Are you just arriving and don’t know where to go to get answers? Army Community Service Relocation Readiness offers a variety of relocation assistance services and resources to eliminate the stress associated with relocating.
FORT HOOD WELCOME CD's
Fort Hood Welcome CD's are available for incoming Soldiers and Families at the Rivers Building 121, and Building 18010, the Copeland Soldier Service Center. Sponsors of incoming Soldiers may pick up packets. Welcome CD's will be mailed to individuals prior to arrival at Fort Hood upon request. You can customize your own welcome packet by visiting the Military HomeFront Installations website.
For a Welcome CD and/or questions please e-mail our office here.
THE LENDING CLOSET
The Lending Closet has basic household items available for Soldiers and Families arriving or leaving Fort Hood while their household goods are in transit. Please bring a copy of assignment orders and an ID Card.
For a complete list of items please click here.
SPONSOR-A-SPOUSE
Sponsor-A-Spouse Program is a new initiative. Relocation Readiness will sponsor newcomer spouses. This sponsorship program answers the spouse’s questions and assist in settling-in at Fort Hood. Due to the many rapid deployments Relocation Readiness will sponsor the spouse by reviewing Relocation’s In-processing Checklist, Fort Hood Welcome CD's and by providing referrals for:
To request a sponsor contact Relocation Readiness at 287-4471/4485 or by visiting our contact page.
For more information about the program please see here and/or e-mail us here.
UNIT SPONSORSHIP
Relocation Readiness Program offers Unit Sponsorship training upon request of the unit. Sponsorship is a program designed to integrate Soldiers and Family Members into the military unit and community, minimizing stress, delays, problems and distractions during the relocation and transition at the new duty assignment. The benefits of a Sponsorship Program will manifest themselves in a sense of belonging, a positive first impression of Fort Hood “The Great Place” and improved morale within and among our units. The Sponsor-A-Spouse Program is an extension of Unit Sponsorship, which provides sponsorship to the spouse.
INTERNATIONAL SPOUSE SUPPORT GROUP
The Support Group offers a time of socializing, games, door prizes and refreshments. Meet spouses of different nationalities or from your own country. Learn of the many opportunities available throughout the community. With a partnership with Central Texas College adult education Relocation Readiness will make referrals to free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on Fort Hood and the local community. For more information please contact us at 287-4471 or by visiting our contact page .
WAITING FAMILIES PROGRAM
ACS Relocation Readiness will keep Families of Service Members on an unaccompanied tour connected with the community by providing a monthly newsletter of services, events and programs available. The spouses of Deployed Soldiers/Waiting Families Support group discuss the stresses and concerns of their separation and share coping skill with one another. A monthly newsletter is provided to the Waiting Families. You may subscribe by contacting us at 287-4471 or by visiting our contact page.
HOOD HOWDY
Hood Howdy is a Newcomer's Information Fair conducted by ACS Relocation Readiness Program in partnership with 21st AG REPL CO and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to provide new Soldiers and Family Members with information on services /facilities available within the installation and in the surrounding communities. Newcomers are given the opportunity to win great prizes and free food tasting.
RELOCATION COUNSELING
Counseling is available in the Relocation Readiness Office to help devise a relocation plan for your PCS move. Information and resource materials, which include but not limited to, SITES, Relocation Website Booklets, Installation PCS-TDY Guides, Relocation Tri-folds, and an Out-processing Checklist are provided to assist you during the relocation process and to answer your questions.
PLAN YOUR OWN MOVE
Military INSTALLATIONS and Plan My Move, two new helpful features from Military HOMEFRONT, provide you with the tools to successfully plan your next move.
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Plan My Move provides installation overviews, from housing to employment including detailed information on installation worldwide. You can also access planning calendars and three months of step-by-step "To-Do's" for a smooth move. the checklists are printable lists that complement your calendar for easy reference.
The "Clustering" technology of their search engine allows for pinpointing the information you need right now.
