Military and Family Support Center

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 non-medical clinical 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 non-medical 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.

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux/Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe/Chièvres provides advocacy and coordinates resources for families with special education or medical needs. Upon arrival, please stop by to register with the local EFMP, located in Building 318 on U.S. Army Garrison Benelux/SHAPE. The EFMP coordinator will assess your community support needs and assist you in locating the resources you need. It is recommended that you hand carry any important documentation relating to EFMP enrollment, the family member’s special needs, medical and school records (including Individualized Education Program and Individualized Family Service Plan forms, if applicable) and enough medication or medical supplies to last at least six weeks. 

Relocation Program Manager

Upon your arrival, Army Community Service invites you to meet with our Relocation Readiness Program manager. You will receive a welcome package and information on our Host Nation Orientation classes. The RRP manager will be happy to address any concerns you may have upon arrival.