“Welcome to the A B C’s of Military Resources”

1. “Welcome to the A B C’s of Military Resources”

2. “Why am I here?” • Partnering with our civilian counterparts I believe the need to have community agencies informed on military support services will better serve our military community in your community • Learn more about what the military family service centers provide to the service members and their families • This is not a military mandatory regulation, instruction, policy, or directive but a “Do the Right Thing” action

3. Objectives At the completion of this brief you will learn to: • Define today’s “Military Family” • Have a better understanding of the military culture and life style of today • Update on resources available to military service members and their families

4. Boot Camp Breakdown

5. Once arrived at Basic Training • One quick phone call - arrived safely / a postcard stating information • Teaches the critical importance of Discipline, Teamworkand the Foundational Knowledge of their military service. • There may be a lot of yelling, a lot of orders and a lot of chances for screwing up! It is ok, there is no possible way they will be doing anything “right” for the next few weeks. • A state of shock as the finality of their decision to enlist starts to sink in, but then a self-confidence attitude of belonging to the US Military • Drug-testing; Haircuts (Female Navy recruits also); Clothing Issue; $$$

6. Military Family Support Services EMPOWER S families with real life skills and solutions for successful military living. • Marine Corps Community Services • Army Community Services • Navy Fleet & Family Support Center • Airman & Family Readiness Center • Coast Guard Work Life Programs • National Guard Family Readiness • Army Reserve Family Programs

8. Financial Readiness Program • First Termers Financial Plan • www.annualcreditreport.com • Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) 6% cap on loans prior to enlistment. • Financial Emergencies • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) www.nmcrs.org • Army Emergency Relief (AER) www.aerhq.org • Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) www.afas.org • Coast Guard Mutual Assistance www.cgmahq.org • (All Services provide Family Member Scholarships) • American Red Cross (ARC) 877-272-7337 www.redcross.org • Liaison to all Financial Aid Societies • Wellness Messages/Birth announcements • Emergency Messages

9. Relocation

10. Relocation Readiness • www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • www.militaryonesource.mil • Welcome Orientation to new installation • Overseas Relocation • Includes informal classes on culture / language • International Spouses – Information on US Culture & Citizenship • Sponsorship Training • Lending Closet - Inbound/ Outbound

12. New Parent Support Program Ages pre-birth to 5 yrs old The New Parent Support Team is a professional team of nurses and social workers who provide support and education. • Baby Boot Camp • Budget for Baby • Parenting Classes

13. Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC) • MFLC Program, by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, (OSD) is designed to supplement existing Family Programs by providing support and assistance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard & Reserves, military Family Members and civilian personnel. • The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) are licensed clinicians with Masters Degrees and at least five years experience in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical discipline.  • MFLC offers free counseling session(s) with flexible meeting locations and flexible appointment times. • Confidential - No Records Kept *Duty to warn does apply in cases of threat to self, others, and any reportable abuse issues.

14. More Support Services • Marines - Marine and Family Programs • Navy - Fleet & Family Readiness • Army - Army Community Services • Air Force - Airman& Family Readiness Services • Coast Guard – Personnel Services and Support Unit • Religious Activities Services • Military Education Center

15. Family Readiness Support • Marine Corps –Family Readiness Officer (FRO) • Army - Family Readiness Group (FRG) • Navy/Coast Guard - Ombudsmen • Air Force - Key Spouse • Army Reserve - Family Readiness Group (FRG) • National Guard - Family Readiness Group (FRG)

16. Marine & Family Programs • Relocation Assistance • Counseling and Family Advocacy • Substance Abuse Counseling • Exceptional Family Member Program • Children Youth and Teens • New Parent Support • Lifelong Learning • Information and referral • Personal Financial Management • L.I.N.K.S. classes with insight into life in the Corps for spouses, parents and youth, offered online and in person • Unit Family Readiness volunteer training • Spouse Leadership Seminars to develop professional and life skills • Readiness/Deployment/Return and reunion support

17. Army Community ServiceProud to serve those who serve! • Employment Readiness Program • Exceptional Family Member Program • Family Advocacy Program • Information and Referral • Mobilization, Deployment, and Family Readiness Program • New Parent Support Program • Relocation Readiness Program • Victim Advocacy Program • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program • Survivor Outreach Services Thank you for your service

19. Air Force Military & Family Services • Personal Financial Readiness • Relocation Assistance Program • Transition Assistance Program • Personnel & Readiness • Exceptional Family Member Program • School Liaison Officer • Casualty Assistance Officer • Family Advocacy Counselors

20. Support Website Information • All Services - www.militaryonesource.com • All Services - www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Marines - www.usmc-mccs.org • Army - www.myarmyonesource.com • Navy - www.nffsp.org • Air Force - www.afcrossroads.com • Coast Guard- www.uscg.mil/worklife Especially for Parents: • www.marineparents.org • www.goarmyparents.com • www.navy-parents.com • www.afcrossroads.com • www.gocoastguard.com/being-a-guardian/for-parents • www.BlueStarFam.org