Family Advocacy Program
Families Serving Side-by-Side With Our Soldiers
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
The U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of military lifestyles. Our services include seminars, workshops, counseling, and intervention to help strengthen Army Families, enhance resiliency and relationship skills, and improve quality of life.
We are also dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families with the complex challenges related to domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect. We focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment.
If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at + 1(800)799-7233. You should also contact your installation’s Family Advocacy Program for more information.
Our additional programs within the Family Advocacy Program help with specific needs:
Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs): MFLCs are a key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services offer licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before, during, and after deployment.
New Parent Support Program (NPSP): Expecting parents and parents with children ages 0-3 have special challenges, and NPSP has tools to meet them. Programs including home visits and parenting classes help caregivers learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployments, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood.
Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents: Under a congressionally mandated program, abused dependents of military personnel may be eligible for up to three years of benefits and entitlements, including temporary financial compensation, medical care, and commissary and exchange privileges.
Victim Advocacy Program (VAP): Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have round-the-clock access to services, including emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Victim Advocates will discuss the option of restricted and unrestricted reports.
Seminars and Workshops
Seminars and workshops are available to you, your unit, or your Family support group. Topics may include:
• Command and Troop Education
• Community Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Couples Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Prevention Programs and Services
• New Parent Support Program
• Parent Education
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Victim Advocate Program
• Relationship Support
• Safety Education
• Respite Care Program
• Emergency Placement Care Program
• Reporting Procedures Contact your installation’s Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program for more information. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals. • CONUS: +1(800) 342-9647">+1(800) 342-9647 • OCONUS: 00-800-3429-6477 • Collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908 filtered_htmlThe U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of military lifestyles. Our services include seminars, workshops, counseling, and intervention to help strengthen Army Families, enhance resiliency and relationship skills, and improve quality of life. We are also dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families with the complex challenges related to domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect. We focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment. If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at + 1(800)799-7233. You should also contact your installation’s Family Advocacy Program for more information. Our additional programs within the Family Advocacy Program help with specific needs: Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs): MFLCs are a key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services offer licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before, during, and after deployment. New Parent Support Program (NPSP): Expecting parents and parents with children ages 0-3 have special challenges, and NPSP has tools to meet them. Programs including home visits and parenting classes help caregivers learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployments, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents: Under a congressionally mandated program, abused dependents of military personnel may be eligible for up to three years of benefits and entitlements, including temporary financial compensation, medical care, and commissary and exchange privileges. Victim Advocacy Program (VAP): Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have round-the-clock access to services, including emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Victim Advocates will discuss the option of restricted and unrestricted reports. Seminars and Workshops Seminars and workshops are available to you, your unit, or your Family support group. Topics may include:
• Command and Troop Education
• Community Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Couples Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Prevention Programs and Services
• New Parent Support Program
• Parent Education
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Victim Advocate Program
• Relationship Support
• Safety Education
• Respite Care Program
• Emergency Placement Care Program
• Reporting Procedures Contact your installation’s Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program for more information. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals. • CONUS: +1(800) 342-9647">+1(800) 342-9647 • OCONUS: 00-800-3429-6477 • Collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908
• Command and Troop Education
• Community Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Couples Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Prevention Programs and Services
• New Parent Support Program
• Parent Education
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Victim Advocate Program
• Relationship Support
• Safety Education
• Respite Care Program
• Emergency Placement Care Program
• Reporting Procedures Contact your installation’s Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program for more information. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals. • CONUS: +1(800) 342-9647">+1(800) 342-9647 • OCONUS: 00-800-3429-6477 • Collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908 filtered_htmlThe U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of military lifestyles. Our services include seminars, workshops, counseling, and intervention to help strengthen Army Families, enhance resiliency and relationship skills, and improve quality of life. We are also dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families with the complex challenges related to domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect. We focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment. If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at + 1(800)799-7233. You should also contact your installation’s Family Advocacy Program for more information. Our additional programs within the Family Advocacy Program help with specific needs: Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs): MFLCs are a key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services offer licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before, during, and after deployment. New Parent Support Program (NPSP): Expecting parents and parents with children ages 0-3 have special challenges, and NPSP has tools to meet them. Programs including home visits and parenting classes help caregivers learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployments, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents: Under a congressionally mandated program, abused dependents of military personnel may be eligible for up to three years of benefits and entitlements, including temporary financial compensation, medical care, and commissary and exchange privileges. Victim Advocacy Program (VAP): Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have round-the-clock access to services, including emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Victim Advocates will discuss the option of restricted and unrestricted reports. Seminars and Workshops Seminars and workshops are available to you, your unit, or your Family support group. Topics may include:
• Command and Troop Education
• Community Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Couples Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Prevention Programs and Services
• New Parent Support Program
• Parent Education
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Victim Advocate Program
• Relationship Support
• Safety Education
• Respite Care Program
• Emergency Placement Care Program
• Reporting Procedures Contact your installation’s Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program for more information. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals. • CONUS: +1(800) 342-9647">+1(800) 342-9647 • OCONUS: 00-800-3429-6477 • Collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
The U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of military lifestyles. Our services include seminars, workshops, counseling, and intervention to help strengthen Army Families, enhance resiliency and relationship skills, and improve quality of life.
