family matters august 2013
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Welcome to this issue of family Matters In this Issue we have: Back to School Events Child and Youth Programs Camp Highlights More about the Education and Employment Program Family Member Satisfaction Survey Babysitter Training and MoreTRANSCRIPT
Family Matters
Y O U R U L T I M A T E S O U R C E
NCNG Family Programs August 2013
Back To School Events Coming SoonTax Free Weekend
ON THE COVER Image by Eli KeckCourtesy of Mrs Kathryn Jarvis NCNG Family Programs
Content
05 LetsCreateGreatOpportunitiesOut of work Guard Servicemembers in North Carolina now have a helping
hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard
Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
06 FromthisMomentOn2013 Strong Bonds Events at the Beach Or Mountains
07 TricareProgramforMoreMembers
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism
services available to retirees and other non-active duty family members with
the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program There
are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to
active-duty family members
10 BabysittersBackPackTrainingGet the training to market Baby Sitting Services
12 NorthCarolinaNationalGuardYouthat4-HCampA leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony
Hudgins Jr found himself The son of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood
atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity
was a trapeze just out of reach
15 YouHoldtheKeyWhat are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
18 FreeFunForEveryonePeaks Community and Family Celebration
You hold the Key
About Family MattersFamily Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and
services available If you would like to contribute to future issues or if you have suggestions and com-ments please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department person-
nel Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom E-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at wwwncngbarmymil
References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products processes services or the use of any trade firm or corporation name does not constitute endorsement recommendation or favoring by
NCNG Family Programs
NC National Guard and Families
first line of Defense
Call the Behavioral Health
at
1-855-322-3848
Hi Everyone
This Summer is flying by Again our Family Program staff has partnered with several organizations across the State to host Back to School events in every Re-gion We know that preparing your chil-dren for their return to school is expen-sive so we hope this helps
Across the state we are hosting Back to School events which cover almost every regions Please see page 9 for the list of events
To help wrap up on summer the Chaplains have decided to host two (2) simultaneous Marriage Enrichment events one
(1) at the Beach and one (1) in the Mountains
You will notice that some things have changed due to budget constraints we have down-sized the of Family Assistance Centers and shifted
some FAC locations (see page 17) and we have the new Education and Employment Office to assist with educational benefits and to help with finding jobs See page 5 for more information
We are all working hard to meet your needs If there is something that we have forgotten to add or you would like to see please let us know at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom
SincerelyDiane Coffill
FAMILY MATTERSAugust 2013
Diane Coff i l l
S tate Fami ly Program Director
diane l coff i l l c ivmai l mi l
(919) 664-6324
MSG Ramona Scott
Fami ly Programs Specia l is t
ramonakscott mi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 47005
SGT Tammy Fowler
Fami ly Programs Assistant
tammy l fowlermi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 46876
Lana Greer
State FAC Coordinator
lanamgreerct rmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11667
Terry Henderson
Airman amp Fami ly Readiness Program Mgr
terryhendersonangaf mi l
(704) 398-4949
Al ice Dean
Lead Chi ld amp Youth Coordinator
a l icec deanctrmai l mi l
(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
Angelena Dockery
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
sal l ie a dockeryct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9570
Kathryn Jarv is
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
kathryna jarv is ct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9571
Judy Richardson
Senior FRSA
judi th r r ichardsonctrmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11346
MESSAGE FROM The Director
4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Lets Create
G rea t Opportunities
NC National Guard Opens New Job and Education Centerby Army Sgt Mary Junell 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
RALEIGH ndash Out of work Guard service members in North Carolina now have a helping hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
The center which started in June has eight full-time em-ployees dedicated to teaching service members and their families how to get the most out of their education benefits and also help connect them with potential employers
Army Capt Sara Day deputy director of the Education and Employment Center has high hopes for the new operation
ldquoOur goal for this office is to be a one-stop-shop to successfully further our Guardsmen and womenrsquos careersrdquo Day said ldquoWhether that be finding them a job now so they can feed their family or assisting them in obtaining their education benefits so they can further their careerrdquo
Case managers in the center
network with local businesses to
find job openings help service
members with their resumes
prep them for interviews and
teach them how to translate
their military skills into lan-
guage civilian employers will
understand
ldquoWe have to learn how to
bring an infantryman in
here who thinks all he did was kick down doors
and teach him that his skills as a team leader or
platoon sergeant translates to management in
the civilian worldrdquo Day said ldquoWe teach soldiers
what language to use when talking about their
skills to future employersrdquo
The soldiers working in the center treat finding
jobs and helping facilitate interviews as little
victories
ldquoSgt 1st Class James Hartley with the Recruit-
ing and Retention Battalion sent information
from a contact at Samrsquos Club to the Employment
and Education Centerrdquo said Sgt Eric Burgos
a case manager who works in the Employment
and Education Center ldquoI called and spoke with
the membership manager and discussed the
needs and expectations of potential candidates
we could provide Samrsquos Club She went as far as
to give me her personal cell phone number and
asked that I contact her immediately when a NC
National Guard soldier applies with Samrsquos Club
That speaks volumes on how military friendly
she is as well as Samrsquos Club as an organizationrdquo
Burgos shared a moment of success by high-
fiving Day after getting off the phone with the
potential employer He said he feels thankful to
be able to provide service members who desper-
ately need it to find work by linking them up
with these military-friendly employers
ldquoIt is a great feeling to know that companies are
out there that are truly military friendly and
donrsquot just use that term as a marketing toolrdquo
said Burgos
Day said helping out fellow soldiers makes the
job more fulfilling
ldquoIt always feels good to help out an-
other personrdquo Day said ldquoBut when
it is a soldier it is like helping out a
member of your family We care about
each other in the NC National Guard
we are a familyrdquo
Day said it is important that service
members know they have someone to
talk to without feeling embarrassed
about their situation and that most of
the case managers understand what they
are going through
ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I was one week away
from not being able to make my mortgage pay-
ment before I got this jobrdquo Day said ldquoI want
soldiers to know that anyone and everyone
regardless of what rank they are go through the
same struggles They are not failures and they
are not alone I felt alone and it would have
helped greatly to know that this center exists I
remember feeling like I wanted anyone to throw
me a lifeline when I thought I was not going to
find a job I hope that we are that lifeline for the
soldierrdquo
