Relocation Assistance
Everyone in the military moves at one point or another and being adequately prepared for such a big change is essential to the well-being of any military household. Fleet & Family Support can help ease your transition. We offer courses and support as well as brochures, maps, a career center with internet access, and phone directories for the local area. Whether you are settling in or departing from Navy Region Northwest, the following relocation services can help ease the associated stress and make the transition easier for you and your family:
- Online Welcome Aboard Resources
- Base Information Guides
- Hospitality Kits
- Individual or Family Consultations
- Relocation Workshops (Beginning in 2022)
Contact Fleet & Family Support at 425-304-3367 or FFSP2@navy.mil.
For general information and support: www.ffsp.navy.mil or www.militaryonesource.mil.
Personal Property Office
- Inbound Goods - 888-282-5113
- Outbound Goods - 425-304-4018 or 425-304-4015
Welcome Aboard
Moving to a new area can be an exciting, yet confusing, time. Make your move worry-free. Start by visiting the Welcome Aboard section of Navylifepnw.com - your online source for all things Navy Region Northwest.
We've compiled information for you on:
- e-Moving Resources
- Housing
- Child Care & Schools
- Support Resources
- Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Opportunities
- Healthcare
- Employment
- Getting Around
- Emergency Resources
- ...and more!
Base Information Guides
Fleet & Family Support Centers offer Base Information Guides, as well as information and referral services to newly arrived service members and their families upon request.
Hospitality Kits
Fleet & Family Support offers hospitality kits to departing and newly arrived families. Kits include basic kitchen supplies, dishes, cups, and flatware. Optional items include coffee pots, irons, and ironing boards. Come into Fleet & Family Support Center at Smokey Point, today to pick up a kit! Kits are free, available on a first-come, first-served, and are loaned for two-week periods. Extensions may be requested.
Kits are available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, and Fridays until 3 pm.
Call 425-304-3367 for more information.
Military Moves
Proper planning will prevent undue stress for you and your family as you transition to unknown waters. Fleet & Family Support specialists provide one-on-one assistance and group classes, setting realistic expectations while you PCS.
Fleet & Family Support staff can help you navigate the Military Installations, Plan My Move, and Military OneSource websites to better understand the moving process. Specialists will assist with the research of new locations, including cost of living, school information, and crime rates. They will assist in understanding the process of moving, the difference between Household Goods and Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), and more. Fleet & Family Support has all the tools to make your move a smooth sail.
Also offered are the Smooth Move and Overseas Move classes. Smooth Move provides Sailors and their families information on PCS moves, while Overseas Move provides information on the cultural adaptation process issues and other items involved in preparing for relocating, including household goods shipments, pay and allowances, spouse employment, schools, and pets.