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Fort Polk

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Notice: As of June 11, 2025, Fort Johnson has been renamed to Fort Polk. Work is underway to update all content on this page to reflect this change.

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Military and Family Support Center

Military and Family Support Center

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Military and Family Support CenterDeployment SupportEmploymentFinancial AssistanceFamily Advocacy ProgramRelocation AssistanceNew Parent Support ProgramService Specific Information

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    Child and Youth Services

    7960 Mississippi Avenue

    Bldg. 924

    Fort Johnson, LA 71446-5227

    COMM phone number for Fort Polk Child and Youth Services

    337-531-1955

    Monday - Thursday 0800-1700 Friday - 0800 to 1200 by appointment only Closed Saturday, Sunday & federal Holidays
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+7960+Mississippi+Avenue,+Bldg%2E+924,+Fort+Johnson+LA+71446-5227

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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

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Content Intro

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.

Subtopics

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 Army Community Service is a social services agency that assists commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families and communities within America's Army by developing, coordinating and delivering services that promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE:

  • Information & Referral 726-780-1073
  • Volunteer Program 520-725-7138
  • Army Family Action Plan 520-725-7138
  • Army Family Teem Building 520-725-7138
  • Employment Readiness Program 726-780-0385
  • Exceptional Family Member Program 726-780-1162
  • Family Advocacy Program 726-780-1072
  • Financial Readiness Program 726-780-0384
  • Army Emergency Relief 726-780-0384
  • Military Family Life Counselors 318-592-9601/9671- 228-313-7205
  • Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support 520-706-2552
  • New Parent Support Program 726-780-0625
  • Relocation Readiness Program 726-780-0386
  • Survivor Outreach Services 726-780-1073
  • Victim Advocacy Program 726-780-0508

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.