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The Help We Offer

SOS provides a wide range of services, tailored to your needs: 

A Personal Support Coordinator

  • Your dedicated point of contact
  • Someone who listens and understands
  • Help with referrals, follow-ups, and getting the answers you need

Help with Benefits and Paperwork 

  • Guidance through Survivor benefits
  • Help completing important forms

  • Assistance tracking down paperwork or verifying entitlements

Financial Counseling

  • One-on-one help with budgeting, planning, or navigating financial stress
  • Connections to trusted resources like Army Emergency Relief

Local Support and Events

  • Grief support groups and workshops
  • Social and wellness events for Survivors
  • Special gatherings that bring the community together

Moving and Relocation Help

  • Support during moves or relocations

  • Help understanding what benefits or services are available in your new area
     

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Boot Camp for New Parents

Boot Camp for New Parents

Sleepless nights? Endless diaper changes? Welcome to parenthood! If you're looking for a manual for that tiny human you just brought home, we've got the next best thing. Our FREE Boot Camp for New Parents connects you with experts and other parents who get it. Classes are held twice monthly at the ACS Center, Bldg. 1526. Sign up for either the 1st or 3rd Tuesday. Sign up for reinforcements! Click HERE to Register!

Nov 3 8 am - 4 pm
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Nov 3 9 am - 11:30 am
Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

New View, New Community

Nov 3 10 am - 10:30 am
Nurturing Families Through Play

Nurturing Families Through Play

This 10-week class teaches parents of children ages 3 to 10 how to use child play therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child relationships. Registration is required.

Nov 3 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spouse Meet-Up (Virtual)

Spouse Meet-Up (Virtual)

Nov 3 10:30 am - 11 am
Child Support Consultations

Child Support Consultations

"Helping Parents and Caretakers Provide for Their Families"

Nov 3 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

Fort Carson Spouse Welcome (Virtual)

New View, New Community

Nov 3 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR) Academy

Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR) Academy

Nov 4 9 am - 4:30 pm

Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)

This 12-week class teaches parents how to be nurturing to their children as well as
themselves. Topics include communication with your child, how to build your child’s
self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 9:30 am - 11:45 am
Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)

Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)

This 12-week class teaches parents how to be nurturing to their children as well as
themselves. Topics include communication with your child, how to build your child’s
self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 9:30 am - 11:45 am
Nurturing Parenting (Infant to 5 years)
Transition Brief

Transition Brief

For Soldiers who are in the transition process (Chapter, ETS, IDES/MEB, Retirement). Learn about resources and benefits to help you transition as best as possible, to include clearing on post. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

Nov 4 10 am - 11 am
Navigating the USCIS Website

Navigating the USCIS Website

Nov 4 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Resume Essentials

Resume Essentials

Nov 4 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Nov 4 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)
Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan

"Helping You Take Care of Your Family"

Nov 5 12 pm - 12:30 pm
CMT Vesting in TSP

CMT Vesting in TSP

A beginner friendly class that breaks down how the TSP works, investment options available, and how to maximize your retirement savings.

Nov 5 1 pm - 2 pm

Play Group

Nov 6 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Play Group

Play Group

Nov 6 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Play Group
Discovering Your Personality

Discovering Your Personality

Have you ever wondered why you connect instantly with some people, while others seem to speak a completely different language? In this interactive workshop, you will dive deep into what makes you tick. By exploring the core temperaments that drive human behavior, you will gain invaluable self-awareness, discover your innate strengths, and learn how to navigate your personal and professional relationships with ease and empathy.

Nov 10 9 am - 12 pm
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Nov 10 9 am - 11:30 am
Nurturing Families Through Play

Nurturing Families Through Play

This 10-week class teaches parents of children ages 3 to 10 how to use child play
therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child
relationships. Registration is required.

Nov 10 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Nurturing Families Through Play

This 10-week class teaches parents of children ages 3 to 10 how to use child play
therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child
relationships. Registration is required.

Nov 10 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Nurturing Families Through Play