Relocation Readiness Program
Arriving or leaving Hawaii? The staff at the ACS Hawaii Ohana (family) is ready to assist you with information and resources that will ease your move. Classes and orientations are provided to support the relocation process. Resources and support include – Newcomer Orientation, Relocation Counseling, online information tools to help plan your move (Military HOMEFRONT) and 24/7 services available from Military OneSource  for military installations worldwide, Computerized Trip Planning, Moving Overseas, Welcome Packets, Cultural Adaptation, Sponsorship and Levy Briefings.

To request a welcome packet, Click Here. Please include your name, complete address and scheduled departure date.

Lending Closet
A lending closet is located in ACS at Schofield Barracks, Bldg. 2091, Kolekole Avenue, has basic housekeeping items to be loaned on a temporary basis during your PCS move. Items such as pots and pans, dishes, flatware, and more can be found at the lending closet. For personnel assigned to Fort Shafter and Tripler Army Medical Center a small lending closet is located in our Outreach Center at Fort Shafter, Bldg S330, Montgomery Avenue.

Multicultural Services
Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) Assistance - Provided FREE to family members, active duty, eligible reservists, and retirees. It offers information on INS policies, procedures and forms. The Relocation Readiness Program works with the Honolulu INS District Office to assist clients in effectively using services available to resolve INS issues.


English as a Second Language - Classes are offered to international spouses and active duty military who want to increase their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes are appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels with individualized group instruction.

Citizenship 101 – Classes are offered to family members, active duty and retirees who want to study and prepare for their US citizenship examination and for those who just want to learn about US history and government.

Waiting Families
Join the Waiting Spouses Support Group designed to assist and support families that are not able to PCS with their soldier, due to an unaccompanied tour for a year or more. Family members are provided with local information and services specific to their needs. Family members also receive a monthly ACS calendar that will keep them “in the loop” with regard to all of the activities, service and programs available to them on the installation.

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