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2. Overview Profile of the Military Community
Family Deployment Support
Military OneSource
The Severely Injured
Heroes to Hometowns
Success stories
3. Profile of the MilitaryCommunity
4. Family Support/Assistance Centers
Installations & Virtual
Rear Detachment Commands
Unit Family Support & Readiness Groups
Service Relief Societies/Non-profits
Counseling
Military Family Life Consultants, Military OneSource
Web Portals:
Military HomeFront (www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil)
Military OneSource (www.militaryonesource.com)
America Supports You (www.americasupportsyou.mil)
6. Range of Support
Counseling – Need to Talk?
Money Matters – Hot Issue
Tax Filing On Line Federal and State
Children & Youth
Deployment
Spouse Training, Education & Career
Legal Matters What for?
Spouse Training, Education & Careers
Children & Youth
Parenting
Children's Education
Money Matters
Special Needs
Smooth Moves (Relocation)
Lifelong Learning
Trauma, Crisis & Violence
Deployment
Legal Matters
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Abuse
Other Addictions
Elder Care
Military 101
Transition to Civilian Life
Healthy Habits
Shopping and Services
What for?
Spouse Training, Education & Careers
Children & Youth
Parenting
Children's Education
Money Matters
Special Needs
Smooth Moves (Relocation)
Lifelong Learning
Trauma, Crisis & Violence
Deployment
Legal Matters
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Abuse
Other Addictions
Elder Care
Military 101
Transition to Civilian Life
Healthy Habits
Shopping and Services
7. Financial Readiness Campaign“A culture that saves & builds wealth” Create a military culture that values financial competency and responsible behavior
Increase competency in management of personal finance
Protect consumers from unscrupulous sales practices (payday lending)
Enhance mission/deployment readiness
Financial stability is another issue that we see impacting various aspects of family life.
Undoubtedly we find good personal financial behavior can make an enormous difference when coping with other challenges of the military lifestyle.
Financial Readiness (a term coined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness) was chosen as one of the major issues to be defined in the new social compact describing the relationship between the Department of Defense, Service members and their families.
The compact for personal finance envisioned a culture where personal financial readiness is a valued characteristic.
Or said another way, a Service member isn’t ready until he or she is financially ready.
A key factor in this proposed culture change was to also allow Service members to understand making financial mistakes is not a character flaw, but a correctable situation, through education and counseling that can result in positive behavior change.
The focus is on reducing the stress associated with financial problems – because the stress is what is seen impacting family life and mission readiness.
The intention is not necessarily to make everyone a millionaire
It is to ensure they have the abilities to make good financial choices, such as setting aside savings and not living a lifestyle dependent on debt.
It is also to prepare them and protect them from predators, because military families may be doing all the right things and still have financial problems as a result of an unscrupulous deal.
Financial stability is another issue that we see impacting various aspects of family life.
Undoubtedly we find good personal financial behavior can make an enormous difference when coping with other challenges of the military lifestyle.
Financial Readiness (a term coined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness) was chosen as one of the major issues to be defined in the new social compact describing the relationship between the Department of Defense, Service members and their families.
The compact for personal finance envisioned a culture where personal financial readiness is a valued characteristic.
Or said another way, a Service member isn’t ready until he or she is financially ready.
A key factor in this proposed culture change was to also allow Service members to understand making financial mistakes is not a character flaw, but a correctable situation, through education and counseling that can result in positive behavior change.
The focus is on reducing the stress associated with financial problems – because the stress is what is seen impacting family life and mission readiness.
The intention is not necessarily to make everyone a millionaire
It is to ensure they have the abilities to make good financial choices, such as setting aside savings and not living a lifestyle dependent on debt.
It is also to prepare them and protect them from predators, because military families may be doing all the right things and still have financial problems as a result of an unscrupulous deal.
8. Top issues affecting military families for visibility/action at the State level
Care of the Guard and Reserves
In-State Tuition
School Transition & Deployment Support
Payday Lending
Spouse employment
Unemployment Compensation
#2 on the list:
Assistance to Severely Injured Service Members and Families
To illustrate DoD’s commitment to our severely injured, I’d like to share with you what we call the DoD “Top Ten” list - not really anything you’d find on David Letterman, but important nonetheless.
The Top Ten list shown here are those ten key issues and challenges facing military families today that the Department has been working for the last two years on the State level with governors, legislators, and other state entities to both raise awareness and secure support.
