Travis AFB
Military & Family
Readiness Center
The Air & Space Forces Aid Society (AFAS) serves as the official charity of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, providing dedicated support to Airmen, Guardians, and their families since 1942. Its mission is to strengthen the Air and Space Forces community by offering emergency financial assistance, empowering families through education-focused programs, and enhancing quality of life with proactive, community‑driven initiatives.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Emergencies can cause a financial burden on families when they arise. AFAS provides no-interest loans and grants to help Air & Space Force families meet immediate needs and make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution. Assistance can be provided on a case-by-case basis with situations such as (but not limited to):
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Basic Living Expenses (Food, Rent, Utilities)
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Emergency Travel (See Below)
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Vehicle Expenses
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Funeral Expenses
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Medical/Dental
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Special Needs (Exceptional Family Members Program EFMP)
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Pay/allotment Problems
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Assistance to surviving Dependents
After completing your application, your assigned case worker from Air & Space Force Aid Society will contact you.
For EMERGENCY TRAVEL ASSISTANCE please contact the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Bundles for Babies: Financial planning for expectant parents. Open to all ranks and services, but only Active-Duty Air & Space Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps families may receive an AFAS bundle valued up to $150. Check out our schedule to find a class that will work best for you.
Spouse Employment Program: This program provides entry-level job training to active-duty Air Force spouses with a goal to help them secure immediate, viable employment. Community Readiness Consultants at individual Military & Family Readiness Centers work with local community colleges to tailor training that matches requirements of local employers interested in hiring military spouses. AFAS pays for tuition, instructor fees, and course materials for spouse participants.
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Child Care Programs:
* Child Care for PCS - Helps relieve some of the stress felt by families during a PCS move. AFAS pays for up to 20 hours of childcare per child in certified Family Child Care homes within 60 days of departure and/or 60 days of arrival at a new base. Open to all ranks if childcare is available.
* Give Parents A Break - Offers eligible active-duty Air & Space Force parents a few hours break from the stresses of parenting by provides funding childcare for active-duty Air & Space Force families.
