Relocation Assistance

Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:

• PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
• Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
• Military OneSource: A website and call center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
• Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets and more.
• Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
• Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
• Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may be offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
• Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
• Emergency assistance: Sometime emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
• Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
• Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) – Relocation Assistance Program Overview

The FFSC’s Relocation Program is a vital support service for Navy personnel and their families, making the PCS (Permanent Change of Station) process as smooth as possible through education, counseling, and resources.

Key Objectives:

• Prepare Service Members & Family Members: Support with information to assist with getting started on a move.
• Understanding Entitlements Equip service members and families with education on their moving options and entitlements.
• Offer Ongoing Support: Provide education, training, and resources for those departing and settling into NAS Oceana/Dam Neck.

Services Provided:

• One-on-One Counseling: Personalized sessions to address individual relocation plans. 
• Workshops & Classes: Cover a range of topics including:
  • Smooth Move
  • Moving Overseas
  • Sponsor Training  
  • Moving with EFM (Exceptional Family Member) 
  • Welcome Aboard 

How to Get Help:

• Call or visit FFSC for advice and assistance.
• Set up an appointment with your FFSC Relocation Specialist by calling 757-433-2912.