- The Family Assistance Network -
The California National Guard established a Family Assistance Network as a resource to Guard and other military families - especially those involved in current deployments.  They have developed rosters of civilian, government, and military agencies that can help families dealing with issues that have surfaced because of active duty. 

To find someone who can help near you, download our Organizational Chart

To locate the FAN specialist in your area, download our California FAN Counties Map

- We Care Meetings -
The FAN also hosts once a month “We Care” meetings.  These meetings, which are open to all branches of the service, give service members and their families, friends and employers the opportunity to establish a local social support group as well as keep up to date on military news and benefits.  Participants get the chance to receive the advice and support of people who know what they’re going through. 

Click here to find a meeting near you!

 - Joint Family Support Assistance Program -
The new Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) provides extensive support to servicemen and women and their families throughout the tough times of military life, including deployment, mobilization, reintegration and the resulting issues that affect members and their families

- For more information on the services that JFSAP can provide, click here:
http://www.guardfamily.org/Public/FileDownLoad.aspx?rid=2928

- To request JFSAP services, please scroll down to the Request Forms section and fill out the Appendix A.

- The Adjutant General's Letter of Intent on Family Readiness -
Read MG Wade's intent letter on Family Readiness.  (click here)

REQUEST FORMS:

Customized Support Available: If you would like to check out the wide variety of briefings, training, workshops, and resources that are available to your staff, service members, & families, click on the links below to see what is available. Save these forms to your desktop so that we are there when you need us!

- Appendix A -
Per CA ARNG Pam 608-24. Rear Detachments and Senior Commands can request assistance from Family Assistance Network Coordinators to conduct pre-deployment, deployment and redeployment briefings, town halls and other activities by completing and forwarding "Appendix A" to the Operation Ready Families Office at Joint Forces Headquarters.

Click here to access the form (fillable pdf): 
CA ARNG Pam 608-24 - Appendix A  

 - Family Readiness Group (FRG) Assistants Request Form -
The Family Readiness Group (FRG) Assistants work with FRGs, volunteers, rear detachments and military points of contact of deployed units. Their primary focus is to provide training and hands-on help/troubleshooting for establishing and maintaining an effective Family Readiness system within units and commands.

Click here to access the form (fillable pdf):
http://www.guardfamily.org/Public/FileDownLoad.aspx?rid=2465

RESOURCES:

- California National Guard Family Readiness Handbook -

Updated September 2010 Edition!

This book is a "one-stop" resource guide for families and other loved ones of our soldiers and airmen. In it, you will find a wealth of information on many topics that are essential to a successful deployment.  Click to download: 

CNG Family Readiness Handbook

-Upcoming Training and Activities-

http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=Readyfamilies&fm=1

Marriage Enrichment Seminar:

http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=Readyfamilies&fm=2

Deployment Webinar Series:

http://www.guardfamily.org/Public/FileDownLoad.aspx?rid=7396

Be sure to sign up for an account on http://www.jointservicessupport.org to get all the latest information on upcoming training and activities.