The DoD State Liaison Office headed by George Schaefer has been very aggressive in working these issues at National Governors Association conferences and other meetings of state officials.
You can see some of the issues here, and we’ll be happy to provide copies of the entire list to you, but you’ll note that #2 on the list is “Assistance to Severely Injured Service Members and Families”.
The reason for this is that caring for these men and women is not just a DoD issue; there are critical roles to be played by other federal agencies and the states and individual communities that these members return home to. To illustrate DoD’s commitment to our severely injured, I’d like to share with you what we call the DoD “Top Ten” list - not really anything you’d find on David Letterman, but important nonetheless.
The Top Ten list shown here are those ten key issues and challenges facing military families today that the Department has been working for the last two years on the State level with governors, legislators, and other state entities to both raise awareness and secure support.
The DoD State Liaison Office headed by George Schaefer has been very aggressive in working these issues at National Governors Association conferences and other meetings of state officials.
You can see some of the issues here, and we’ll be happy to provide copies of the entire list to you, but you’ll note that #2 on the list is “Assistance to Severely Injured Service Members and Families”.
The reason for this is that caring for these men and women is not just a DoD issue; there are critical roles to be played by other federal agencies and the states and individual communities that these members return home to.
10. Long-term Needs Financial Support
Employment/Education Assistance
Health Care assistance
Service-specific issues
Family support
Child Care
Counseling
Community Support
11. Military Service Support Service programs:
Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)
Marine for Life Injured Support (M4L-IS)
Navy SAFE HARBOR
Air Force Palace HART
Case management approach
Assigned case manager
Tailored assistance/resource coordination
Long-term support (5+ years after discharge)
12. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) Eligibility criteria
30% PEB rating due to single severe injury
AW2-designated Soldiers
All components, all statuses (active, retired, etc)
“Soldier-Family Management Specialist” (SFMS)
Concierge/Advisor/Advocate
Track & Assist
Local & Regional presence
Long Term Support after Military Service
13. Federal support:
Traumatic Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance
Special Pay continuation
Invitational Travel & Non-medical attendant orders
Dept of Veterans Affairs, Dept of Labor, other programs
Non-Governmental Organizations:
14. Continuation of Military Service
Federal government opportunities
www.GoDefense.com
Other Federal benefits:
Veterans Affairs Voc-Rehab Program
Dept of Labor REALifelines Program
Hiring Heroes Job Fairs
The Corporate World Response
www.Military.com/Support
Educational Opportunities
University of Idaho, Grantham University
15. Goal: Facilitate successful community reintegration
Restore highest functioning quality of life
Assist in meeting long-term needs
Educate the community; ease transition home for all
The Role of the “Local Champion”
Charter “State” Collaboration/Partners
American Legion Memorandum of Understanding
National Guard Bureau
National Association State Directors of VA
Long-term support
Recovery, rehabilitation, reintegration
16. Heroes to HometownsCommunity Role Welcome Home severely injured Service Members and families
Work with Local, State and National organizations to match potential needs with resources:
Organize a welcome home celebration
Help secure temporary and/or permanent housing
Assist in adapting a home or vehicle
Find jobs and educational opportunities
Create a carpool for hospital visits
Help work through government bureaucracy
Create community pride by providing community, spiritual, and family support The community’s role will be to match potential needs with potential donors or resources.
The intent is not to absolve the government of its responsibilities. The goal is to make sure they are first afforded all the DoD, VA, DOL, HUD entitlements.
Then help meet the needs that are over and above the entitlements.
Some examples of these needs are the ones listed. Some families may only need a little help, some may need it all. The community’s role will be to match potential needs with potential donors or resources.
The intent is not to absolve the government of its responsibilities. The goal is to make sure they are first afforded all the DoD, VA, DOL, HUD entitlements.
Then help meet the needs that are over and above the entitlements.
Some examples of these needs are the ones listed. Some families may only need a little help, some may need it all.
17. Heroes to HometownsNetwork
18. Sentinels of Freedom
San Ramon, CA
Still Serving Veterans
Huntsville, AL
GWOT local NGO
Escambia County, FL
Elverson, PA
19. Connect service member to H2H network
Be a local champion
Serve on a local H2H committee
Employment:
Network with VA, DoL, State for available opportunities
Network with corporate America
Notify/coordinate with H2H committee
Remember the families
Be an advocate
22. Questions?