Single Parent Support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Community Resources

• Encouragement, hope, and help.
• Feelings of isolation.
• Anxiety and stress.
• Coping.
  
  

• Budgeting
• Investing

Resources on base, from military sources, and in the community.

• Training in many aspects relating to parenting. budgeting, housing, WIC, food stamps etc.
• Unlimited one-on-one support - the buddy system is a reciprocal, two-way process; everyone both gives and receives helps at one time or another.
• Referrals to appropriate agency. Agency helps with facilitation, provides guest speakers but parents have private time to share problems.
  

Military and civilian single parents, and any interested persons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Why should I join Single Parent Support Group?

To meet new friends with similar challenges while expanding the opportunities for your children. We realize how hard it is for single parents to mange their financial and time constraints because we are single parents! Through the sharing of ideas and support we overcome many obstacles with the help of our extended family of caring parents. The only thing you need to do, is take a chance and come to a gathering.

• How often does SPSG meet and what do you do?

Once a month for educational topics. The meetings often include professional, specialized speakers who teach us various skills about being better parents. Open discussions are welcome and as members we have other single parents to share our challenges and successes.

• How do I stay connected to my child during my deployment?

Record videotapes, record stories, send pictures and write letters.

• What are some things I should discuss with my child before deployment?

1. Why you are leaving
2. Mark passing of time
3. Importance of keeping in touch
4. Continue to share special days.

• Who is required to complete a Family Care Plan?

Single and dual military parents.

• What happens if I am delinquent with my Family Care Plan?

Service member name will be forwarded to legal after 60 days of notification; then possible discharge.

• Why is my Family Care Plan paperwork so important?

Paperwork must be completed to help caregivers with dependent, commissary, exchange, etc.

• How old should my caregiver be?

At least 21 years old cannot be another military member.

• What paperwork should my caregiver have?

1. Power of attorney
2. Will
3. Medical records
4. Social security number

• Emergency Preparedness

Operation Prepare, Navy Installations Command (CNIC)

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Community resources

Child care centers (local military)

• WRNMMC Child Development Center, Bldg 26 on Stokes Road
  Hours - Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  Phone: (301) 295-0167/0014
  
  
• Child Development Center, Bldg 169, Forest Glen
  Hours - 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Phone: (202)-782-0565
  Before/After Program, Before Only Program, After Only Program, Winter Camp, Spring Camp and Summer Camp (registration for summer camp begins in March)
  
  
• Others:
  Andrews AFB, MD - (301) 9981/9982
  Bolling, AFB, DC - (202) 767-2890
  Fort Belvoir, VA - (703) 806-4178/4345
  Fort Meade, MD - (301) 677-1149/1146
  Fort Myer, VA - (703) 696-4942
  Henderson Hall, Va - (703) 614-7208/72000
  Pentagon (POC: Cathy) - (703) 697-5085
  U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - (410) 293-9390/9391
  
  

• Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center - (301) 279- 1260
• Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex - (202) 433-3055
• Frederick County - (301) 695-4508
• Prince George’s County - (301) 772-8400
• Anne Arundel County - (410) 269-4543
• Baltimore County - (410) 625-1111
• Howard County - (410) 313-1940
• District of Columbia - (202) 727-1839 or (202) 387-0002
• AfterSchool.gov
• National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
  
  

• Montgomery County - (240) 777-1155
• PG County - (301) 772-8400
• National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
  
  

• National Association for Early Childhood Education
• Maryland State County’s - schools, education, family, motor vehicle, etc.
• Montgomery County Public Schools, K-12
• Montgomery County Education - all levels
  
  

• Housing Search by Location
• DoD's Automated Housing Referral Network
  
  

• Manna Food Center - a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of hunger in Montgomery County. (301) 424-1130.

Parenting

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services - Helpful Hints on Parenting Skills

For Women Only

Montgomery County Commission for Women - direct services to individual women, including personal and career counseling, groups and workshops, information referral and many other services.

YMCA Of Bethesda, Metropolitan Washington, Maryland - fosters the spiritual, mental and physical development of individuals, families and communities according to the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and mutual respect for all. 1 (800) 473-YMCA (9622) or 1 (202) 232-6700.

Relocation - Military Homefront

WRNMMC's Exceptional Family Member Program

U.S. Navy Home Page
Naval District Washington
SITES Home Page
LifeLine's Family Line
Chaplain’s Corner
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Military Pay
Navy Voting Assistance
Naval Media Center
Housing Information
Navy Career Development
Navy College Center
Tricare/Medical

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