The document lists various agencies that will be present at a deployment fair to provide information and resources to military families. The agencies include those related to finances, childcare, education, health and wellness, legal services, and more. Attendees can learn about savings programs, education benefits, counseling services, and support for families with deployed loved ones. Many agencies will have brochures and representatives on-site to answer questions.

1. Deployment Fair Agencies
AAFES - Information will be available about everyday savings and Colorado Springs Police Dept- Informational brochures on
how you can reduce your interest rate on your Military Star. crime prevention tops and programs available. 719-444-7000
Brochures about the Military Star and Take it Home Today
applications. (Free gift for signing up). 719-538-5737 Colorado Springs Utilities- CS Utilities can provide
information about what to do when leaving your home
ACS- Offer services which promote self-reliance, resiliency and for an extended amount of time, reducing utility costs, and energy
stability. Providing information in the following areas; financial efficiencies. 719-668-3835
readiness, employment readiness, EFMP, Immigration and
Volunteer program. 719-526-4590 Commissary-providing Commissary Benefits Awareness,
information will be passed out about everyday savings. 719-524-
Boys & Girls Club- national organization whose mission is to 9800
enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, CYSS- Child, Youth & School Services- Information on
caring, responsible citizens. They will be presenting information on Childcare, SKIES Unlimited, EDGE & HIRED programs and accepting
their before and after school programs as well as our summer reservations for registration. 719-526-1101
programs.
DFMWR- Directorate of Family, Morale &
Build a Bear- Providing pre-ordered Bears available with
recordable voice chips. Available 2 April 1130-1430, 4 April 1300- Recreation-Representatives from Library, Auto Craft Center,
1700 & 5 April 1400-1800. Fitness Centers and Marketing will provide information on
upcoming events, free books and services they provide.
Cadence International- Evangelical mission agency dedicated
to reaching the military communities. Providing information on DMV- Department of Motor Vehicles- will provide
Colorado Springs Military Hospitality House, and handing out brochures that detail the requirements for members of the military
homemade cards for kids to send to their deployed parent. Packets to register their vehicle in Colorado. They will be available 2 April 11
come in pencil zippered pocket and include stamps, envelopes and 1100-1700, 4-5 April 11 from 0900-1800. Phone # 719-520-7302
return postcard. www.cadence,org
DVBIC- discussing the latest information for the Department of
Chaplain/ PWOC- Information on Religious services & Defense and Congress on concussion/TBI for service members and
their families. Also daily drawing for a Brain Bicycle Helmet & other
programs
giveaways. DVBIC also available to do FRG or unit meetings.
www.dvbic.org robin.wininger@us.army.mil 719-526-8636

2. Deployment Fair Agencies
Education Center-assists Soldiers and families with information Operation Home Front-Provide emergency, financial, and
on schools and programs, help defining educational goals, provide morale assistance to families while troops are deployed.
information on VA benefits and MYCAA. Assist Soldiers who are
having problems with the GoArmyEd portal to include needing
assistance with dropping or withdrawing from classes.
Operation Military Kids- Outreach initiative between the US
Military and National 4-H to provide support and assistance to
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military youth and families. OMK will be providing Hero Packs to
children. (Children must be present to receive) 303-271-6646.
ESCO- Enlisted Spouses Charitable Organization- Representative will be available 4-5 April 11 from 1200-1900
providing information on information on their organization as well
as upcoming meetings and our annual craft fair
Post Office- Information/ restrictions on mailing overseas. 719-
570-5454
Fort Carson Fire Department- Handing out fire safety
information and trinkets. Also have the vehicle and weapons
registration flyer that will be disseminated. They will be available 2
POV Storage- SDV Command Source, provides storage of the
April 11 from 1100-1300 & 4-5 April 11 from 1100-1500 w/ Fire Soldiers (single or dual military only) vehicles while deployed free of
Truck charge. 719-591-1768
Finance-Information on deployment entitlements and The Home Front Cares- support military families impacted by
information on specific POAs needed during deployment. deployment by providing grants, energy assistance, and other
programs.
MFLC- Military Family Life Consultant- Provide non-medical short-
term situational problem-solving counseling to Service Members
TRICARE- Information on benefits while traveling/vacationing
and their families. Services provided to individuals, couples, during sponsor's deployment (staying at residence during
families, and groups. Services can be provided on or off military deployment). How to find network TRICARE dental program dentist
installations. Services are otherwise confidential and private, except where I live or while traveling. TriCare: 1-888-363-2273, TriWest: 1-
for duty-to-warn situations. 719-238-6931 888-874-9378
Military One Source- Providing help in education, relocation, Wellness Center- Mountain Post Wellness Center can help
Soldiers and their Families adopt a healthier lifestyle and build
parenting and stress. 1-800-342-9647
resiliency for future. Providing information on wellness programs
that enhance the mind, body and spiritual attributes. Services

3. Deployment Fair Agencies
include Personal Wellness Assessments, Exercise Programs, and
Tobacco Cessation. 719-526-4910
UCCI-Providing information on the TRICARE Dental program
USAA- Handing out Financial Readiness Kits
United Through Reading- The United Through Reading®
Military Program helps ease the stress of separation for military
families by having deployed parents read children’s books aloud via
DVD for their child to watch at home. Recordings are available in 20
minute increments. Available times 2 April 1100-1600, 4-5 April
0900-1800.