JBAB-Pentagon Community Action Team

GATE CLOSURE | Due to routine maintenance, Arnold Gate will be closed 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 until 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
All traffic will be directed to South Gate during this time. Firth Sterling Gate will operate under its normal schedule.

JBAB Gate Closure | The Firth Sterling Gate, the South Gate, and the Joint Visitor Center are closed and will remain closed until further notice due to inclement weather.

It is advised that you use an alternate gate for base entry.

Please continue to monitor this page and our AF Connect App for further updates, road conditions and closures. All of these messages can be found using the Bulletin Feature in our app!

Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated.

Please join us for the GRAND OPENING of the first-ever Food Pantry on JBAB!
Date: Monday, 16 June 2025
Time: 1530
Location: 51 Westover Ave Suite F, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
This isn’t just a pantry – it’s a mission of support built by and for our military community and families.

COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS
Connectedness means people feel a sense of belonging. They feel seen and heard and know others will be there for them. Community connectedness in the Air Force and Space Force enhances protective factors and reduces risk factors against child abuse and neglect by fostering supportive relationships among families, peers, and the wider community. These connections provide emotional support, resources, and a sense of belonging, which helps families manage stress, recognize unhealthy dynamics, and access needed assistance, ultimately promoting a safer and more nurturing environment for children.

IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE:
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Emergency Services: 911 or 202-433-3333

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
202-284-3158 (JBAB)

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING:
202-302-2688 (JBAB)

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE:
https://jbabfss.com/school-liaison/

DEPLOYMENT AND FAMILY READINESS:
https://jbabfss.com/deployment-and-family-readiness/

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)/VOLUNTEER:
https://jbabfss.com/employment-assistance-program-volunteer/

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
11th Wing Prevention Team: [email protected] or 202-284-3580

School Liaison – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) community has a School Liaison (SL) available to assist military families of employees assigned, to or living on, JBAB with issues or questions concerning schools in Washington, DC.

PEER TO PEER CONNECTEDNESS
Connecting with peers, coworkers, and fellow parents is a protective factor that can be amplified with primary prevention efforts. Peer connection provides emotional support, shared experiences, and practical advice; helping parents manage stress, recognize signs of unhealthy dynamics, and access resources, ultimately promoting a safer environment for children.

IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE:
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Emergency Services: 911 or 202-433-3333

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
202-284-3158 (JBAB)

PREVENTING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE)
https://www.cdc.gov/aces/prevention/?CDC_AAref_Val

ACT RAISING SAFE KIDS PROGRAM:
https://www.apa.org/act

NEW MILPARENT SPECIALTY CONSULTATION-MILITARY ONESOURCE:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/new-milparent-consultations/

PARENT SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIPS TOWARDS SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/support-for-safe-healthy-teen-relationships/

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING:
202-302-2688 (JBAB)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
11th Wing Prevention Team: [email protected] or 202-284-3580

Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences This page explains how everyone can help prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

UNIT CONNECTEDNESS
Unit connectedness among Airmen, Guardians, and their families (which are part of the unit) enhances fostering a supportive and cohesive environment. This connectedness provides emotional support, stress management resources, and promotes open communication, helping individuals recognize and address unhealthy dynamics. This collective support ultimately contributes to a safer, more nurturing environment for children. The DAF aims to increase unit cohesion and connectedness, strengthening organizational commitment to our mission and, ultimately, to each other.

IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE:
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Emergency Services: 911 or 202-433-3333

INTEGRATED RESILIENCE WEBSITE:
https://www.resilience.af.mil/Resilience/

COMMANDER’S KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM (CKSP):
https://www.afpc.af.mil/Military-and-Family/Commanders-Key-Support-Program/

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
202-284-3158 (JBAB)

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING:
202-302-2688 (JBAB)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
11th Wing Prevention Team: [email protected] or 202-284-3580

FAMILY CONNECTEDNESS
Connectedness is a key protective factor that can create a protective buffer against risk factors people encounter every day. Successful primary prevention efforts are linked to fostering connectedness – meaningful relationships and interpersonal connections that individuals forge with family, friends, colleagues, and their community. When youth feel connected to their families, they gain the emotional and social tools needed to spot unhealthy relationship dynamics, allowing both individuals and families to grow and thrive.

IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE:
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Emergency Services: 911 or 202-433-3333

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
202-284-3158 (JBAB)

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING:
202-302-2688 (JBAB)

ESSENTIALS FOR PARENTING TODDLERS ANDPRESCHOOLERS:
https://www.cdc.gov/parenting-toddlers/about/index.html

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/new-parent-support-program/

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
11th Wing Prevention Team: [email protected] or 202-284-3580