Relocation Assistance Program Gives You the "RAP"
Your upcoming relocation is not a normal move; it is your final move out of military
life. Specialists within the Relocation Assistance Program want to make sure that you are
fully prepared for this unique transition.
RAP services include:
- Needs assessment and planning for individuals and families tailored to their personal
circumstances and requirements.
- Extensive automated information on military and civilian communities worldwide can be obtained
through the Military Installations and Plan My Move features of MilitaryHOMEFRONT (www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil). These features
provide research and information, housing directories and services, employment, education, health
and wellness, and family issues available near military installations.
- Help in developing a relocation plan – providing information specifically related to your
unique situation, linking you with special programs, and referring you to other offices that can
provide assistance.
- Workshops and individual sessions on managing relocation stress for all family members,
planning a moving budget, how to buy, sell, and rent smart, settling into a new community, and a
variety of other programs tailored to adults and children.
- Special re-entry services and programs if transitioning from an overseas installation.
A visit to your RAP specialist will help you identify exactly what you need so that you can
ask the right questions as you navigate through the rest of the relocation
process.
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Hot Tip: As Soon as You Know Your Departure Date...
Visit the Relocation Assistance Program office at your Family Center. RAP staff will
make you a “smart consumer.” They will tell you the questions you need to ask so you can get
the most out of your move.
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