We are also dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families with the complex challenges related to domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect. We focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment.
If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at + 1(800)799-7233. You should also contact your installation’s Family Advocacy Program for more information.
Our additional programs within the Family Advocacy Program help with specific needs:
Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs): MFLCs are a key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services offer licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before, during, and after deployment.
New Parent Support Program (NPSP): Expecting parents and parents with children ages 0-3 have special challenges, and NPSP has tools to meet them. Programs including home visits and parenting classes help caregivers learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployments, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood.
Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents: Under a congressionally mandated program, abused dependents of military personnel may be eligible for up to three years of benefits and entitlements, including temporary financial compensation, medical care, and commissary and exchange privileges.
Victim Advocacy Program (VAP): Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have round-the-clock access to services, including emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Victim Advocates will discuss the option of restricted and unrestricted reports.
Seminars and Workshops
- Seminars and workshops are available to you, your unit, or your Family support group.
- Topics may include:
• Command and Troop Education
• Community Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Couples Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Prevention Programs and Services
• New Parent Support Program
• Parent Education
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Victim Advocate Program
• Relationship Support
• Safety Education
• Respite Care Program
• Emergency Placement Care Program
• Reporting Procedures
Army Family Recognition
"We have the most skilled, ethical, and combat hardened Army in our Nation's history. No matter where we are around the world, America's Soldiers are displaying courage, commitment, and character. We are demonstrating unparalleled competence and agility. And no matter the challenge, no matter how complex the environment, or how dangerous the situation, our Soldiers fight and win. I am honored to lead this remarkable team." - Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley
Family Advocacy Resources
Programs available through the Family Advocacy Program include:
Exceptional Family Member Program
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs.Transitional Compensation Program
The Transitional Compensation Program provides temporary monetary assistance to Family members of a Soldier who has been court-martialed or is being administratively separated for a dependent-abuse offense.New Parent Support Program
New Parent Support is a program offered to Families to enhance parent and infant attachment, increase knowledge of child development, and provide connections to the support services that allow parents to become nurturing and capable caregivers.Victim Advocacy Program
The Victim Advocacy Services Program provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including crisis intervention, safety planning, support through the medical, investigative, and legal processes, and referrals to available resources.FAP Commander’s Desk Guide Self-Guided Tutorial
This tutorial serves as a reference tool regarding the important role of commanders/leaders in learning about the prevention of child abuse and domestic abuse IAW AR 608-18 and related guidance. Working collaborative with (FAP), the focus is on strengthening Families as well as victim safety, offender accountability, and prompt intervention for at-risk Families or when incidents have occurred. This self-guided tutorial is an interactive PDF. To begin using the tutorial, open the file below and follow the instructions included in the PDF tutorial.
FAP_COMMAND_GUIDE_2013.pdf
Domestic Violence Hotlines
All Army installations have a 24/7 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Hotline. Use the document below to locate your installation's hotline number.
Installation Hotline Numbers.pdf
Last modified: January 31, 2023 - 7:37 pm UTC
