners to conduct adequate research on a new car pur-
chase, to determine how much they can afford to spend on a car and to negotiate effectively when purchasing an
automobile.
VA Women’s Benefits Briefing 14 Feb @ 1300-1500
A comprehensive explanation of VA benefits for the Veteran Woman and a venue where women can ask other Vet-
eran Women health and trauma related questions as well as meet Veteran Women Advocates.
Relationships & Money 15 Feb @ 1100-1230
Learn about how you and your significant other perceives money and discover your personality tied to your finan-
cial perspective. This course provides awareness for couples on the importance of effective preparation, communi-
cation and collaboration in achieving financial fitness and reaching financial goals.
Resume Basics 20 Feb @ 0900-1130
Provides useful tools to create a basic resume document to assist in the employment process
Advance Resume 21 Feb @ 0900-1100
Provides additional information and guidance to ensure an existing document is correct and ready to be sent to
employers for review. Also provide one-on-one assistance to participants during the class if requested (Attendees
should bring their existing resume’s for review and critique)
Federal Employment Workshop 22 Feb @ 0900-1100
Information from the Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) and information on how to write federal resumes and KSAs.
Key Spouse Training: Four Lenses 22 Feb @ 1130-1230 & 1800-1900
This temperament assessment will provide participants with tools to better interact with others, reduced personal
misunderstandings, and will help individuals communicate with others in a way that fosters mutual understand-
ing and acceptance. STAR-Spouse Transition and Readiness 23 Feb @ 0845-1400
Transition Class for Spouses of personnel retiring or separating from military service.
Single Parent Support Group 27 Feb @ 1130-1230
An informal lunchtime meeting to share with others the joys and challenges of being a single active duty parent.
Lunch is provided. Must call for reservations the Friday before.
Heart Link 28 Feb @ 0900-1400
An orientation geared to first time spouses to the Air Force and AFSOC culture
Employment Ready 2 Mar @ 0900-1100
Workshop design to assist spouses and dependents with their short and long term career and employment goals.
Upcoming Events at the A&FRC
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Spread the news about the great
programs in place to assist our fam-
ilies who have deployed members.
Childcare can go a long way and a
free oil change can do wonders
when a loved one is away.
Give Parents a Break
Give Parents a Break is a program
that offers deployed parents a few
hours ‘break’ from the stressing of
parenting. Families may use those
hours to suit their personal needs.
The next give Parents a Break is
10 Feb. Please contact the A&FRC
to receive a voucher for the event.
Bring a copy of deployment orders.
Oil Change
This AF Aid grant provides up to
$32.50 for an oil change, lube, and
safety check for a family’s primary
vehicle during the member’s ab-
sence. Certificates are available at
the A&FRC.
Free Childcare
48 hours of free childcare is offered
before, during, and after a deploy-
ment. The childcare is handled
through the Family Child Care of-
fice. You can call the FCC office at
884-4300.
Please see attached flyer for infor-
mation on February’s Hearts Apart
Dinner.
Hearts Apart POC: MSgt Muniz,
884-6797.
Hearts Apart News
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myhurlburt.com │ 884-4300
Pre-De-ployment, De-
Event Details:
Bowl Your Heart Out!
Date: 13 Feb 18
Time: 10:00 am- 1:00pm
Location: Bowling Center, Hurlburt Field
What’s included?
- 3 games, shoe rentals, and your choice of
combo meals. When you call to register,
please let us know your meal preference so
that we can pre-order and lessen the wait
time.
*Combo meal options: Hamburger, hotdog, or
chicken nuggets*
What is Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?
The USAF EFMP has established a quality respite child care program for families with chil-
dren having special needs and who are enrolled in the USAF EFMP. Respite Child Care is spe-
cially designed for Air Force families who have children diagnosed with moderate or severe spe-
cial needs.
How many hours of Respite Child Care can I qualify for?
All eligible Air Force families will receive up to 40 hours of respite child care per month.
What is included in Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?
Up to 40 hours of respite child care per month
Your choice of an approved* in-child’s home or licensed Family Child Care or child care
center *Approved providers have comprehensive background checks and pre-service training:
CPR, First Aid, Medication Dispensation, and Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention as well as
subject matter training in the care of children with special needs.
How much will Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care cost my family?
Respite Child Care is free to eligible families.
Who is eligible for Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?
Airmen are eligible if:
The family is enrolled in the USAF EFMP
The EFM child(ren), ages birth through 18 years, are diagnosed with moderate or severe
special needs
The sibling, ages birth through 12 years
The EFM child(ren) and siblings must reside with the Airman
The Airman is stationed within the Continental United States
The Airman is active duty, including Air Guard and Reserve, if activated for at least 31 days
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
RESPITE CHILD CARE
How Can EFMP Respite Child Care Help My Family?
Without family support it is often hard to trust someone to take care of the children, especially
the children with exceptional needs. EFMP Respite Child Care partner agencies train and screen
all providers so families can rest assured their children are getting the care they need while fami-
lies get a much needed break.
What Are Ways I Can Use Respite Care?
Take time for a walk, go to the commissary without children, take a nap, or see a friend
while a well-trained provider cares for the children.
Go for a date with your spouse or significant other
Have one-on-one time with one individual child while brothers or sisters receive Respite
Child Care
Attend a support group
Relax at home in a room away or near the Respite Child Caregiver
Go for coffee with friends or alone
Read a book, magazine or newspaper
Go to the library
Go for a workout
Attend a book club or other hobby activities
Work at home in another room
Attend EFMP Events with some additional support of your Respite Care provider.
How do I apply for Air Force Respite Child Care?
Contact EFMP-FS office to obtain additional information and a copy of the Respite Care Verifi-
cation Form. Then call Child Care Aware of America at 1-800-424-2246, Option 6, then Option
3, then option 1.
Parenting is a hard job. Every parent can benefit from a break. Caring for children with
developmental delays, behavior problems or disabilities presents challenges that can test
the best of parents. Parents with an exceptional family member (EFM) need rest periods
and down time!!! This is where EFMP Respite Care can help!
Zoe Ortiz, 1 SOG DET 2
Elizabeth Rendos, 8 SOS
Gabriele Ruppard, 505 CTS
Jessica Stark, 1 SOFSS
Mary Moodey, 1 SOMXS
Priscilla Garcia, 25 IS
Alison Hunt 24 SOW
Jennifer Beaty, 1 SOCONS
Kristen Bireley, 39 IOS
Julie Bradfield, 5 SOS
Yadira Burnette, 23 STS
Sarah Draughon, 23 STS
Katie Enos, 23 STS
Andrea Isder, 23 STS
Danielle Madrid, 1 SOG DET 2
Welcome New Key Spouses!
Yakeem Jones Key Spouse POC
[email protected] Phone: 580-884-5406
Angela Sanclemente
Team Lead [email protected]
Phone: 850-884-6100
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