Family Advocacy

DAVA Services: Provides 24/7 response capability to active duty/family members who are victims/survivors of domestic abuse. Advises victims of military’s restricted/unrestricted reporting options and available military or civil actions to promote safety. Provides support and education; helps establish and maintain effective safety plans. Accompanies victim to court proceedings & appointments as requested. Provides tailored information and educates victims on impact of domestic violence on children. Supports victim’s efforts to have children assessed and treated. Provides follow-up services to each victim to empower them to better advocate for the safety needs of self and children.

Domestic Abuse Hotline: 405-256-2825

Communication Basics: What “color” is your personality? Are you a Gold, a Green, a Blue or an Orange? Find out in Communication Basics class. Could your personality style sometimes contribute to miscommunication? See how greater awareness can help!

H.A.S. (Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress, Self-Care): A 4-session class teaching better ways of expressing and reducing feelings of anger. Practice methods to help deal with stress and unproductive thinking patterns which may be causing problems in your life. Create better life balance and practice better self-care. Call to schedule yourself or even a group.

Power to Change Class: Power to Change is a 7-week education class facilitated by the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, aimed at providing Domestic Violence education in a group setting. The class will cover the basics of domestic violence, effects of the violence on self and other family members, coping with the effects, and recovery. The class is provided to anyone with base access and an interest in learning more about domestic violence.

New Parent Support Program, Eligibility: TRICARE beneficiaries who are expecting a baby/have children under age three or plan to adopt a child under three. Our registered nurses and social workers offer developmental assessments, breastfeeding support, childproofing, pre- and post-natal education, and marriage and family children support.

Pregnancy Resource Briefing: A monthly work-shop focused on expecting parent’s needs. Topics include: New Parent Support Program; nutrition during pregnancy; maternal dental care, Tricare enrollment for baby; fitness during pregnancy and profile information; shaken baby prevention; and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Baby Basics Class: A four-session evening class for new and expecting parents. Topics include: infant health care; labor and delivery; coping with crying; how to budget for a baby; baby/child safety; breast-feeding; infant nutrition; bathing and swaddling your baby; post-partum depression and much more. Upcoming sessions: April 11^th, May 10^th, 11^th, 17^th, & 18^th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tinker’s Medical Clinic. Call to enroll today!

Dads: The Basics: This 3-part class provides a comfortable atmosphere to discuss “Dad” issues with other men: gender roles, ways to show you care, bonding, loss of “me time”, what to have at home, holding your new baby, diaper bag contents, what to take to the hospital, bathing baby, coping with crying, shaken baby and more. Next session: April 13-15^th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., call to enroll today!

Infant Massage: For parents with children under 12 months old. Have fun with your baby while you learn techniques to calm & soothe your child. The nurturing touch stimulates your infant’s brain development while strengthening the parent/child bond. This hands-on class is recommended after your baby arrives. Next session: Tuesday, May 3^rd, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.

Infant/Child CPR: A one-session class for parents of children birth to 8-years-old. Learn and practice techniques for the resuscitation of children, toddlers and infants. A valuable course for everyone! (CPR certification is not provided). Next session: Tuesday, April 12^th, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.

1-2-3 Magic: 4-part class for parents of children 2-6 years old. An effective program teaching a simple and gentle-but-firm approach to managing the behavior of all children. Learn how to discourage negative behaviors and encourage positive behaviors.

Lattes, Love and Logic Workshop: A 4-part class for parents of children 6-12 years old. Easy-to-learn techniques help teach responsibility and character. Immediate, positive effects lower the parents’ stress level.

Active Parenting of Teens: A series of classes for parents with teen. Learn to establish mutual respect & cooperation, decrease power struggles, mold values & help them make positive choices.

Play Group: (Rhythm Kids and Story Time occur on alternating weeks). Rhythm Kids: A joyful movement and music experience for parents and kids under 5 years old. Singing, dancing, para-chute play and loads of active fun!