The NC National Guard Employment and Edu-
cation Center can be reached at (919) 664-6463
[or toll-free at (800)621-4136 Extension 46463]
and is open Monday through Friday
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 5
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
wwwncngbarmymilSSFPPagesSBaspx
FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
bull bull
bull bull bull bull
bull bull
The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
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cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
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1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Tutorcom Mobile
Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
wwwtutorcommobile
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
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Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
ON THE COVER Image by Eli KeckCourtesy of Mrs Kathryn Jarvis NCNG Family Programs
Content
05 LetsCreateGreatOpportunitiesOut of work Guard Servicemembers in North Carolina now have a helping
hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard
Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
06 FromthisMomentOn2013 Strong Bonds Events at the Beach Or Mountains
07 TricareProgramforMoreMembers
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism
services available to retirees and other non-active duty family members with
the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program There
are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to
active-duty family members
10 BabysittersBackPackTrainingGet the training to market Baby Sitting Services
12 NorthCarolinaNationalGuardYouthat4-HCampA leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony
Hudgins Jr found himself The son of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood
atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity
was a trapeze just out of reach
15 YouHoldtheKeyWhat are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
18 FreeFunForEveryonePeaks Community and Family Celebration
You hold the Key
About Family MattersFamily Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and
services available If you would like to contribute to future issues or if you have suggestions and com-ments please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department person-
nel Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom E-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at wwwncngbarmymil
References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products processes services or the use of any trade firm or corporation name does not constitute endorsement recommendation or favoring by
NCNG Family Programs
NC National Guard and Families
first line of Defense
Call the Behavioral Health
at
1-855-322-3848
Hi Everyone
This Summer is flying by Again our Family Program staff has partnered with several organizations across the State to host Back to School events in every Re-gion We know that preparing your chil-dren for their return to school is expen-sive so we hope this helps
Across the state we are hosting Back to School events which cover almost every regions Please see page 9 for the list of events
To help wrap up on summer the Chaplains have decided to host two (2) simultaneous Marriage Enrichment events one
(1) at the Beach and one (1) in the Mountains
You will notice that some things have changed due to budget constraints we have down-sized the of Family Assistance Centers and shifted
some FAC locations (see page 17) and we have the new Education and Employment Office to assist with educational benefits and to help with finding jobs See page 5 for more information
We are all working hard to meet your needs If there is something that we have forgotten to add or you would like to see please let us know at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom
SincerelyDiane Coffill
FAMILY MATTERSAugust 2013
Diane Coff i l l
S tate Fami ly Program Director
diane l coff i l l c ivmai l mi l
(919) 664-6324
MSG Ramona Scott
Fami ly Programs Specia l is t
ramonakscott mi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 47005
SGT Tammy Fowler
Fami ly Programs Assistant
tammy l fowlermi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 46876
Lana Greer
State FAC Coordinator
lanamgreerct rmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11667
Terry Henderson
Airman amp Fami ly Readiness Program Mgr
terryhendersonangaf mi l
(704) 398-4949
Al ice Dean
Lead Chi ld amp Youth Coordinator
a l icec deanctrmai l mi l
(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
Angelena Dockery
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
sal l ie a dockeryct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9570
Kathryn Jarv is
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
kathryna jarv is ct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9571
Judy Richardson
Senior FRSA
judi th r r ichardsonctrmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11346
MESSAGE FROM The Director
4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Lets Create
G rea t Opportunities
NC National Guard Opens New Job and Education Centerby Army Sgt Mary Junell 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
RALEIGH ndash Out of work Guard service members in North Carolina now have a helping hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
The center which started in June has eight full-time em-ployees dedicated to teaching service members and their families how to get the most out of their education benefits and also help connect them with potential employers
Army Capt Sara Day deputy director of the Education and Employment Center has high hopes for the new operation
ldquoOur goal for this office is to be a one-stop-shop to successfully further our Guardsmen and womenrsquos careersrdquo Day said ldquoWhether that be finding them a job now so they can feed their family or assisting them in obtaining their education benefits so they can further their careerrdquo
Case managers in the center
network with local businesses to
find job openings help service
members with their resumes
prep them for interviews and
teach them how to translate
their military skills into lan-
guage civilian employers will
understand
ldquoWe have to learn how to
bring an infantryman in
here who thinks all he did was kick down doors
and teach him that his skills as a team leader or
platoon sergeant translates to management in
the civilian worldrdquo Day said ldquoWe teach soldiers
what language to use when talking about their
skills to future employersrdquo
The soldiers working in the center treat finding
jobs and helping facilitate interviews as little
victories
ldquoSgt 1st Class James Hartley with the Recruit-
ing and Retention Battalion sent information
from a contact at Samrsquos Club to the Employment
and Education Centerrdquo said Sgt Eric Burgos
a case manager who works in the Employment
and Education Center ldquoI called and spoke with
the membership manager and discussed the
needs and expectations of potential candidates
we could provide Samrsquos Club She went as far as
to give me her personal cell phone number and
asked that I contact her immediately when a NC
National Guard soldier applies with Samrsquos Club
That speaks volumes on how military friendly
she is as well as Samrsquos Club as an organizationrdquo
Burgos shared a moment of success by high-
fiving Day after getting off the phone with the
potential employer He said he feels thankful to
be able to provide service members who desper-
ately need it to find work by linking them up
with these military-friendly employers
ldquoIt is a great feeling to know that companies are
out there that are truly military friendly and
donrsquot just use that term as a marketing toolrdquo
said Burgos
Day said helping out fellow soldiers makes the
job more fulfilling
ldquoIt always feels good to help out an-
other personrdquo Day said ldquoBut when
it is a soldier it is like helping out a
member of your family We care about
each other in the NC National Guard
we are a familyrdquo
Day said it is important that service
members know they have someone to
talk to without feeling embarrassed
about their situation and that most of
the case managers understand what they
are going through
ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I was one week away
from not being able to make my mortgage pay-
