Summary of Services

We will always make every attempt to accommodate the needs of our military families. If you would like to see us provide a service we currently do not offer, feel free to let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs. No request is too small or large-Just ask!
 
Legal
Legal assistance is available for and includes, but is not limited to, issues on separation/divorce, custody/guardianship, drafting of wills, Powers of Attorney, landlord/tenant disputes, notaries, general non-commercial consumer law. Appointments are necessary.
 
Personal Financial Management
Internet access to financial web sites is available, as well as the CASHE Program which is designed to help with college loans grants. Appointments can be set up to provide one-on-one assistance in budget preparation, checkbook management, savings/investment ideas, and lifestyle assessments. 
 
Employment Assistance
Designed to assist spouses with career planning, improving job skills and identifying vocational career interests. It also provides information to service members and their families whom are separating or retiring from the military. Individual career counseling and assessments, skill development and decision making are all key elements. Consultants are available to assist with skills training and labor market analysis. By appointment only.
 
Relocation Assistance
Internet access to forms, programs and other base home pages through Air Force Crossroads and SITES is available. Spouses are welcome to make an appointment to learn about resources to discover more about their new assignment! By appointment only.

Military life involves moving - there is no way around it. That's why MilitaryHOMEFRONT has introduced Plan My Move a powerful new set of tools to help you and your family make your next move a smooth one. Click here to view the Plan My Move webpage on MilitaryHOMEFRONT.

Through Plan My Move, you'll have access to these features and more:

• Customizable Calendar
• To Do Lists
• Departure & Arrival Checklists
• Overseas specific information
• Reliable resources focused on the community outside the gate
• Installation Overviews including local weather, maps, photos and informative topics such as household goods, check-in procedures, employment and child care
• Assistance moving with a family member who has special needs

For information or assistance, please call the Family Resource Center at 655-9281 or Shirley Smith at 828-0137.

Family Readiness
Assists active duty members and their families during deployments, TDYs and remote tours. Coordinates pre-deployment briefings for military personnel and conducts one-on-one counseling with deploying members and their families. Communicate with your family member using video teleconferencing equipment. Please call to confirm availability and compatibility between the MFRC and the deployed location. By appointment only.
 
Tax Assistance
Tax preparation is offered on an appointment basis. Information and assistance is offered by qualified volunteers linked to the latest IRS Sites. By appointment only.
 
Loan Locker
Whether you are moving or just have extra guests, we offer a variety of items for loan. Televisions, irons, fans, air mattresses, plus many other household items are available.
 
Resource Center
Our resource center includes internet access for education, employment, or e-mail access. Printers, copiers, fax machine (send or receive) are available for your use. Feel free to stop in and use these items with no appointment necessary.
 
Chaplain Services
Chaplain Services can be arranged by appointment for counseling (spiritual,personal, marital, parenting, etc.) Call 828-3621 to schedule an appointment, be sure to request the BRANDON facility.
 
Playgroup
A supervised playgroup is offered every Friday morning 9:00-10:30. This provides a wonderful opportunity for the preschoolers to interact with other toddlers while parents get a chance to chat.
 
Computer Classes (Giant Campus)
We offer a variety of FREE computer classes provided by Giant Campus to include: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Web Design, and Digital Photo. We also provide some evening and weekend classes.

The following services are also available

Priority Cards
Spouses with a military member deployed, TDY or on remote tour are entitled to a priority card, which allows the spouse to move to the front of a designated line at the Base Exchange and Commissary

Give Parents a Break
Families of USAF military members who are deployed, on extended TDY, or working excessive hours are entitled to a few hours of childcare provided by the Child Development Center on MacDill AFB, paid for by the Air Force Aid Society. Also eligible are parents with a new baby, children with special needs, families experiencing crises (serious or extended illness in family, death of a relative). The program is limited to Air Force personnel. Referrals can be obtained for qualified families through the MacDill Family Resource Center.

Morale Calls
Family members are entitled to three 15 minute free phone calls per week, a maximum of 12 each month from their home to the deployed member. Control numbers are issued to the family member, who then calls MacDill AFB to be connected to their deployed loved one.

Grief Casuality Assistance
A Representative is available to provide casualty assistance to dependents of active duty or retired military members and in some cases parents of the military member. The representative will ensure members' death is properly recorded and next of kin are briefed on all benefits. Appointments are necessary

Reunion and Reintegration
Being part of the military family presents its own set of challenges when a deployed member returns home. We are able to assist in the reintegration and reunion process. Counseling and assistance is available through various base agencies. Please call for an appointment if you would like to speak with a consultant.