Army Family Advocacy Program helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyles. FAP provides prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment for domestic and child abuse and neglect, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. FAP services include seminars, workshops, counseling and intervention methods aimed to strengthen Army Families by enhancing their resilience and relationship skills as well as their quality of life. Programs within FAP help with the following specific needs:
▶ Find My FAP Office
Find your nearest Family Advocacy Program Office and domestic abuse victim advocate. Need help? Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator provides contact information for your nearest Family Advocacy Program office and domestic abuse victim advocates.
▶ New Parent Support Program
The program offers tools and resources for expecting parents and those with children up to age 3 who have special challenges. Programs include home visits, support groups, and parenting classes on stress management, isolation, deployments, reunions, and everyday demands of parenting.
▶ Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth
Supports Families in understanding child sexual behavior keeping children safe. Promotes the wellness, safety, and healing of all children.
▶ Treatment and Intervention
FAP offers risk and biopsychosocial assessments to develop comprehensive treatment, safety and support plans for Families at risk. Provides evidence-based/ informed intervention strategies for individuals, groups and Families.
▶ Transitional Compensation Program
Congressionally mandated program that provides temporary support, services and benefits for Family members who have experienced domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect. Encourages victims to report abuse without fear of loss of financial or other support (such as medical health care coverage). TC is designed to help victims transition to safe environments, introducing tools and resources to equip, empower, and assist.
▶ Victim Advocacy Program
24-hour access to services, including emergency assistance, information and referral, and ongoing support accessing medical, behavior health, legal, law enforcement, and other community resources on and off the installation.
National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential resources for victims and families reporting domestic abuse.
800-799-SAFE (7233)
800-787-3224 (for people who are deaf or hard of hearing)
Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
Call or text 800-4-A-Child (800-422-4453)
Military OneSource - 800-342-9647
▶ Resources
- Family Advocacy Program-CID Investigations (Video)
-
- Family Advocacy Program-CID Investigations (Short Video)
- New Parent Support Program (Video)
-
- New Parent Support Program (Short Video)