ment before I got this jobrdquo Day said ldquoI want
soldiers to know that anyone and everyone
regardless of what rank they are go through the
same struggles They are not failures and they
are not alone I felt alone and it would have
helped greatly to know that this center exists I
remember feeling like I wanted anyone to throw
me a lifeline when I thought I was not going to
find a job I hope that we are that lifeline for the
soldierrdquo
The NC National Guard Employment and Edu-
cation Center can be reached at (919) 664-6463
[or toll-free at (800)621-4136 Extension 46463]
and is open Monday through Friday
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 5
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
wwwncngbarmymilSSFPPagesSBaspx
FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
bull bull
bull bull bull bull
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The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
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cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
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1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Tutorcom Mobile
Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
05 LetsCreateGreatOpportunitiesOut of work Guard Servicemembers in North Carolina now have a helping
hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard
Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
06 FromthisMomentOn2013 Strong Bonds Events at the Beach Or Mountains
07 TricareProgramforMoreMembers
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism
services available to retirees and other non-active duty family members with
the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program There
are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to
active-duty family members
10 BabysittersBackPackTrainingGet the training to market Baby Sitting Services
12 NorthCarolinaNationalGuardYouthat4-HCampA leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony
Hudgins Jr found himself The son of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood
atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity
was a trapeze just out of reach
15 YouHoldtheKeyWhat are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
18 FreeFunForEveryonePeaks Community and Family Celebration
You hold the Key
About Family MattersFamily Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and
services available If you would like to contribute to future issues or if you have suggestions and com-ments please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department person-
nel Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom E-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at wwwncngbarmymil
References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products processes services or the use of any trade firm or corporation name does not constitute endorsement recommendation or favoring by
NCNG Family Programs
NC National Guard and Families
first line of Defense
Call the Behavioral Health
at
1-855-322-3848
Hi Everyone
This Summer is flying by Again our Family Program staff has partnered with several organizations across the State to host Back to School events in every Re-gion We know that preparing your chil-dren for their return to school is expen-sive so we hope this helps
Across the state we are hosting Back to School events which cover almost every regions Please see page 9 for the list of events
To help wrap up on summer the Chaplains have decided to host two (2) simultaneous Marriage Enrichment events one
(1) at the Beach and one (1) in the Mountains
You will notice that some things have changed due to budget constraints we have down-sized the of Family Assistance Centers and shifted
some FAC locations (see page 17) and we have the new Education and Employment Office to assist with educational benefits and to help with finding jobs See page 5 for more information
We are all working hard to meet your needs If there is something that we have forgotten to add or you would like to see please let us know at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom
SincerelyDiane Coffill
FAMILY MATTERSAugust 2013
Diane Coff i l l
S tate Fami ly Program Director
diane l coff i l l c ivmai l mi l
(919) 664-6324
MSG Ramona Scott
Fami ly Programs Specia l is t
ramonakscott mi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 47005
SGT Tammy Fowler
Fami ly Programs Assistant
tammy l fowlermi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 46876
Lana Greer
State FAC Coordinator
lanamgreerct rmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11667
Terry Henderson
Airman amp Fami ly Readiness Program Mgr
terryhendersonangaf mi l
(704) 398-4949
Al ice Dean
Lead Chi ld amp Youth Coordinator
a l icec deanctrmai l mi l
(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
Angelena Dockery
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
sal l ie a dockeryct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9570
Kathryn Jarv is
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
kathryna jarv is ct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9571
Judy Richardson
Senior FRSA
judi th r r ichardsonctrmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11346
MESSAGE FROM The Director
4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Lets Create
G rea t Opportunities
NC National Guard Opens New Job and Education Centerby Army Sgt Mary Junell 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
RALEIGH ndash Out of work Guard service members in North Carolina now have a helping hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
The center which started in June has eight full-time em-ployees dedicated to teaching service members and their families how to get the most out of their education benefits and also help connect them with potential employers
Army Capt Sara Day deputy director of the Education and Employment Center has high hopes for the new operation
ldquoOur goal for this office is to be a one-stop-shop to successfully further our Guardsmen and womenrsquos careersrdquo Day said ldquoWhether that be finding them a job now so they can feed their family or assisting them in obtaining their education benefits so they can further their careerrdquo
Case managers in the center
network with local businesses to
find job openings help service
members with their resumes
prep them for interviews and
teach them how to translate
their military skills into lan-
guage civilian employers will
understand
ldquoWe have to learn how to
bring an infantryman in
here who thinks all he did was kick down doors
and teach him that his skills as a team leader or
platoon sergeant translates to management in
the civilian worldrdquo Day said ldquoWe teach soldiers
what language to use when talking about their
skills to future employersrdquo
The soldiers working in the center treat finding
jobs and helping facilitate interviews as little
victories
ldquoSgt 1st Class James Hartley with the Recruit-
ing and Retention Battalion sent information
from a contact at Samrsquos Club to the Employment
and Education Centerrdquo said Sgt Eric Burgos
a case manager who works in the Employment
and Education Center ldquoI called and spoke with
the membership manager and discussed the
needs and expectations of potential candidates
we could provide Samrsquos Club She went as far as
to give me her personal cell phone number and
asked that I contact her immediately when a NC
National Guard soldier applies with Samrsquos Club
That speaks volumes on how military friendly
she is as well as Samrsquos Club as an organizationrdquo
Burgos shared a moment of success by high-
fiving Day after getting off the phone with the
potential employer He said he feels thankful to
be able to provide service members who desper-
ately need it to find work by linking them up
with these military-friendly employers
ldquoIt is a great feeling to know that companies are
out there that are truly military friendly and
donrsquot just use that term as a marketing toolrdquo
said Burgos
Day said helping out fellow soldiers makes the
job more fulfilling
ldquoIt always feels good to help out an-
other personrdquo Day said ldquoBut when
it is a soldier it is like helping out a
member of your family We care about
each other in the NC National Guard
we are a familyrdquo
Day said it is important that service
members know they have someone to
talk to without feeling embarrassed
