On today's episode, we talk about Conversational English as a Second Language, Relocation, Information and Referral and more with Relocation Readiness educator Cheryl Rankin!

On today's episode we talk to Sharon Brown a Family Advocacy Program Specialist about stress management and all of the free education, intervention and resources available through Fort Bliss ACS Family Advocacy Program!

On today's podcast, we talk about the Exceptional Family Member Program with EFMP Coordinator Andre Williams! We talk about all of the reasons why EFMP is an important program and what it can do to improve the quality of life for an Exceptional Family Member and ensure that the standards required for their care are met without delay, impediment or additional hardship. 

Andre walks us through the process from sign up all the way through PCS. 

Visit Fort Bliss EFMP on the web at https://bliss.armymwr.com/programs/exceptional-family-member-program-efmp 

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On today's podcast, we talk to Relocation Educator Leily Berio about FREE Spanish classes offered at Fort Bliss Army Community Service! We also discuss what an advantage it is to be stationed at Fort Bliss if you are looking to become bilingual given that so many in the El Paso community are ready, willing and able to help you with practical Spanish! Visit Relocation Readiness to sign up for classes here —

https://bliss.armymwr.com/programs/relocation-readiness

April is The Month of The Military Child! But did you know that it is also Child Abuse Prevention Month? On today's special episode, Tracy and Jasmine discuss some of the common misconceptions, causes and consequences of  Child Abuse. Jasmine is given a demonstration of just how easy it is to cause Shaken Baby Syndrome and what the consequences are for the child and for the parent. They also discuss the fact that Texas law requires any bystander or witness to report child abuse or risk being charged themselves. Fort Bliss Army Community Service provides classes on this subject for free to individuals and units on this installation. 

*Correction - The website for online Child Abuse for Texas that displayed onscreen was incorrect. The correct website is http://txabusehotline.org 

     We apologize for the error.

If you witness Child Abuse please call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or make a report online at http://txabusehotline.org   

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On today's episode, Tracy and Jasmine welcome Tephanie Hopper (Manager, Army Volunteer Corps - Fort Bliss) to the show. Tephanie tells us about all of the ways that volunteering can benefit you and the community! She discusses how volunteers are recognized for their efforts, how to apply for and how to track your volunteer hours, some unexpected volunteer opportunities, how volunteering can really help your resume and much more! 

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Today Tracy and Jasmine discuss the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building programs with Fort Bliss ACS's own Tammy Herrera! Do you see things that could be improved within the Army? The Army wants to hear from you! Tammy outlines the purpose, function and practical results that have come from both of these great Army Community Service programs and how you can contribute!  Getting to Know ACS is available in podcast form everywhere podcasts are available!

On today's episode of Getting to Know ACS, Tracy and Jasmine recap what they have learned and the subjects they have covered so far on the show, they discuss plans for the future of the show and ask YOU for your questions and comments. Please feel free to ask your questions for future episodes or guests in the comments section of this video to hear them read out loud and answered on the show!  The Getting to Know ACS podcast is available everywhere! 

On today's episode, Tracy and Jasmine welcome Raul Minjarez from Fort Bliss Army Emergency Relief. They outline the steps Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, Widows and others can take to get assistance with unexpected financial situations. They also discuss where the money that funds Army Emergency Relief comes from and how you can contribute to this program!

On today's episode, Tracy and Jasmine discuss the Fort Bliss Army Community Service program called New Parent Support Program (NPSP) with Jessica Anderson! They talk about the various services available FOR FREE to service members who may find that being a new parent is a challenge!   For more information about this Fort Bliss ACS Program, please visit our website at https://bliss.armymwr.com/programs/new-parent-support-program  Getting to Know ACS is now available in podcast form everywhere podcasts are available!