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Mission

The mission of the Ohio National Guard Family Readinessand Warrior Support Program is to promote Family

Readiness, quality of life and empowerment of military Families through education, communication, resources, and

community involvement. co u y o e e

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Vision

The vision for the unit Family Readiness Group is to produce Family Readiness Groups that are engaged inproduce Family Readiness Groups that are engaged in their unit’s yearly activities, resulting in strong “Ready

Military Families”.

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Successful FRGs“R d F ili A ti A h !” i h k f• “Ready Families…Anytime, Anywhere!” is the key focus of the FRG. – A successful FRG boosts the morale of its SoldiersA successful FRG boosts the morale of its Soldiers

and their Families by allowing Families to connect with one another in mutual support. This support allows Soldiers to feel secure in the readiness of theirallows Soldiers to feel secure in the readiness of their Family.

• Family in terms of Family readiness is not “just” the y y jFamily within your household. – We know that your closest support could be your

t t l ibli f i d dparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, friends and many more. This Family is an integral part of the FRG. The more Families active in the FRG the larger this support system grows.

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What makes an FRG run?

• The FRG is run solely by volunteers; in conjunction with the Commander and the Military Liaisonthe Commander and the Military Liaison.

• Passionate Volunteers• The goal of an FRG volunteer is to create a community g y

of camaraderie within the military “Family”. – To some Family members this will be the only support

system they have; if and when a deploymentsystem they have; if and when a deployment happens. Welcoming new family members and helping them integrate into military life is an important focus of the FRG.

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Volunteering

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Ohi N ti l G dOhio National Guard Family ReadinessFamily Readiness

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www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_index.html1-800-589-9914

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You have a TEAM in place to help –

FAMILY READINESS and WARRIOR SUPPORT TEAM

Troop & Family Assistance Center SpecialistsFamily Readiness Support AssistantsState Youth Program Military One Source ConsultantTransitional Assistance AdvisorsSurvivor Outreach Services CoordinatorsOhio Cares Yellow Ribbon Education & Incentives

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Family Readiness & Warrior Support Resources

To reach the Troop and Family Assistance Center Specialist in your region call:

1-800-589-9914 Region 1: Canton/Akron (Prompt 1)

Our regional Troop & Family Assistance Specialists and Airmen & Family Readiness Program Managers are highly trained professionals

who provide information, resources, referrals and assistance to all Service Members and Families before, during and after deployments, or

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Region 1: Canton/Akron (Prompt 1)Region 2: Chillicothe/Portsmouth (Prompt 2)

Region 3: Cincinnati/Hamilton (Prompt 3)Region 4: Dayton/Kettering (Prompt 4)

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Sandusky

Ottawa

HenryDefiance

FultonWilliams

Toledo

Mahoning

Stark

Walbridge

North Canton

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Brook Park

Mansfield

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Wooster

Norwalk

TiffinMedina

Alliance

Lima

Bowling Green

Camp Perry

Columbiana

Akron

Portage

Summit

Youngstown

Lucas

Wood

Huron

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Region 5: Toledo/Bowling Green (Prompt 5)

Region 6: Columbus (Prompt 6)

24 Hour Joint Operations Center 888-637-9053

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Fayette

Miami Clark

Madison Fairf ield

Champaign

PerryMorgan

MonroeNoble

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Harrison

TuscarawasCoshoctonKnox

Delaware

Union

MarionHolmes

CarrollRichland

Logan

Shelby

Auglaize

Montgomery

Dayton

McConnelsville

Springfield

Kettering

DoverSt. Marys

Amanda

Piqua

Marion

Greenville

Xenia

Newark

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Muskingum

Preble

Mercer

Warren

Greene

Marysville

Coshocton

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Mansf ield—179th AW800-642-8365 x5206600

Springf ield—178th FW800-851-4503 x2583

Toledo—180th FW800-495-4250 x8684550

Columbus—121st ARW800-377-5570 x5

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Clermont

Butler

Brown

Adams

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Clinton

Highland

Jackson

Vinton

Washington

Hamilton

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Chillicothe

Portsmouth

Ross

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Athens

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OHIOCARES800‐761‐0868

Military Family Life Education & Counseling614‐336‐7479   or 614‐336‐6000 ext 1413

Ohio National Guard Employer Outreach Program    614‐336‐7077

Military OneSource614‐336‐7319   or   800‐342‐9647

Personal Financial  Education & Counseling614‐336‐4212

Civilian Employment Support614‐336‐7152

D & Al h l I t ti St t & F d l V t B fit E l S t f th G d & R

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Director of Psychological Health 614-336-7246 or 614-336-1413

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614‐336‐6444State & Federal Veteran Benefits614‐336‐7349   or   614‐336‐4192

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve614‐336‐7444

American Red Cross614‐251‐1798

Youth Programs877‐460‐2177   or   614‐336‐7456

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator877‐751‐5628

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What can a TFAC do for you?

Need Emergency Funds?

Concerned about college?

Need help creating a budget?

Call youryour

TFAC!

Looking for a job?Looking for a job?Are your kids struggling?

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Program of Events

Family Camaraderie EventsMarriage Enrichment RetreatsY th CYouth CampsFamily CampsFamily Readiness Training Eventsy gEmployer Readiness Events

For more information visit:www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_index.htmlOr call: 1 800 589 9914Or call: 1-800-589-9914

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Youth Programs• Camp Kelley’s Island

• Teen Camp ages 12-15 • Jr. Camp ages 9-11Jr. Camp ages 9 11

• Hero Camps• Cleveland Play House Square

OSU Sports Sampler• OSU Sports Sampler• Troop and Family Camps

• SW Ohio• Lake Erie• Central Ohio

• Camaraderie EventsCamaraderie Events• Family Fun Events at the Zoo’s• Athletic Events

T k i t b itTrack upcoming events on our web site:

www.go.osu.edu/OMKcamping

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Questions?

http://ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_index.html