about their situation and that most of
the case managers understand what they
are going through
ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I was one week away
from not being able to make my mortgage pay-
ment before I got this jobrdquo Day said ldquoI want
soldiers to know that anyone and everyone
regardless of what rank they are go through the
same struggles They are not failures and they
are not alone I felt alone and it would have
helped greatly to know that this center exists I
remember feeling like I wanted anyone to throw
me a lifeline when I thought I was not going to
find a job I hope that we are that lifeline for the
soldierrdquo
The NC National Guard Employment and Edu-
cation Center can be reached at (919) 664-6463
[or toll-free at (800)621-4136 Extension 46463]
and is open Monday through Friday
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 5
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
wwwncngbarmymilSSFPPagesSBaspx
FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
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bull bull bull bull
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The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
promotionhomebff86f3cc9c6c6d
cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
mefrom=MIL
1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Tutorcom Mobile
Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
About Family MattersFamily Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and
services available If you would like to contribute to future issues or if you have suggestions and com-ments please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department person-
nel Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom E-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at wwwncngbarmymil
References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products processes services or the use of any trade firm or corporation name does not constitute endorsement recommendation or favoring by
NCNG Family Programs
NC National Guard and Families
first line of Defense
Call the Behavioral Health
at
1-855-322-3848
Hi Everyone
This Summer is flying by Again our Family Program staff has partnered with several organizations across the State to host Back to School events in every Re-gion We know that preparing your chil-dren for their return to school is expen-sive so we hope this helps
Across the state we are hosting Back to School events which cover almost every regions Please see page 9 for the list of events
To help wrap up on summer the Chaplains have decided to host two (2) simultaneous Marriage Enrichment events one
(1) at the Beach and one (1) in the Mountains
You will notice that some things have changed due to budget constraints we have down-sized the of Family Assistance Centers and shifted
some FAC locations (see page 17) and we have the new Education and Employment Office to assist with educational benefits and to help with finding jobs See page 5 for more information
We are all working hard to meet your needs If there is something that we have forgotten to add or you would like to see please let us know at ncngfamilyprogramsgmailcom
SincerelyDiane Coffill
FAMILY MATTERSAugust 2013
Diane Coff i l l
S tate Fami ly Program Director
diane l coff i l l c ivmai l mi l
(919) 664-6324
MSG Ramona Scott
Fami ly Programs Specia l is t
ramonakscott mi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 47005
SGT Tammy Fowler
Fami ly Programs Assistant
tammy l fowlermi lmai l mi l
(919) 664-6000 Ext 46876
Lana Greer
State FAC Coordinator
lanamgreerct rmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11667
Terry Henderson
Airman amp Fami ly Readiness Program Mgr
terryhendersonangaf mi l
(704) 398-4949
Al ice Dean
Lead Chi ld amp Youth Coordinator
a l icec deanctrmai l mi l
(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
Angelena Dockery
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
sal l ie a dockeryct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9570
Kathryn Jarv is
Market ing amp Communicat ions Manager
kathryna jarv is ct rmai l mi l
(919) 485-9571
Judy Richardson
Senior FRSA
judi th r r ichardsonctrmai l mi l
(800) 621-4136 Ext 11346
MESSAGE FROM The Director
4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Lets Create
G rea t Opportunities
NC National Guard Opens New Job and Education Centerby Army Sgt Mary Junell 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
RALEIGH ndash Out of work Guard service members in North Carolina now have a helping hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
The center which started in June has eight full-time em-ployees dedicated to teaching service members and their families how to get the most out of their education benefits and also help connect them with potential employers
Army Capt Sara Day deputy director of the Education and Employment Center has high hopes for the new operation
ldquoOur goal for this office is to be a one-stop-shop to successfully further our Guardsmen and womenrsquos careersrdquo Day said ldquoWhether that be finding them a job now so they can feed their family or assisting them in obtaining their education benefits so they can further their careerrdquo
Case managers in the center
network with local businesses to
find job openings help service
members with their resumes
prep them for interviews and
teach them how to translate
their military skills into lan-
guage civilian employers will
understand
ldquoWe have to learn how to
bring an infantryman in
here who thinks all he did was kick down doors
and teach him that his skills as a team leader or
platoon sergeant translates to management in
the civilian worldrdquo Day said ldquoWe teach soldiers
what language to use when talking about their
skills to future employersrdquo
The soldiers working in the center treat finding
jobs and helping facilitate interviews as little
victories
ldquoSgt 1st Class James Hartley with the Recruit-
ing and Retention Battalion sent information
from a contact at Samrsquos Club to the Employment
and Education Centerrdquo said Sgt Eric Burgos
a case manager who works in the Employment
and Education Center ldquoI called and spoke with
the membership manager and discussed the
needs and expectations of potential candidates
we could provide Samrsquos Club She went as far as
to give me her personal cell phone number and
asked that I contact her immediately when a NC
National Guard soldier applies with Samrsquos Club
That speaks volumes on how military friendly
she is as well as Samrsquos Club as an organizationrdquo
Burgos shared a moment of success by high-
fiving Day after getting off the phone with the
potential employer He said he feels thankful to
be able to provide service members who desper-
ately need it to find work by linking them up
with these military-friendly employers
ldquoIt is a great feeling to know that companies are
out there that are truly military friendly and
donrsquot just use that term as a marketing toolrdquo
said Burgos
Day said helping out fellow soldiers makes the
job more fulfilling
ldquoIt always feels good to help out an-
other personrdquo Day said ldquoBut when
it is a soldier it is like helping out a
member of your family We care about
each other in the NC National Guard
we are a familyrdquo
Day said it is important that service
members know they have someone to
talk to without feeling embarrassed
about their situation and that most of
the case managers understand what they
are going through
ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I was one week away
from not being able to make my mortgage pay-
ment before I got this jobrdquo Day said ldquoI want
soldiers to know that anyone and everyone
regardless of what rank they are go through the
same struggles They are not failures and they
are not alone I felt alone and it would have
helped greatly to know that this center exists I
remember feeling like I wanted anyone to throw
me a lifeline when I thought I was not going to
find a job I hope that we are that lifeline for the
soldierrdquo
The NC National Guard Employment and Edu-
cation Center can be reached at (919) 664-6463
[or toll-free at (800)621-4136 Extension 46463]
and is open Monday through Friday
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 5
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
wwwncngbarmymilSSFPPagesSBaspx
FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
bull bull
