ABOUT US:
- Our Mission -
Who we are and what we do. (click here)
- The Family Assistance Network -
The California National Guard Family Assistance Network is a resource to Guard and other military families - especially those involved in current deployments. We have developed rosters of civilian, government, and military agencies that help families dealing with issues that have surfaced because of active duty. Please click the following links for more information or call 1-800-449-9662 for immediate assistance!
To locate a FAN specialist, Child & Youth specialist, Family Readiness Assistance, or an Airman & Family Readiness Program manager: download our California Counties Map
- We Care Meetings
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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 We Care 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
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 -
Stay tuned for BG Kight's intent letter on Family Readiness coming soon!
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):
Family Readiness Assistants Request Form
RESOURCES:
- California National Guard Family Readiness Handbook -
This book is a "one-stop" resource guide for families and loved ones of our soldiers and airmen. In it, you will find a wealth of information on many topics that are essential to successful deployments (as well as homecomings) such as:
Military Pay and Allowances
Emergency Financial Assistance / Military Aid Societies
Legal Assistance
Medical / Dental Benefits for for Family Members
MWR Benefits on Military Installations
Family Readiness Groups, Family Readiness Assistants, Family Readiness Support Assistants
California National Guard Child & Youth Programs
... and MUCH more!
Click here to download our: CNG Family Readiness Handbook Updated September 2010
-Upcoming Training and Activities-
Family Readiness Course / Volunteer Only Course / PICK Program:
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
Be sure to sign up for an account on http://www.jointservicessupport.org to get all the latest information on upcoming training and activities.
-Benevolence Listing-
To receive information on benevolence opportunities, please join http://www.jointservicessupport.org and you will automatically receive emails on offers and opportunities. For benevolence opportunities specifically in your area, please contact your local FAN representative.