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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

WASHINGTON, DC

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

FROM: HQ USAF/CVA

1670 Air Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330-1670

SUBJECT: Air Force Family Readiness EDGE

The United States Air Force is committed to taking care of its own. Our Air Force families

deserve the best support possible. Steadfast, home front support for family members is provided bythe Integrated Delivery System (IDS) coalition. To assist this crucial linkage, please accept the

support of the Air Force Community Action Information Board and the Air Force Family Readiness

EDGE (Atch).

The Air Force Family Readiness EDGE targets issues that could potentially lead to a military

member’s early return from deployment. Tailored support of the base helping agencies targets

deployment-related stressors and engages the services of base helping agencies. Websites to further

assist families are included.

My first priority is to ensure distribution of this web-based guide to the IDS helping agency

members who are supporting family members of deployed personnel. Also, MAJCOM CAIB andIDS members, base wing commanders, and base CAIB and IDS members can access and download

the guide through their Air Force websites.

If you have any questions, my point of contact is Lt Col Patricia Moseley, Air Force Special

Needs Program Manager, AFMOA/SGZF, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 702, Falls Church, VA 22401,

telephone 703-575-5151, or e-mail: [email protected].

As always, we remain One Force, One Family.

JOSEPH H. WEHRLE, JR.

Lieutenant General, USAF

Assistant Vice Chief of Staff



Distribution List:

HQ ACC/CV

HQ AETC/CV

HQ AFMC/CV

HQ AFSPC/CV

HQ AFSOC/CV

HQ AFRC/CV

HQ AMC/CV

HQ PACAF/CV

HQ USAFE/CV

HQ USAFA/CV

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

WASHINGTON, DC

MEMORANDUM FOR OUR AIR FORCE FAMILY

FROM: HQ USAF/CVA

1670 Air Force Pentagon

Washington DC 20330-1670

SUBJECT: Air Force Family Readiness EDGE

Our commitment to the war on terrorism may result in many Airmen being absent from home

or working extended hours. Separation from our families is a heartfelt, somber consequence of duty.

The sacrifices of our Air Force families are deeply appreciated. Our Air Force families deserve thebest support possible.

The United States Air Force is committed to taking care of its own. Steadfast, home front

support is provided to family members by the Integrated Delivery System. To assist this crucial

linkage, please accept the support of the Air Force Community Action Information Board and the Air

Force Family Readiness EDGE.

It is critical to me that information on resources and services are readily available to you. A

family’s connection to the network of base, community, and national support services can begin with

this guide. Information on the following pages provides an overview of Air Force services and staff who are ready to assist in all phases of deployment and reintegration. We stand ready to provide

assistance and support to our Air Force family.

As always, we remain One Force, One Family.

JOSEPH H. WEHRLE, JR.

Lieutenant General, USAF

Assistant Vice Chief of Staff



Index of Resources

Index of Air Force Resources..................................................................................6Installation Contacts................................................................................................7Integrated Delivery System (IDS)........................................................................... 8About Air Force Family Readiness EDGE...............................................................9

Family and Loved Ones Checklists...................................................................10-11Pre-Deployment................................................................................................12-14During Deployment...........................................................................................15-17Post-Deployment............................................................................................. 18-19

Task Force Recommendations for Reintegration............................................. 20-23

Family Emergency Preparedness.........................................................................24

Air Force Resources for Tailored Support............................................................. 25Air Force Survivor Assistance............................................................................... 25Chaplain Service.............................................................................................26-27Family Advocacy Program............................................................................... 28-30Family Member Programs.....................................................................................31Family Support Centers...................................................................................32-33Life Skills Support Centers....................................................................................34National Guard Bureau Family Program..........................................................35-36Public Affairs......................................................................................................... 37

Special Needs Identification and AssignmentCoordination......................................................................................................... 37Legal Programs................................................................................................38-40

About the Websites................................................................................................41Index of Website Titles.......................................................................................... 42Index of Websites............................................................................................ 43-45Websites.......................................................................................................... 46-71

References.......................................................................................................72-73

Acknowledgements............................................................................................... 74Notes.....................................................................................................................75



Index of Air Force Resources

AssociationsAssociationsAssociationsAssociationsAssociations PhonePhonePhonePhonePhone

AirForceSurvivorAssistanceProgram 1-877-USAF-HELP(1-877-872-3435)

