The Family Advocacy Program supports and promotes the foundations of family well being by helping individuals and families find positive ways to build family strengths, while respecting confidentiality.

Prevention and Education Crisis Intervention Counseling Community Education Program Commander’s Education Program Troop Education Program Education for Professionals Program Parent Education & Support Safety Education Program Spouse & Abuse Prevention Program Victim Advocate Program Stress and Anger Management Workshop Resource Library (videos & books)

Shelter Services
FAP provides a safe environment for family members who are at risk for family violence. Shelter is provided until a plan can be arranged. The length of stay varies with each case.

Respite Child Care
When families involved in the Family Advocacy Program need a break from stressful child-rearing situations, FAP can provide short-term child care.

NEW  Parent Support Program (NPSP)
This program provides support and education services which enhance parenting and child management skills. The program teaches parents basic skills in physical care, protection, supervision and psychological nurturance appropriate to the child's age and stage of development. The program also provides parents with direct services, including hospital and home visits, parent aides that serve as role models, information and referral and community support services and resources. The program is one of the many services within the Family Advocacy Program.

Some aspects of this program include: Playgroup - Established by the Department of the Army to assist parents with children ages birth to age 5. It is an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy time together. Parent Education Programs: Expectant Parents Services Expectant Parents Health Fair Principles of Parenting Workshops Expectant Parents Hospital Orientation Tour Support groups available include: Mom & Me: Dad Too Tot Time Story Time Expectant Parents Home Visitation services to offer in-home support to our families. Home Visitation Programs: Baby Bundle Program Parents as Teachers Program (PAT)

Victim Advocacy
The reporting of abuse cases and treatment is provided during duty hours by the Department of Behavior Medicine, Lyster Hospital 334-255-7029. When spouse abuse occurs, the Victim Advocate Program offers the victim "lay support" or assistance that involves the full spectrum of the victim's experience from reporting to resolution or emotional recovery. The following services are just a few ways our volunteers and staff assist:

Have you or somebody you know been sexually assaulted? Sexual violence hurts victims and all of the people who care about them. Sexual violence impacts survivors’ health, their emotions, and their day-to-day lives.  Talking to someone who cares can help make a difference. Hotline support, individual counseling, advocacy services and support groups can help you. If you are a military member or dependent & need help, or for more information contact a Fort Rucker Victim Advocate: (334) 255-7029 or (334) 255-9644. If you prefer to seek confidential services off base, please contact the House of Ruth at 1-800-650-6522. You may also receive confidential services through Army One Source. You may contact them at 1-800-464-8107 or online at www.armyonesource.com user ID: army password: onesource   Crisis Intervention/ Individual Counseling Assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries Safety Plan Assessment Shelter Services Transportation Telephone follow-up Information on legal rights and resources available through both military and civilian    programs Education on the dynamics of family violence and the effects that witnessing such violence    can have on children Pre-trial, trial and post-trial support Application and coordination of the Transitional Compensation process Obtaining civilian and military protection orders.