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Multicultural Support - Relocation Assistance

The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Readiness Program offers multicultural services to assist foreign-born Spouses and Soldiers.  Let us assist with language development, cross-cultural training, and cultural mediation. 

Whether you live on Fort Carson or in one of our local communities, our goal is to help you make the most out of the time you call Colorado home.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM FLYER

 

Request Multicultural Support

In partnership with the Denver U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office, this service is provided free and covers various Immigration and Naturalization policies, procedures and forms.  By working hand in hand with USCIS, staff is able to effectively resolve issues and concerns. Naturalization is currently conducted at the Denver USCIS.  

Active Duty Soldier's and their Family Member's

Let us assist with determining what services and resources can assist you.  We'll schedule a one-on-one appointment, either in-person on over the phone.  

  • Request Multicultural Support:  Include your name, contact number, and any other information you may be needing.  Allow 2 business days for follow-up contact.
Retired / Veteran and their Family Member's

Let us assist with determining what services and resources can assist you.  We'll schedule a one-on-one appointment, either in-person on over the phone.  

  • Request Multicultural Support:  Include your name, contact number, and any other information you may be needing.  Allow 2 business days for follow-up contact.

 

ESL Resources

ACS Relocation Readiness Services
  • ACS Specialist:  If you are unsure where to start, we encourage you to click on an option under Request Multicultural Support; see the above sub-header for details.
Local Community Services

English as a Second Language (ESL) is not available on Fort Carson.  Local community organizations provide the service.  Program requirements and fees vary.  Financial assistance may be available as part of the MY Career Advancement Account (MYCAA);  available for spouses of Active Duty Soldiers in grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2. 

    Additional In-Person Resources
  • Additional Online Resources
    • Mango Language Program:  Available via Military OneSource for free to Active Duty Soldiers and their Families.  This digital language online learning program is for learners of all levels and includes 21 English language courses.  Program is designed to simulate the way people learn a foreign language when actually immersed in everyday conversation.
    • Education Consultant:  Available via Military OneSource.  Active Duty Soldiers and Spouses can setup a one-on-one consulation to determine what fits best for them or their family member.  Call +1(800)-342-9647.

 

Training Request

S-1 Naturalization

The Relocation Readiness Program partners with the Denver U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office to assist Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, and Retirees with the Immigration and Naturalization processes.  Active Duty Soldiers are referred to their BN or BDE S-1's for information and the beginning steps of the process. To provide assistance to S-1 personnel, one-on-one training appointments are available.

  • Request S-1 Training:  Include your name, contact number, and unit or organization.  Allow 2 business days for followup contact.

 

Meet-Up Groups

Multicultural Meet-Up

Come join ACS for an informal get together to learn about different ACS programs such as resume help, volunteer opportunities, finance education, ESL classes, and more. Different language speakers and cultures are encouraged to attend.

To register or for information, call +1(719)526-1127 or send an email.

  • 1st Friday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm, ACS Center, Bldg 1526
Latino Meet-Up

¡Únase a nosotros para compartir nuestras experiencias de vida, conocer gente nueva y divertirse! Este grupo se unirá para intercambiar información sobre programas en su comunidad y los Servicios Comunitarios del Ejército (ACS) como apoyo para las familias militares. Haga conexiones y redes para dar y recibir soporte. ¡Podemos aprender sobre nuestras diferentes culturas y divertirnos! Los niños son más que bienvenidos a asistir.

Para registrarse llama a +1(719)526-1949.

Start a new Meet-Up

Interested in starting up a Multicultural Meet Up group or another new Cultural Meet Up group?  If so, contact us.  We can assist.

 

Military OneSource

Document Translation

Military OneSource offers free document translation services in more than 150 languages. Depending on the type of document, Active Duty Soldiers and their Families are eligible to use the service.  For details, visit Military OneSource or call +1(800)342-9647.

Interpretation

Active Duty Soldiers and their Families are eligible to use the Military OneSource Interpretation Services.  More than 150 languages are available.

Mango Language Program

Available via Military OneSource for free to Active Duty Soldiers and their Families.  This digital language online learning program is for learners of all levels and includes 21 English language courses.  Program is designed to simulate the way people learn a foreign language when actually immersed in everyday conversation.

 

Relocation Readiness Program

What Relocation Offers Overall

 

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