Mission:

• The Relocation Readiness Program (RAP) assists military-affiliated personnel and their families with the tools needed to ensure a smooth transition from one location to another.

Contact:

• Phone: (301) 677-5590

Location

• 830 Chisholm Drive

Military Homefront:

• Official Department of Defense site for reliable Quality of Life information on military locations
• Click HERE to visit Military Homefront
• Click HERE to see Fort Meade's entry in Military Homefront

Lending Closet:

• Located within the Community Readiness Center (830 Chisholm Ave.)
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday (Closed Federal Holidays)
• Note: The closet does not loan bed linens or furniture. It does have:
  • Kitchen loaner kits (Pots, dishes, glasses, small appliances)
    
  • Folding tables and folding chairs
    
  • Irons and ironing boards
    
  • Hi-chairs, car seats, strollers and portable cribs
    
  • Sleeping mats

Classes:

• The Relocation Readiness Program also offers the following:
  • Counseling & Advocacy
    
  • Awaiting Families Support Program
    
  • Cultural Adaptation Programs for Foreign Born Spouses
    
  • Fort Meade Newcomers’ Orientation
    
  • PCS Orientation (to include overseas orientations)
    
  • Pre-arrival Information MILITARY HOMEFRONT (Click for more)
    
  • Re-entry Workshops for transferees returning from overseas
    
  • Sponsorship Training

Links for Additional Information:

• Fort Meade Newcomers' Information
• Other services available at Fort Meade
• Information about the state of Maryland
• Information on Anne Arundel County
• Housing at Fort Meade
• Moving to Fort Meade? Click HERE for information on housing allowances
• Get more relocation information from the DoD's Military Assistance Program (MAP)