AirForceMilitaryPay 1-800-321-1080AirForcePersonnelCenter

FamilyMattersOperationsBranch 1-866-299-0596AmericanLegion 1-800-504-4098AmericanRedCross

EmergencyMessagesforservicemembers 1-877-272-7238ArmedForcesEmergencyServiceforfamilies 1-888-737-4306ext.910

CasualtyAffairs 1-877-353-6807DefenseFinanceandAccountingOffice 1-800-321-1080DepartmentofVeteransAffairs 1-800-827-1000MemorialProgramsService 1-800-697-6947

HeadstoneandMarkerProgramPresidentialMemorialCertificateProgram

MilitaryFamilyResourceCenter 1-703-602-4964NationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramOffice 1-888-777-7731

AirNationalGuardFamilyProgram 1-888-777-7731NationalMilitaryFamilyAssociation 1-703-931-6632NationalAssociationforUniformedServices 1-800-842-3451

NationalCemeterySystem 1-800-827-1000VeteransAdministrationRegionalOffice 1-800-504-4099SocietyofMilitaryWidows 1-800-842-3451SocialSecurity 1-800-772-1213TragedyAssistanceProgramforSurvivors 1-800-959-8277USAFMortuaryAffairs 1-800-531-5803VeteransAffairs 1-800-827-1000WingsofLight 1-623-516-1115



Installation Contacts

AgencyAgencyAgencyAgencyAgency POCPOCPOCPOCPOC PhonePhonePhonePhonePhone

BaseOperator

CasualtyAssistanceRepresentative

ChaplainServices

ChildDevelopmentCenter

FamilyChildCare

SchoolAgeProgram

YouthPrograms

CivilianSurvivorBenefitsAssistance

CommandPost

EmergencyRoom

FamilyAdvocacy

FamilyLiaisonOfficer

FamilySupportCenter

LifeSkillsSupportCenter

CriticalIncidentStressDebriefings

LocalPolice

MilitaryEqualOpportunity

MortuaryOfficer

PublicAffairs

RegionalVeteransAdministration

SecurityForces

StaffJudgeAdvocate



IntegratedDeliverySystemIntegratedDeliverySystemIntegratedDeliverySystemIntegratedDeliverySystemIntegratedDeliverySystem

TheAirForceIntegratedDeliverySystem(AFIDS)istheactionarmoftheAFCommunityActionInformationBoard(AFCAIB).TheAFIDSincludesrepresentativesoftheAFCAIBthathaveprimaryresponsibilityforprovidingfamilyservicesandpreventionandeducationactivitiesrelatedtoindividual,family,andcommunityconcerns.ThestructureandresponsibilitiesoftheCAIBandIDSarepresentandvitalateachMAJCOMandbasetoresolvecommunityissues.

AFCAIBandAFIDSmembershipisinclusive.TheAFcommunityisrepresentedbyDepartmentofPersonnel(FamilyMattersandQualityofLiferepresentatives),ChaplainService(PlansandProgramsDivisionrepresentative),InstallationandLogistics(FamilyMemberProgramrepresentatives),SurgeonGeneral(FamilyAdvocacy,LifeSkills,SpecialNeeds,andHealthPromotions),AirForceReserves,JudgeAdvocates,NationalGuardBureau,SecurityForces,AirandSpaceOperations,OfficeChiefMasterSergeantoftheAirForce,SecretaryoftheAirForce/FinancialManagement,DeputyAssistantSecretary,ForceManagement,andSecretaryoftheAirForce/PublicAffairs.Othercommunitymemberssuchasthecommandersofmajortenant

units,schoolpersonnel,spouses,andteensmaybeinvitedtoparticipate.

TheAFidentifies,prioritizes,andaddressesAFcommunityconcernsfortheCAIB.PolicysolutionsoractionsareproposedforCAIBreviewandapproval,aswellas,developmentandimplementationofcollaborativecommunityinitiatives.

TheAFCommunityNeedsAssessment,sponsoredbytheAFIDS,assessestheeffectivenessof communityservicesandidentifiesgapsinservicesthattheCAIBmembersshouldaddress,inparticular,theefficacyofprogramsofferedbychildcareandyouth,familysupportcenters,familyadvocacy,lifeskills,chapels,andhealthandwellnesscenters.Pleasebeawarethatthe2003AFCommunityNeedsAssessmentwillbefieldedsoon.Yourparticipationinthisprocessis

appreciated.