bull bull bull bull
bull bull
The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
promotionhomebff86f3cc9c6c6d
cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
mefrom=MIL
1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Tutorcom Mobile
Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
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10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Lets Create
G rea t Opportunities
NC National Guard Opens New Job and Education Centerby Army Sgt Mary Junell 382nd Public Affairs Detachment
RALEIGH ndash Out of work Guard service members in North Carolina now have a helping hand in finding a job thanks to the recently opened NC National Guard Education and Employment Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh
The center which started in June has eight full-time em-ployees dedicated to teaching service members and their families how to get the most out of their education benefits and also help connect them with potential employers
Army Capt Sara Day deputy director of the Education and Employment Center has high hopes for the new operation
ldquoOur goal for this office is to be a one-stop-shop to successfully further our Guardsmen and womenrsquos careersrdquo Day said ldquoWhether that be finding them a job now so they can feed their family or assisting them in obtaining their education benefits so they can further their careerrdquo
Case managers in the center
network with local businesses to
find job openings help service
members with their resumes
prep them for interviews and
teach them how to translate
their military skills into lan-
guage civilian employers will
understand
ldquoWe have to learn how to
bring an infantryman in
here who thinks all he did was kick down doors
and teach him that his skills as a team leader or
platoon sergeant translates to management in
the civilian worldrdquo Day said ldquoWe teach soldiers
what language to use when talking about their
skills to future employersrdquo
The soldiers working in the center treat finding
jobs and helping facilitate interviews as little
victories
ldquoSgt 1st Class James Hartley with the Recruit-
ing and Retention Battalion sent information
from a contact at Samrsquos Club to the Employment
and Education Centerrdquo said Sgt Eric Burgos
a case manager who works in the Employment
and Education Center ldquoI called and spoke with
the membership manager and discussed the
needs and expectations of potential candidates
we could provide Samrsquos Club She went as far as
to give me her personal cell phone number and
asked that I contact her immediately when a NC
National Guard soldier applies with Samrsquos Club
That speaks volumes on how military friendly
she is as well as Samrsquos Club as an organizationrdquo
Burgos shared a moment of success by high-
fiving Day after getting off the phone with the
potential employer He said he feels thankful to
be able to provide service members who desper-
ately need it to find work by linking them up
with these military-friendly employers
ldquoIt is a great feeling to know that companies are
out there that are truly military friendly and
donrsquot just use that term as a marketing toolrdquo
said Burgos
Day said helping out fellow soldiers makes the
job more fulfilling
ldquoIt always feels good to help out an-
other personrdquo Day said ldquoBut when
it is a soldier it is like helping out a
member of your family We care about
each other in the NC National Guard
we are a familyrdquo
Day said it is important that service
members know they have someone to
talk to without feeling embarrassed
about their situation and that most of
the case managers understand what they
are going through
ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I was one week away
from not being able to make my mortgage pay-
ment before I got this jobrdquo Day said ldquoI want
soldiers to know that anyone and everyone
regardless of what rank they are go through the
same struggles They are not failures and they
are not alone I felt alone and it would have
helped greatly to know that this center exists I
remember feeling like I wanted anyone to throw
me a lifeline when I thought I was not going to
find a job I hope that we are that lifeline for the
soldierrdquo
The NC National Guard Employment and Edu-
cation Center can be reached at (919) 664-6463
[or toll-free at (800)621-4136 Extension 46463]
and is open Monday through Friday
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 5
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
wwwncngbarmymilSSFPPagesSBaspx
FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
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bull bull bull bull
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The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
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cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
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1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Friday Night
Registration 4pm-6pm
IcebreakerHorsrsquodoeuvres 6pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast Lunch Provided
Sunday Breakfast (retreat concludes prior to lunch)
No registration fee free hotel accommodations networking with other Military Couples and all in a great
location Childcare is available Location and additional information will be provided when available
Space is limited so reserve your space today Registration Forms online at
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FROM THIS MOMENT
ON
Plan your next Couplesrsquo Getaway at one of our upcoming August
Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Retreats You can choose where
yoursquod like to spend your August 9-11th weekend Enjoy the
NC Mountains or splash in the Ocean all while taking the time to focus on your marriage Yoursquoll gain insightful information which can
enhance your military marriage You will receive handy tips and tools and participate in some practical
exercises that will strengthen the bond with your
mate
6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S T R O N G B O N D S
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
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bull bull bull bull
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The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
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Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 7
T R I C A R E U P D AT E
Beginning July 25 2013 the Department of Defense is expanding autism services available to retirees and other
non-active duty family members with the introduction of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pilot program
There are no changes to the level of care and service being currently provided to active-duty family members
Applied Behavior Analysis PilotThe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot is available to non-active duty family membersBeneficiaries whose spon-sors are not serving on active duty in a uniformed service including sponsors who are retired survivors of deceased service members Medal of Honor recipients no longer serving on active duty and National Guard and Reserve members who are not currently serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the ABA Pilot ABA rein-forcement usually provided by the parentscaregivers can be provided by non-certified ldquosurrogate parental in-tervention assistantsrdquo These are usually Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and paraprofessional ldquoABA Tutorsrdquo working under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts at the masters-level or doctoral-level
The ABA Pilot is available in the United States and District of Columbia By law it will run for one year (July 25 2013 through July 24 2014) Any exten-sion requires new legislation
EligibilityBenefits under the ABA Pilot are available to non-active duty family members age 18 months and older who meet the following qualifications
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from a Physician
