- Community Partners
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Catholic Charities
Colorado 211
CPCD - Giving Children a Head Start
Department of Human Services (DHS) - El Paso County
Home Front Military Network
Military Child Education Coalition - Parent Programs
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) - Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak United Way
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Denver Field Office
Veterans Service Office - El Paso County
Warriors Warehouse
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - El Paso County - Adoption Information
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Adoption and Foster Care Resources - Military Onesource
Adoption and Foster Consultants - Military Onesource
Child & Youth Services - Fort Carson
DoD Adoption Reimbursement
Exceptional Family Member Program - Army Community Service
IRS - Adoption Tax Credit
New Parent Support Program - Army Community Service
Tricare and DEERS Enrollment - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
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- Childcare Options & Assistance
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Child & Youth Services (CYS) - Fort Carson
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education - Head Start & Early Head Start
Colorado Shines - Help Searching for Childcare
Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) - Head Start
Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) - Universal Pre-K (UPK)
Parent Central Services - CYS Enrollment Options - Fort Carson
United Way 211 - Help Searching for Childcare - Department of Motor Vehicles & Driver's Information
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Colorado Driver Handbook | Manual Del Conductor (Spanish)
Colorado Driver Handbook Practice Quiz
Commercial Driver License Handbook
Driver Education School Locations (map) | Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver Education Schools for Vehicles & Motorcycles Testing Organizations
Driver's License, ID, or Permit Help | Colorado Department of Revenue
Motorcycle Operator's Handbook
Motor Vehicle Department - El Paso County Colorado
Parent's Supervised Driving Program - Education (Adults)
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Army Education Center | Fort Carson
- Pikes Peak State College
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- University of Maryland Global Campus
Army Education Center | Fort Carson | Facebook Page
FAFSA Federal Student Aid Application
Education Consultant | Military Onesource
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities | Employment Readiness Program - Family Care Plan
- Food and Nutrition Assistance
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Food Pantries and Mobile Food Markets Near You
Sunny Side Markets | Care and Share
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Exceptional Family Member Program & Enrollment
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Exceptional Family Member Program - Fort Carson ACS
E-EFMP Flyer as of 31 Aug 2022
Enterprise - Exceptional Family Member Program (Online enrollments)
My Army Benefits - EFMP
User Guide: Creating an Enrollment or Enrollment Update/Renewal
User Guide: Navigating E-EFMP
Webpage Navigation and Training for Enterprise - EFMP - Household Items
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The Attic - Peterson Space Force Base
Mountain Post Thrift Shop - Webpage
Mountain Post Thrift Shop - Facebook Page
Warriors' Warehouse - Information Sheet
Warriors' Warehouse - Facebook Page - Housing and Lodging
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Fort Carson Housing Services Office
Air Force Academy Housing - Hunt Military Community (Privatized Housing)
Fort Carson Family Homes (Privatized Housing)
Peterson Space Force Base - Tierra Vista Communities (Privatized Housing)
Schriever Space Force Base - Tierra Vista Communities (Privatized Housing)
Temporary Lodging - Candlewood Suits - IHG*Single Soldiers, E-5 and below, report to your gaining unit's first sergeant regarding a barracks room assignment.
OFF-POST HOUSING RESOURCES
ACS Homebuyer's Workshop
Army Emergency Relief (first and last month deposits as determined eligible)
Colorado Springs Relocation Resources
Homes.mil - A resource for area rentals
Market Trends within Colorado Springs
Understanding the VA Homebuying Process
Volunteer Realtors with Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (PPAR) - Immigration and Naturalization
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10 Steps to Naturalization | USCIS
Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office | Information Brochure
Military Help Line with USCIS
Naturalization and Naturalization Form | Legal Assistance Office Information Paper
Pathway to Citizenship
Parole in Place | Legal Assistance Office Information Paper
Permanent Resident | Legal Assistance Office Information Paper
Thinking About Applying for Naturalization | USCIS
USCIS Online Tools and Resources
Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants | USCIS - JPPSO | Joint Personal Property Shipping Office
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JOINT PERSONAL PROPERTY SHIPPING OFFICE (JPPSO) REFERENCE SHEET
- Mailing Services
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United Postal Service (UPS)
United States Postal Service (USPS)*If you are a single soldier living in the barracks, go to your S1 or NCO for mail information.
