• Child Development Centers (CDCs) & Youth Services
    • Remain open per Commander guidance.
    • Families will pay for services after the Continuing Resolution (CR) or budget passes.
    • No late fees until 31 business days post-CR.
  • Family Child Care (FCC) & Community-Based Assistance
    • No change in service or policy.
  • Youth Sports & Fitness/Youth Programs
    • Services will remain open and parents will be billed for the service but not required to pay until 30 days after CR. Standard CYS non-payment rules apply after 31 days.
  • AAFES PX & School Lunch Program
    • Remains open.
    • Lunch accounts may go negative - no penalties until after back pay.
    • Apply for free/reduced lunch: https://linqconnect.com/main
  • Army Lodging - IHG Turner Guest House
    • Payment plans available for arriving or PCSing Soldiers.
    • Contact: Ariel Cherenfant, GM, (781) 606-2245
  • Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC)
    • Remains operational.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Confidential counseling for stress, family, work issues.
    • Available to DA Civilians, retirees, and families. Contact ASAP for info.
  • Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
  • Fort Campbell Red Cross
    • Free hygiene products for Veterans, Civilians, Active Duty & Families.
    • Provides $500 OCONUS Emergency Travel Assistance Grants to active-duty service members who are on emergency leave (based on the availability of funds)
    • Location: BLDG 43, 2nd Floor, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Phone: (270) 798-2171
  • Army Community Service (ACS)
    • Limited staffing but key services available (Family Advocacy, AER, etc.)
    • Call: (270) 798-9322 – POC: Kevin Smith
  • Basic Needs Allowance - Not limited to government shutdown, can be applied for at any time.

  • Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)
    • The Emergency Hardship Loan program does not cover pay loss during a government shutdown.
    • The Shutdown Grant application will only become available should a shutdown persists beyond the point that federal employees miss all or part of a paycheck. Shutdown grants available if paychecks are missed.
    • Info by state: https://feea.org/shutdown/#toggle-id-1
  • Unemployment Benefits

  • Army Emergency Relief (AER)
    • Fort Campbell
      • Address: 5662 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, KY 42223
      • Phone: (270) 798-5529
    • Interest-free loans up to $6,000 (net pay).
    • Immediate assistance up to $2,000 via Quick Assist Program through Commanders.
    • https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org
    • AER Support Guidance for the Government Shutdown
      • AER will only process government shutdown-related applications after official confirmation that Soldiers will miss pay. Until then:
        • Do not initiate shutdown applications.
        • Continue routine AER requests for:
          • Emergency travel
          • Rent
          • Lodging
          • Food
          • Vehicle costs
          • Utilities
          • Funeral expenses
          • Childcare
          • PCS expenses
          • And other approved categories
  • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
  • Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
  • Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
    • Zero-interest loans up to one month’s BAH for eligible personnel.
    • https://www.cgmahq.org ✪​​​​​​​

  • Citibank – Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)
    • Customer service remains available.
    • Online access: https://www.citimanager.com
    • No interest or suspension during shutdown if account is in good standing. GPC will remain operational.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union
    • Zero-interest loans up to $6,000 for qualifying direct deposit members.
    • More info: https://www.navyfederal.org ✪​​​​​​​
  • USAA
    • Zero-interest loans up to $6,000 for qualifying members.
    • Options for payment arrangements on insurance and loans.
    • https://www.usaa.com ✪​​​​​​​
  • PenFed Credit Union
    • Zero-interest Paycheck Protection Loan and additional support for members.
    • https://www.penfed.org ✪​​​​​​​
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
    • Financial hardship withdrawals available as long as service member has not taken a financial hardship withdraw in the last 6 months.
    • Info & application: https://www.tsp.gov/bulletins/19-9/ ✪​​​​​​​
  • MILITARY STAR Card
    • 0% interest and no payments on commissary purchases from Oct. 1 - 31.
    • Details: https://www.MyECP.com ✪​​​​​​​

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