The diagnosing provider must be an authorized physician primary care manager (PCM) or a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing provider PCMs who are authorized to diagnose and refer for ABA If using TRICARE Prime TRICARE Young Adult-Prime or the US Family Health Plan an authorized PCM must be a physician PCMs who are nurse practitioners physician assistants or other types of providers canrsquot diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder for TRICARE coverage pur-pose If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard if you donrsquot have a PCM the authorized primary care pro-vider can be any TRICARE-authorized family practice internal medicine or pediatric physician Specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosing providersPhysicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in
behavioral developmental pediatrics neurodevelopmental pediatrics pediatric neurology or child psychiatry or a PhD or PsyD clinical psychologist working primarily with children
2 Referral to a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystThe diagnosing provider (described above) will refer
you to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Mas-terrsquos degree or higher who is qualified to perform an ABA assessment You may be referred to a military hospital or clinic for the initial ABA assessment if authorized civilian providers arenrsquot available near you The referring pro-vider will provide ongoing oversight of all approved ABA
3 Prior Authorization from your Regional Contrac-tor
The request for prior authorization for the ABA Pilot for non active duty family members must include a descrip-tion of why ABA is appropriate If enrolled in a Prime option your physician PCM will coordinate the prior authorization If using TRICARE Standard and Extra TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult-Standard you may need to coordinate with your regional contractor for prior autho-rizationbullNorth Region Health Net Federal ServicesSouth Region Humana Military Healthcare ServicesbullWest Region United Healthcare Military amp Veterans
The initial referral and prior authorization to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst is for the ABA assessment only A second referral and prior authorization for ABA is required once the initial ABA assessment is complete Once the ABA assessment is complete each ABA refer-ral and prior authorization shall be for one year of ABA at a time A new referral is required for each period of authorized care
4Initial ABA AssessmentABA assessment is a process used for developing an
individual ABA treatment plan For TRICARE coverage purposes the ABA assessment must be conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Masterrsquos degree or higher The assessment includes data obtained frombullDirect observation measurement and recording of behavior
bullA functional assessment that may include a functional analysis to address problematic behaviorsData gathered from parentcaregiver interview and par-ent report rating scalesBaseline psychometric testing usingbullAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II) for diagnosis andVineland Adaptive Behavioral Scale (Vineland-II) to as-sess functioningbullThe initial ABA treatment plan must specify the number of hours per week recommended for ABA reinforcement services under the ABA Pilot
ABA ReassessmentbullABA reinforcement will be authorized for one year at a time A new referral requesting authorization for one year will be required prior to expiration of the initial one year authorizationbullThe ABA treatment plan will be updated by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be based on periodic reassessment of progress toward objectives and goalsbullThe Vineland-II a test which takes about 30 minutes to take and assesses ability to function must be repeated every 180 days as one measure of treatment progress Individual reviews for continued treatment will consider all facts and circumstances including referring provider input parentcaregiver involvement and concerns and any factors contributing to impediments to demonstrated progressbullTesting alone will never determine TRICARE authoriza-tion for ABA
Out-of-Pocket CostsTRICARE will cost share up to $36000 annually10 cost-share applies which doesnrsquot count toward the TRICARE Standard deductible or the familyrsquos cata-strophic cap Few if any beneficiaries will likely exceed the $36000 annual cap applicable to ABA reinforcement
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
bull bull
bull bull bull bull
bull bull
The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
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Availability is limited and sold
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Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
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10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
A C R O S S T h E S T AT E
Babysitterrsquos Backpack CPR amp First Aid Training
August 7 amp 8 9AM ndash 3PM Wake County Commons Building 4000 Carya Dr Raleigh
bull bull
bull bull bull bull
bull bull
The Family Member Satisfaction Survey accessible via an online portal (Survey Monkey) at httpswwwsurveymonkeycoms2013Family or at the back of this issue of Family Matters
All surveys must be completed onlinesubmitted via mail or email no later than close of business 9 August 2013 Mail survey to
Eastern Region Assistant Program ManagerATTN Ms Erin Berry
434 Chase Road Columbus OH 43214 or email to erinberrycog-pscom
Youre Invited
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
promotionhomebff86f3cc9c6c6d
cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
mefrom=MIL
1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
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Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
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Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Join North Carolina National Guard Family Programs
And Operation Homefront Carolinas For the Back to School Brigade
mdashAsheville Armory- 3 August from 11AM-2PM
mdashLenoir SFAC- 3 August from 10AM-3PM
mdashCharlotte Armory 9 August from 3PM-6PM
mdashWilmington Armory- 17 August from 10AM-2PM
- Winston-Salem Armory 15 August from 3PM-7PM
mdashReidsville Armory - 04 August from 1PM-4PM
Please contact You Local Family Assistance Center Specialist for questions or to RSVP For the above events
mdashRaleigh Governors Mansion - 24 August from 11AM-1PMSupplies provided by John Deere Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront To RSVPs for this event contactAlice Dean Lead Child amp Youth Coordinator alicecdeanctrmailmil 919520-9548 or Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator kristilwagner4ctrmailmil 919485-9561
Child and Youth Programs Upcoming EventsAugust 10th (900 am to 300 pmlunch included NC Trans-portation Museum 411 S Salisbury Ave Spencer NC 28159 (ages 5 and up)
NCNG Triangle Teen Council starts back meeting on Tuesday September 17 from 530 to 800 pm at Wake County Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr Raleigh NC 27610 (ages 13 - 18)
September 27-29th Operation Kids on Guard Overnight Camp Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Road Stem NC 27581 (ages 8 and up)
For more information contact Alice Dean alicecdeanctrmailmil or 800-621-4136 ext 12183
The Carolina Panthers are offering
a special military rate for tickets to
the first 2 games of the 2013
season Please see below for de-
tails
In continuing recognition of
Salute to Service and all of our
military in the Carolinas the
Carolina Panthers are excited to
offer a special military rate for the
first two games of the
Carolina Panthers 2013 season
against the Chicago Bears (89)
and the Pittsburgh Steelers (829)
As part of this special offer you
may purchase a $52 ticket at the
special military rate of $22 each
Availability is limited and sold
on a first come first serve basis
through this online offer only To
take advantage of this special of-
fer follow the instructions below
Click on the following link to
purchase tickets httpsossticket-
mastercomapspanthersENlink
promotionhomebff86f3cc9c6c6d
cb6a0f6f9e148af088980d01aca
mefrom=MIL
1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Tutorcom Mobile
Get Tutorcom for your mobile device at
wwwtutorcommobile
wwwtutorcommilitary
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
Find the perfect Back-to-Schoolcaregivers for your family
Get Started Today atsittercitycomDoD
Sittercitys got you covered before and after school and all the times in betweenMemberships to Sittercity are fully paid for by The Department of Defense for Army Marine Navy and Air Force -including active duty Reserve and Guard
facebookcomSittercityDoD