- Scholarships
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College Scholarships for Military Teens
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children (AER)
Mountain Post Spouses' Club Scholarships
Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program (AER)
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program
Pass-It-On | ACS Newsletter | Scholarships - Transportation and Shuttle Services
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Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 - School Buses
Shuttle Services on Fort Carson
Transportation from Colorado Springs Airport to Fort Carson +1(719)526-6961
The Community Information, Referral and Follow-Up Program provides Fort Carson Commanders, Soldiers, and Families with information regarding community resources. Also known as I&R, it is the initial point of contact at the Army Community Service (ACS) Center. Staff links customers with on-post or off-post agencies and services. If you are new or it's been a while since you've been in to visit ACS, come meet with us to complete an assessment form; it helps us to provide you with more specific types of services and programs. We look forward to meeting you.
Client Intake & Assessment
If you are new to Army Community Service (ACS), Fort Carson, or you would like to get information about different resources to meet your needs, we will have you fill out a client intake form and sit down with one of our ACS Specialist for an assessment to go over more specific types of services and programs that will meet your needs and help improve your quality
Client Intake at Unit Footprint
Ideally suited for units who have seen an increase is negative trends (financial issues, relationship issues, etc.) with their Soldiers and Families, and units that will be going into a deployment, NTC/JRTC Rotation, or field training. Our ACS specialists give an ACS overview brief and provide a client intake form to assess the needs of Soldiers and their Families and support with referral management.
Client Service Advocacy
If you are in need of a liaison for a service, our ACS Specialists will work closely with you and the service provider to communicate and come to a mutual understanding. ACS Specialists monitor and evaluate delivery of services and client responses.
Class Registration & Memo of Enrollment
The Information, Referral, and Follow-up team help you navigate through the different classes ACS has to offer. They provide an overview, time, location, and sign you up for any classes that you may want to take. If needed, they will provide you an ACS Memorandum of Enrollment.
Community Partner Referrals
The Information, Referral, and Follow-up Program has partnerships with several community partners on and off post. We do a direct referral or educate you on community partners such as Women, Infants & Children (now in-house on Monday afternoons), El Paso County Child Support Services (now in-house on Tuesday afternoons), Catholic Charities, Home Front Military Network, Warriors Warehouse, and many more.
First Visitor / Enrollment to ACS Services
Our Information, Referral, and Follow-up staff are available to provide information on the various ACS programs. Let our team, set-up an appointment to go over a 1-on-1 ACS overview of services and programs, enroll you into our client tracking system for a thorough service delivery, and discuss with you the Army Community Service (ACS) Customer’s rights and responsibilities.
Community Outreach - Connecting People and Services
Would you like to have an Army Community Service representative attend your next event to share information about the free resources and services that ACS has to offer? Are you a community partner looking to build a connection with Fort Carson’s ACS? Reach out to our Outreach Program Coordinator today by calling (719) 526-0423.
Refer a Soldier and/or a Family
Do you know a Soldier and/or Family who would benefit from a needs based assessment? Refer to us and we can be the connecting point to different service resources and agencies. We can identify the assistance needed to connect the Soldier/Family Member to the appropriate resource and support.
Pass-It-On Newsletter
The ‘Pass It On’ Community Newsletter provides an update of programs, services, and events on Fort Carson and the surrounding communities. That ‘Pass It On’ is sent out and posted every two weeks and is a great resource for leaders, Soldier and Family Readiness Groups, Soldiers and Families, and civilians. Would you like to receive the newsletter in your email inbox or view it online? Visit HERE to check it out and sign-up!