Information For Service Members And Families
Information for Service Members and Families
Homeowner Assistance Program
Current law (title 42 United States Code, Section 3374), authorizes the
Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP), administered by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. This program allows for some monetary relief for eligible federal
personnel -- both military and civilian -- faced with losses on the sale of their
primary residence when there is an announcement of a base closing or
realignment action and real estate values drop as a result of the base closing or
realignment. The government may purchase the home by paying the existing
mortgage off, or reimbursing an employee who sells their home for part of the
losses. Payments are tax free to the employee. Eligible employees for HAP
include military and civilian employees who are owner-occupants on the date of
the announcement, or own property they occupied prior to a recent transfer,
overseas assignment, or directed move to base quarters.
Helpful Web Links
Anytime. Anywhere. Call Now! (Military OneSource): Live consultants are
available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to answer questions and provide
assistance. Whether you’re trying to find child care, checking up on the schools
at your next installation or trying to cope with the everyday stressors of military
life, Military OneSource can help. The service, available to all Service members
and their families at no cost, will provide a customized response whatever your
needs are. To reach a consultant any time, day or night, call 1-800-342-9647.
(www.MilitaryOneSource.com)
On the Home Front (MilitaryHomeFront): MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the central,
trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information
about all Quality of Life programs and services. Whether you live the military
lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
...(www.MilitaryHomeFront.com)
Jobs for You (Military Spouse Career Center): Relocation can be difficult for
spouses, who often find themselves forced to leave behind their jobs and
careers. The Military Spouse Career Center was created to provide resources
and support to help these spouses as they search for new employment. The
website provides links to Spouse-Friendly employers, job search assistance, and
advice on everything from education and scholarships to child care and
community information. The site is available on the web at
www.Military.com/Spouse
The Perfect Community (Military Communities of Excellence): Service
members and families looking for information on the communities they might be
relocating to might be interested in Expansion Management Magazine’s “Military
Communities of Excellence,” a wide ranging study that included valuable
information on various military communities.
(http://www.expansionmanagement.com/smo/articleviewer/default.asp?cmd=artic
ledetail&articleid=16172&st=5)
Hittin’ the Books (Military Student.Org): This site is designed to help mitigate
the difficulties that transitioning military students might face at a new school.
Included here are a Parents guide to helping their child during deployment and a
companion guide for educators, as well as guidelines for caring for kids after
trauma and death. (www.MilitaryStudent.Org)
Kids Movin’ (Military Teens on the Move): Relocation can be especially
difficult for kids and teens. With that in mind, DOD created this site (and it’s
sister site, Military Kids on the Move) to help provide advice, support and
information for military teens. Here, dependent teens can find advice on moving,
readjustment, making friends, and dealing with the host of stressors that
accompany being a teen in a military family.
http://www.defenselink.mil/mtom/index_t.htm
Baby Talk (ChildCareAware.org): This service, America’s most trusted child
care resource, provides links to military specific resources and programs through
its website at www.ChildCareAware.org
State Know-How (USA4MilitaryFamilies.org): In collaboration with States,
nonprofits and industries, DoD wants to reduce statute barriers and enhance the
ability of military families to transition to new locations. Information on this effort,
and news on new benefits, programs and services being offered by states and
local communities can be found at www.USA4Militaryfamilies.org