Sittercity_DoD
300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
1 0 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
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Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
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Get Started Today atsittercitycomDoD
Sittercitys got you covered before and after school and all the times in betweenMemberships to Sittercity are fully paid for by The Department of Defense for Army Marine Navy and Air Force -including active duty Reserve and Guard
facebookcomSittercityDoD
Sittercity_DoD
300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1
C h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m S
Check out your Countys website for more Back-to-School tips for families
TAX FREEWEEKEND
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2013 begins onFriday August 2 and ends on Sunday August 4
Clothing footwear and school supplies under $100
Computers under $3500Computer equipment under $250
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
NCNG CHILD amp YOUTHPROGRAM STAFF
Alice DeanLead Child And
Youth Coordinator(800)621-4136 Ext 12183
alicecdeanctrmailmil
Kristi WagnerYouth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 Ext 14761kristilwagner4ctrmailmil
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
Find the perfect Back-to-Schoolcaregivers for your family
Get Started Today atsittercitycomDoD
Sittercitys got you covered before and after school and all the times in betweenMemberships to Sittercity are fully paid for by The Department of Defense for Army Marine Navy and Air Force -including active duty Reserve and Guard
facebookcomSittercityDoD
Sittercity_DoD
300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
ncngfamily1 2 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
S U m m E R C A m P
Soldiersrsquo Children Thrilled at 4-H Summer CampBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan
REIDSVILLE mdash A leap of faith was an accurate description for the dilemma in which Anthony Hudgins Jr found himself The son
of Army Staff Sgt Anthony Hudgins stood atop a 30-foot utility pole and the only way down without the benefit of gravity was a
trapeze just out of reach The ldquoleaprdquo phrase also describes what 51 of his newest friends did at the North Carolina National Guard
Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 23-28 ldquoI am not sure what was shaking more me or the polerdquo
Hudgins Jr said He met the challenge with a mix of fun and fear
Similar drama replayed over the camprsquos 200-acres of hills fields forests streams and
lake Campers tested their skills and discipline with archery horseback riding canoe-
ing climbing wall and ropes course arts and crafts environmental education ath-
letics and team building ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are the best kept
secret in the Guardrdquo said Alice Dean state youth coordinator
Continues on Page 14
REIDSVILLE NC ndash Playtime for members of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building (Photo courtesy of Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational CenterReleased)
Find the perfect Back-to-Schoolcaregivers for your family
Get Started Today atsittercitycomDoD
Sittercitys got you covered before and after school and all the times in betweenMemberships to Sittercity are fully paid for by The Department of Defense for Army Marine Navy and Air Force -including active duty Reserve and Guard
facebookcomSittercityDoD
Sittercity_DoD
300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Find the perfect Back-to-Schoolcaregivers for your family
Get Started Today atsittercitycomDoD
Sittercitys got you covered before and after school and all the times in betweenMemberships to Sittercity are fully paid for by The Department of Defense for Army Marine Navy and Air Force -including active duty Reserve and Guard
facebookcomSittercityDoD
Sittercity_DoD
300 pm homework500 pm save the worldWeve got Back-to-School caregivers to keep your hero on schedule
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 3
N E W S F O R Y O U
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
1 4 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
The camp was free of charge for children of NCNG soldiers
and airmen The first-come first-served registration was held
statewide for all families of Guard members ldquoCamp for my
three children and a niece was way out of reachrdquo said Army
Staff Sgt Danielle Cotton a training noncommissioned officer
with the headquarters of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat
Team headquartered in Clinton NC
The fact that the camp was free really took a burden off of
her shoulders Destiny Morell daughter of Army Staff Sgt
Michael Lanasa met her challenges too She balanced herself
precariously across a narrow log about 40-feet off the ground
tied and secured between two trees ldquoI thought I was gonna
fall many many times but I made a goal of making it all the
wayrdquo Destiny said
Not every event requires ropes cables a helmet and a
strong tolerance for heights All of the kids find something
they really enjoy said the camprsquos summer program director
Stacy Burns The camprsquos events are not just recreation but
growth ldquoThey allow children to develop confidence and lead-
ershiprdquo Burns said All good things come to an end and after
quite a week the time to go home arrived Children carrying
sleeping bags clothes and everything else needed for a week
from home shuffled into the recreation hall The childrenrsquos
luggage lined the walls as they darted back and forth with pens
in hand to sign each otherrsquos camp T-shirts Hugs handshakes
laughter and a few tears marked the parting of new friends as
parents arrived ldquoIt felt like homerdquo said the younger Hudgins
ldquoOur [NCNG] child and youth programs are
the best kept secret in the Guard rdquoC h I l D A N D Y O U T h P R O G R A m
Summer Camp Continued from Page 12
REIDSVILLE NC -- A member of the North Carolina National Guardrsquos Youth Camp at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center gets ready to canoe here The camp held June 23 ndash 28 was free of charge for children of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Campers experienced a wide variety of activities such as archery horseback riding canoeing ropes course climbing wall arts and crafts environmental education athletics and team building
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
10486331048633 Invite e ve ryone in unit10486331048633 Establish goals10486331048633 Training classe s10486331048633 Re cruit volunte e rs10486331048633 We lcome ne wcome rs10486331048633 Establish ph one tre e
10486331048633 Conduct me e tings10486331048633 Plan e ve nts10486331048633 Publish ne wsle tte r10486331048633 Ke e p re cords10486331048633 Re cognize volunte e rs10486331048633 Maintain contact
What are some KEY tasks of an EFFECITVE Family Readiness Group
The following list includes most of the key tasks for which leaders organize the FRG plan its activities and run it
YOU
HOLD THE KEY
Continue d on page 16
To Do Ke y Tasks
A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 5
V O l U N T E E R R E A D I N E S S
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
Th e FRG le ade r th e commande r
and oth e r le ade rs ne e d to know
and pass on to oth e rs th e be ne fits
of h aving a strong FRG Soldie rs
and Familie s ne e d to unde rstand
wh atrsquos in it for th e m Th is is e spe -
cially true for ne w me mbe rs ne w
FRGs or ne wly re vive d FRGs Not
only must le ade rs te ll about th e
be ne fitsmdashSoldie r and Familie s
must be sh own
Be ne fits include
bullh e lps Familie s le arn to be more
se lf-re liant
bullpromote s be tte r use of re source s
bullconduit for frie ndsh ips
bullbuilds coh e sion and morale
bullprovide s pe ace of mind for
Familie s and Soldie rs
bullconduit for information
bullimprove s Familie srsquo ability to cope
with se paration
bullinte grate s ne w Soldie rs and Fami-
lie s into th e unit and Army Family
bullre duce s social isolation
bulle nable s soldie rs to focus on mis-
sion
bullopportunitie s to do fun th ings
toge th e r
bullopportunitie s to h e lp oth e rs
bullopportunitie s to build ne w skills
and
bulltake s some workload off th e
ch ain of command
If you are inte re ste d in be coming a
Volunte e r with your se rvice me m-
be rrsquos National Guard unit or would
