Welcome to Lackland Force Support Squadron

Airman and Family Readiness

2160 Kenly Ave, Bldg 1249

Phone: (210) 671-3722

DSN: 473-3722 or 1-800-621-3725

FAX: (210) 671-5206

Email: 37MSS.DPF@Lackland.af.mil

OPEN:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Airman & Family Readiness - Finance & Career

Personal Financial Readiness (PFR)

finance Airman and Family Readiness PFM assists Airmen and their families to improve their personal financial status by learning how to function as informed consumers and more effective money managers. Assistance is provided to develop a budget based on individual income and expenses; manage credit and current debt; plan for insurance expenses, and prepare for personal financial readiness.

One-on-one financial counseling appointments
Budget/spending plan, bank/financial services, and credit/debt management
Newcomer’s PFR: Mandatory class Officers at their first-duty station

One-on-One Appointments:

Car Buying

Individual Retirement Accounts

Investing in Your Future

Basic Investment

Uniformed Thrift Savings Plan

Employment

Employment Assistance was previously known as Career Focus. The objective is the same—employment assistance. Employment counselors assists family members and other ID card holder with their job assistance.

One-on-one job search appointments
Employment resources and web links
Individual Resume Review

Workshops:

Resume Writing
How to Apply for Federal Employment
Interview Tips and Techniques

Air Force Aid Society

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force, incorporated in 1942 as a private, non-profit organization. For over 67 years, the Air Force Aid Society has supported the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance, sponsoring education assistance programs and offering an array of base community enhancement programs that improve quality of life for Airmen and their families.

Emergency assistance - Loans/grants given to meet emergency needs in the following areas: emergency travel, food, shelter, utilities, vehicles, funeral expenses for a dependent and in some cases travel to a family member's funeral. Assistance is provided in two forms:

Falcon loan- Loan up to $500 for an EMERGENCY need such as food, shelter, utilities, car repair, child care and others. The documentation required is normally limited to an application and LES; however this IS NOT a "no questions asked" loan. A member may receive 2 Falcon Loan in a career, but may only have one at a time.
Standard assistance- Assistance provided for emergencies exceeding $500 or otherwise outside the scope of a Falcon Loan. Documentation required will include application with completed budget, LES and documentation demonstrating need (lease, utility bill, auto repair estimate etc.) For assistance related to a vehicle, member must provide valid insurance and registration.

To apply for emergency assistance online, Click Here and complete an application.

Other programs paid for by the AFAS:

General Hap Arnold Education Scholarship - $2000 educational grant for spouses and dependent children
Give Parents A Break - AFAS funded program that offers eligible parents a few hours break from the stresses of parenting. CDC provides the care. Commanders, first sergeants or health care providers must refer families
Child care for PCS- Within 60 day of PCS departure/arrival, an active duty member is eligible for up to 20 hours of child care at the both their losing and gaining bases. Care is provided by a home daycare provider.
Child care for Volunteers- Spouses who volunteer may receive free child care and a home daycare facility. There are restrictions on the type of volunteer position and care may be limited to a set amount of hours per month.
Respite Care Program - AFAS funded program for families with special needs children or parents living with the military member
Nursing Moms Program - $200 loan available for purchase of a breast pump Youth Employment Skills - Earn money for college by volunteering