Today’s Military Families experience various levels of STRESS. The Army’s Family Advocacy Program is available to help families adapt to Military life, promote positive family relationships and reduce incidents of family violence. Keeping Army Families Army Strong, by providing interactive workshops and activities for parents, families and couples.
The Victim Advocate Program provides crisis intervention, support services, information and education to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Victim Advocates help clients develop safety plan, obtain protection from abuse orders, provide legal assistance referrals and accompany clients to domestic violence related court hearings. They are available 24/7 for assistance when you need it most at (785) 307-1373.
| Assigned to | Office number |
| Family Advocacy Specialists | (785) 239-9435 |
| Family Services Program Manager | (785) 240-3281 |
| Victim Advocates | (785) 239-5484 (785) 240-3017 (785) 307-1373 24/7 Hotline |
Available Workshops
Fort Riley Extension Program is designed to support Families who are struggling with the challenges unique to Military life. Deployment, isolation, reunions and the everyday demands of parenting can create significant stress on Families, families with children ages 3 and up are welcomed to participate. We are here to help you cope with those unique challenges by keeping your Family strong. No registration required for these classes. Dates and Times are on the ACS monthly Calendar.
24/7 Dad Workshop
A fun and interactive workshop to encourage and assist dads in raising healthy, mature and responsible children.
Co-Parenting and Divorce
Learn how to provide effective co-parenting for your children. This is held only once a month and is not a virtual training.
Stress and Anger Management
Provides tools to help maintain ones stress and anger in a variety of situations (relationship, child(ren), work, etc.).
RESOURCES
Safety Education Services
- Dating Violence Prevention for Teens
- ID Kits for Youth
- Supervision of Minors
- Internet Safety
Annual Community Campaigns
- April, Child Abuse Prevention Month
- June, Dads Make a Difference Month
- October, Domestic Violence Prevention Month