like more information about Family
Re adine ss Groups ple ase contact
Judy Rich ardson at 9103474352
e xt 5 judith rrich ardsonctrmail
mil If you are a curre nt FRG Vol-
unte e r and ne e d to sch e dule your
ye arlyre fre sh e r training call your
Brigade FRSA or Judy rich ardson to
sch e dule training
Ke ys Continue d from page 14
NCNGFPNow were easier to find Just
type (or search)
1 6 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Charlotte Nikkie NewsomegenesiaknewsomectrmailmilExt14548
Clinton Sarah Stricklandsarahrstricklandctrmailmil
judithrrichardsonctrmailmilExt 11346
Morrisville Darlette McCormickdarlettesmccormickctrmailmil Ext 16313
Oxford Norman Dean normangdean2ctrmailmilExt 12182
Raleigh George Lanegeorgewlane2ctrmailmil Ext 46714
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANTS
(800) 621-4136
Ext 14735
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregorypsmith14ctrmailmil Ext 15423
High Point (Temporary location due to Construction)Gloria FieldsgloriadfieldsctrmailmilExt15620
Jacksonville Judy Richardson
Benefits of the FRG
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V O l U N T E E R
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Personal Financial Counselor
Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE
one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family
Mr Chip Jurgensen CFP NCJFSAP(919) 334-8313
cjurgensenmflczeiderscom
Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St Suite 101 28803Fax (828) 274-7209Vacant (828) 274-8571
Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd 28208(800) 621-4136Carry Bandy FAC Specialist carrysbandyctrmailmil Ext 14573Gabrielle H OFlanagan gabriellehoflanaganctrmailmil Ext 14547
Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N Memorial Dr 27834(800) 621-4136 Ext 11150Dawn White dawnmwhite2ctrmailmil
Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd 28645(800) 621-4136 Ext 11242Frances Johnson francesrjohnson28ctrmailmil
Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh NC 27607(800) 621-4136Lisa Faison lisamfaisonctrmailmil Ext 47100Mark Woolbright marklwoolbrightctrmailmil Ext 47102Bob Bowman robertabowman1ctrmailmil Ext 46979
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607800-621-4136 Ext 46078 Wendi Bell wendihbellctrmailmil
Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provideassistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern please share our contact numbers web site newsletter and Facebook link Were here to help
Family Assistance Centers
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd 27577(800) 621-4136 Ext12784Abby Millsap abigailemillsapctrmailmil
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center510 W Morganton Rd PO Box 1317 28387(800) 621-4136 Ext 12863Earlene Capps earlenebcappsctrmailmil
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd 28405(800) 621-4136Jim Marley jamesemarleyctrmailmil Ext 16918
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy 27103(800) 621-4136 Ext 15651Sandy Harrison FAC Specialist sandrabharrison2ctrmailmil
MFLC PROGRAM
~Provides short-term situational problem-solvingcounseling services to Servicemembers and their Families~Provides psycho-education to help military Servicemem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress deployments family reunions following
deployments and the stresses of military life~MFLC services augment existing military support services
~Flexible service delivery (OutreachRotational and On-Demand) Services can be provided on or off military instal-
lations~Services provided to individuals couples families and
groups~Childrenrsquos Support Program addresses military impact on
children~MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations~Services are otherwise confidential and private
StaffJohn Alleman
Adult and Family Specialist(919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman
Youth and Family Specialist(919) 665-9178
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
1 8 F A M I LY M AT T E R S A u g u s t 2 0 1 3
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
What do you see as overall strengths of the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
What do you see as areas needing targeted for improvement in your stateterritoryrsquos Child and Youth Program
What impact has the Child and Youth Program had on your military youth(s)
Demographic information
StateTerritory _______________________________________________________________
Service Member Family Member Other
Service Component ARNG ANG Other
Ages of YouthDependents (check all that apply) 0-5 6-12 13-18
Email Campaigns Briefing FlyerBrochure Newsletter
Facebook Twitter StateTerritory Website JSS Website
Other Please Explain __________________________________________________________________
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The level of programming provided during stateterritory-level events for children and youth
The programming and support provided for children and youth during Yellow Ribbon events (pre- deployment during deployment and reintegration)
The timeliness by which Child and Youth Coordinators provide resources and information when contacted and requested
The marketing of Child and Youth Programming opportunities for involvement (ie Symposiums Teen Councils Camps Retreats etc)
The marketing of youth-related services available to military-connected Families throughout the deployment cycle
The level of communication between Child and Youth Program Coordinators and families with deployed Service Members
The degree of supervision provided during stateterritory sponsored events and activities by staff contractors andor volunteers
The overall attention placed on ensuring the safety and well-being of participating children and youth
The implementation of respectful and appropriate behavior management techniques utilized during events
Professionalism of Child and Youth Program Coordinators during events briefings and trainings
Overall satisfaction with the Child and Youth Program in your stateterritory
Please rate your overall satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 1-5 Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat Satisfied 3 = Indifferent 4 = Satisfied 5 = Very Satisfied NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable
Family Member Satisfaction Survey 1 June 2013
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to provide timely flexible and high-quality support services and enrichment programs to geographically dispersed military-connected youth In an effort to ensure successful delivery of these services we invite you to complete the following Family Member Survey Please reflect back on your interactions and experiences with the Child and Youth Program as well as Child and Youth Program Coordinators from 1 June 2012 to present Ratings you provide will be used to help us identify areas of strength as well as areas to target for further improvement Thank you for your time and service
Areas of Consideration 1 2 3 4 NA
Child and youth programming and support provided increased overall youth preparedness when faced with deployment andor lengthy separations Youth-related resources and support provided improved overall readiness to manage the challenges and emotions associated with deploymentlengthy separation from service member
Programming and activities provided by the Child and Youth Program improved overall youth resilience and ability to positively cope with change
Child and Youth Program services provided necessary information and support for equipping youth with positive stress management skills
Engagement in youth-related programming and activities provided opportunities for greater leadership development Child and Youth Program services and support equipped youth with positive problem solving skills
Engagement in Child and Youth Program events increased opportunities for positive youth networking and relationship-building
Youth-related resource and referral inquiries resulted in greater awareness of services available for military-connected youth
Family Satisfaction Surveys developed and distributed by Cognitive Professional Services Inc
For each statement below please rate the degree to which the Child and Youth Program services and support have been helpful to your family Designated point values are as follows
1 = Not Helpful 2 = Somewhat Helpful 3 = Helpful 4 = Very Helpful NA Not Applicable