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Military and Family Support Center

Military and Family Support Center

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    Army Community Service

    600 Thomas Ave.

    Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2303

    COMM phone number for Fort Leavenworth Army Community Service

    913-684-2800

    FAX phone number for Fort Leavenworth Army Community Service

    913-684-2859

    DSN phone number for Fort Leavenworth Army Community Service

    312-552-2800

    DSNFAX phone number for Fort Leavenworth Army Community Service

    312-552-2859

    WEBSITEWebsite: leavenworth.armymwr.com/categories/community-support
    Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursdays 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sat/Sun - Closed Federal Holidays - Closed
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+600+Thomas+Ave%2E,+Fort+Leavenworth+KS+66027-2303

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Military and Family Support Center Overview

The Military and Family Support Center is one part of a larger network of agencies, programs, services, partnerships and individuals that supports your personal and family readiness. The larger system called the Military Family Readiness System is a web of support for you and your family. The Military and Family Support Center should be one of your first stops once you arrive at a new installation. The programs and services they offer are a key resource for you and your family.

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Military and Family Support Centers provide information, education and support programs to help balance the demands of military life. Offerings include:

  • Deployment support to assist you and your family during all phases of the deployment cycle. Learn more about deployment support.
  • Relocation assistance to help you prepare for an upcoming move and get settled into your new location. Learn more about the military Relocation Assistance Program.
  • Confidential counseling provides support for a wide range of issues from marital conflicts and stress management to coping with grief and deployment adjustments. Learn more about confidential counseling.
  • Personal and family life education assists with developing knowledge and skills to help you navigate your mobile military life.
  • Personal financial readiness assists you and your family in building and maintaining your financial readiness.
  • Employment assistance supports career exploration, education, training and licensing, career connections and employment readiness for military spouses, transitioning service members, and other family members. Learn more about the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO.
  • Information and referral can assist you in identifying and clarifying needs and locating and connecting to services and programs available both on and off your installation.
  • Morale, Welfare and Recreation, or MWR services provide lots of ways for you to connect with friends and others for entertainment, rest and relaxation — all at reduced or no cost. Learn more about MWR programs and services.
  • The Transition Assistance Program provides the information, skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn more about transition assistance programs and resources.

Military and Family Support Centers may provide other programs such as the following:

Exceptional Family Member Program

Family Advocacy Program

New Parent Support Program

Federal Voting Assistance Program

Services may vary by location and installation. Use the Search tool to find contact information for your installation Military and Family Support Center. Just enter your installation name, Zip code or state.

The Fort Leavenworth Army Community Service is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact ACS at 913 684-2800 or DSN 312 552-2800. Newcomer in-processing briefs are offered weekly, Tuesday (9:00AM).

The ACS Loan Closet is open daily M, T, W, F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Monthly classes are offered such as Financial Classes, Parenting, Support Groups, PCS Move classes, Volunteer Orientations, Resume/Portfolio classes and a Community Playgroup.

The Family Advocacy Program offers training and prevention of child abuse, spouse abuse and sexual assault. There is a victim advocate available 24/7.

ACS has a robust volunteer program. Many opportunities are available.

The Exceptional Family Member Program provides assistance and advocacy to families with EFMs, 913-684-2871

The ACS Financial Readiness Program can provide information in all personal financial categories.

Military and Family Support Center Associated Links

Army Installation Management Command
Link is helpful in order to gain information about local and Army-wide initiatives.
Army Reserves
Information on the Army Reserve as a career.
Military OneSource
Provides access to 24/7 counseling, information and referral for service families.
Military State Policy Source
Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.
United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs
Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.