Fleet and Family Support Center
Welcome Aboard This link provides an overview of information for the San Diego area
bases. Click Here
The FFSC offers classses and information:
Smooth Move: Free Money!! Find out how to ask the Navy to pay for your
move. Plus, we discuss other money issues and Personal Property procedures.
Preparing for an Overseas Tour: Learn how to deal with culture shock.
How
do you adjust to a new command or foreign country?
It's My Move Too! Designed for children 5-12 years of age. This workshop gives
kids ideas on how to feel a part of the move. Also covers how to make friends or say goodbye to old friends.
SITES (Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service)
SITES is a comprehensive package that covers topics like: housing, local communities, education and
more.
Where to Stay
Call Navy Lodge up to one year in advance, and no later than 60 days prior to your
arrival.
1-800-NAVY-INN
NAS North Island 619-435-0191
Naval Base San Diego 619-234-6142
There are many locations in the San Diego area to stay.
Locating a Place to Live
Other Links:
Personal Property
Adecco
Adecco The Employment People. Contact them today for advice on employment. If you
are relocating, they may be able to help you line up employment before you arrive at your new
location.
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Find a great job
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Enjoy great pay and benefits
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Receive Holiday pay
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World's largest staffing company
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Special program for military spouses
MILSpouse.org
At http://www.milspouse.org/ they specialize in linkling you to employment in your new community. You will find resources
for:
San Diego Chamber of Commerce
MWR Child Development Centers
Be sure to register as soon as you have orders to San Diego. There is usually
a waiting list.
Facility: Child Development
Center, Murphy Canyon
Phone: (619) 556-0031
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Facility:
Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center
Phone:
(619) 532-7977
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Facility: Child Development Center, MCRD
Phone: (619) 524-4430
Hours:
Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Facility: Child
Development Center, MCAS Miramar
Phone: (858) 577-4144
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun
& Hol
Facility: Child Development Center,
SUBASE
Phone: (619) 553-0765
Hours: Mon-Fri; 5:45 am-5:45 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Program: Child Development Home Childcare, San Diego
Phone: (619) 556-7394
Hours:
Mon-Thu; 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri; 7:30 am-4 pm, closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Offers home-based child care on a full-time basis.
Child Development Home Care Providers are qualified professionals operating independent programs in military and civilian
housing.
Program: Child Care Resource and Referral,
San Diego
Phone: (619) 556-8491
Hours: Mon-Thu; 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri; 7:30 am-4 pm, closed Sat, Sun &
Hol
Assists parents in obtaining quality child care by providing complete information and resources regarding military
and civilian providers located throughout San Diego.
Area Schools
The Military
Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is
working to solve the challenge of helping schools and military installations deliver accurate, timely information to meet
transitioning parent and student needs, and in the development and education of children from military families. Our purpose
is to share information in order to develop systems and processes to resolve transition issues for military students.
www.MilitaryChild.org
Military Student
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Transition Issues of the Mobile Military Child: |
- Social and Emotional Needs
- Special Education Needs and Services
- Incompatible Graduation Requirements
- Redundant/Missed Entrance and Exit Testing
- Transfer of Coursework and Grades
- Transfer of Records
- Exclusion from Extra-Curricular Activities
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www.militarystudent.org
Miltary Kids on the Move
You just found out. . . you’re moving to a new place, a new home. So now what are you supposed to do?
How are you supposed to feel? What is it like there? What about my friends?That‘s why MTOM for Kids is here. http://www.dod.mil/mtom/index_k.htm
Military Teens on the Move
This site was designed with you in mind. Maybe you’ve had to relocate a zillion times. Sometimes you’ve lived
in really cool places and other times, well, maybe it wasn’t so cool. We know how difficult and stressful it can be
to have to move, say goodbye to your friends, switch schools, start over and all that. So, grab a soda, get yourself comfortable
and start clicking your way to your new home, your new school and your new life. http://www.dod.mil/mtom/index_t.htm
Traveling with Pets
Pet Kennels
There are numerous kennels in the San Diego area. Here are just a couple:
- Jensen's Kennel 619-479-7074
- Coronado Veterinary Hospital 619-435-6281
California Department of Motor Vehicles
The DMV has several locations in the San Diego Area. It is recommended that you make an appointment to obtain a driver's license or register a vehicle. Check out the website on-line for sample tests, forms,
handbooks and other information you might need. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/
USS Tarawa New Arrival Questions:
Request a command sponsor:
Active Duty? Email your question:
If the ship is in port when you arrive: Please check in with
your command as listed in your orders.
If the ship is out of port: Personnel reporting for duty to a deployed
unit usually do so at the Transient Personnel Unit, or TPU, on Naval Station San Diego at 32nd St. and Harbor Drive . Personnel
can call TPU at 619-556-3182 to check in.
