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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Relocation Assistance Program
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Relocation Assistance Program is available to the
following members of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty and their dependents
Purpose of Program
The Relocation Assistance Program is intended to assist
members become familiar of their new community and the resources
available.
Definitions
The following definitions apply to the Relocation
Assistance Program:
- Pre-departure Phase - Decisions made during this phase will affect the member and family for the following six to nine months and ultimately the next two to four years.
- Transition Phase - This is a short, high energy period that includes the departure, travel, and arrival at the new installation.
- Arrival and Orientation Phase - This period starts when the member and family arrive at the new unit.
- Reconnect Phase - In this phase the member and family "settle in" at their new unit.
- Stabilization Phase - This phase lasts from six months after arrival until about six to nine months before before the anticipated next move.
- SITES - Standard Installation Topic Exchange System
- Know the Neighborhood - Software which helps introduce new or unfamiliar areas. Finding the right home can be a stressful situation, but finding the right neighborhood can be even harder. Know the Neighborhood provides detailed information about crime rates, school rankings, climate and demographics.
Related
Program Information
In order to deliver better relocation assistance, all Transition/Relocation
Managers have several software applications such as the Standard
Installation Topic Exchange System (SITES) and "Know the Neighborhood"
software which helps introduce new or unfamiliar areas. This software and
military installations provides detailed information about crime rates,
school rankings, climate and demographics.
Services and Resources Available
The following services and resources are available within the Relocation
Assistance Program:
- Community Information
- Demographics Information
- Relocation Packages
- State Information
- Spouse Handbook - A Guide for new CG Spouses (Created by ISC Cleveland)
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the Relocation
Assistance Program:
- Military Instillations - http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
- Military Spouse Career Center - http://www.military.com/spouses
- Military Spouses Career Network - http://www.mscn.org. Promotes the education, employment, career development of military spouses
- Navy Lodge - http://www.navy-lodge.com
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Transition/Relocation Manager at your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact Headquarters
Relocation Assistance Program Manager, Mr. Rodney
Whaley at (202) 475-5158, or Email at
Rodney.B.Whaley@uscg.mil.