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The New York National Guard Family Readiness Process. 12 February 2010. Define Family Readiness Discuss the purpose of Family Readiness Discuss the “Six Step” process for achieving Family Readiness Identify how Family Readiness situations fall into the “Six Step” process. Objectives.
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The New York National Guard Family Readiness Process 12 February 2010
Define Family Readiness Discuss the purpose of Family Readiness Discuss the “Six Step” process for achieving Family Readiness Identify how Family Readiness situations fall into the “Six Step” process Objectives
Family Readiness Is the level of preparedness Families and their Guard Members have in Preparation for the call to State Federal active duty Definition
Program Provides Information Resources Intended Family Outcomes Self Reliance Increased Well Being Self Confidence Knowledge Purpose
Six Steps Reunion & Reintegration Deployment Pre-Deployment Training Welcome Briefing In-Processing
In-Processing • Family Information Data Sheet • Establishes Communication Foundation • Family Readiness Group • Introduction to Full-Time Staff Step One
Welcome Briefing • Allows Interaction with unit family members • Relationship Between Unit/FRG/Family • Unit Mission • Available Programs • Promotes Liaison Between Unit & Family Step Two
Training • Army Family Team Building (AFTB) • Program • Joint Services Support (webpage) • Military One Source (MOS) • Local Family Training Events Step Three
Pre-Deployment • Operation R.E.A.D.Y • Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Events • Tri-Care and Benefits Briefings • Introduction to Network of Providers • Alleviate fear of the unknown Step Four
Deployment • Family Assistance • ID Cards and Defense Enrollment • Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) • Military Medical Benefits (TRICARE) • Legal Information and Referral • Crisis Information and Referral • Community Information and Referral • “Well-Being Checkups” • During Deployment Briefings • Alleviate fear of the unknown Step Five
Reunion & Reintegration • Alleviate fear of the unknown • Address expectations • Review medical, financial and • reemployment rights • Strong Bonds (Marriage Enrichment) • Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program • Re-Introduction to Provider Network • Welcome Home “Freedom Salute” Step Six