AboutAirForceFamilyReadinessEdgeAboutAirForceFamilyReadinessEdgeAboutAirForceFamilyReadinessEdgeAboutAirForceFamilyReadinessEdgeAboutAirForceFamilyReadinessEdge

TheAirForceCommunityActionInformationBoardapprovedthedraftinganddistributionof AirForceFamilyReadinessEDGE:AGuidetoSupportFamilyMemberswiththeServicesof

theAirForceIntegratedDeliverySystem.ThistotalforcecommunityresourcedirectoryisdesignedtoassistmembersoftheIntegratedDeliverySystem(IDS)tosupportfamilymemberswhosesponsorsareinvolvedindeploymentandmobilization.

Checklistsareprovidedthatidentifypossiblefamilystressors.Thechallengeisrecognizingthestressfulsituationsoffamilymembersandlovedonesandthehealthconcernsofthereturningmember.Specificbehaviorsandconcernsrelatedtodeploymentstressareexplained.Tailoredsupportisaddressedforpre-deployment,deployment,post-deployment,and taskforcerecommendationsforreintegration.TailoredsupportconnectsfamilymemberswiththebaseIDShelpingagenciesandthememberwithpostdeploymenthealthcareresources.TheDefensePrisonersofWarRepatriationprocessisoutlined.FamilyemergencypreparationinsupportofHomelandSecurityisaddressed.

The AirForceFamilyReadinessEDGE listsanddescribesAirForceandotherresources,theirwebsites,andtelephonenumbersforfamilyassistance.Thewebsitesaresponsoredbythemilitaryservices,DoD,U.S.governmentagencies,non-profit,andprivateorganizations,aswellas,universityandmilitaryaffiliatedassociations.Pleaseread,ABOUTTHEWEBSITESregardingthesupervisionofchildren’suseoftheInternetandwebsites.



FamilyMemberandLovedOnesChecklistsFamilyMemberandLovedOnesChecklistsFamilyMemberandLovedOnesChecklistsFamilyMemberandLovedOnesChecklistsFamilyMemberandLovedOnesChecklistsandHealthoftheReturningMemberChecklistandHealthoftheReturningMemberChecklistandHealthoftheReturningMemberChecklistandHealthoftheReturningMemberChecklistandHealthoftheReturningMemberChecklist

The AirForceFamilyReadinessEDGE wasdevelopedtosupportthehelpingagenciesthatassistthefamilies,lovedones,andchildrenofdeployingmilitarypersonnel.Numerousdeployment-relatedstressorsoccurthroughoutthephasesofdeployment.Thisguideprovidesup-to-date,reliableinformationtoconfrontthechallengesofdeploymentandfamilyemergencypreparedness.Ensuringaccesstoservicesisacrucialconcern.Afamily’sconnectiontothenetworkofbase,community,andnationalsupportservicescanbeginwiththisguide.Thefollowingparagraphsexplainhowthechecklistscanbeused.

Multiplecheckliststosupportfamilymembersandlovedonesareprovidedforallphasesofdeployment:pre-deployment,deployment,post-deployment,andreintegration.Eachchecklistisbasedonexistingprofessionalliterature(drawnfromresearch,taskforcerecommendations,andsubjectmatterexperts).FamilyemergencypreparednesschecklistssupportHomelandSecurity.TheDefensePrisonerofWarRepatriationprocessisaddressed.Referencesandacknowledgementsarelistedinseparatesections.

FAMILYMEMBERANDLOVEDONESCHECKLISTSarecontainedinnumberedTables.Tablesarelabeledbythephasesofdeploymentanddescriptionsofthetopics.EachTableisdividedintothreecolumns:Challenge,Behavior/Concern,andTailoredsupport.Challengesarespecificsituationsthatmaywarranttheattentionoffamilymembers,lovedones,andhelpingagencies.Behaviors/Concernsidentifyspecificsigns,behaviors,orcircumstances.Tailoredsupportidentifiestheactionsandresourcesthatmaybeusedtoaddressthechallenges,behaviors,orconcerns.

In-depthresourcesoftheAFIntegratedDeliverySystemsarelocatedinthesection,AIRFORCERESOURCESFORTAILOREDSUPPORT.FurtherassistanceislocatedinthesectionWEBSITES,whichlistsanddescribesAirForce,DoD,military,universities,governmentandnon-profitagencies,andmilitary-affiliatedwebsites.



Index of Family Member andLoved Ones Checklists and

Health of the Returning Member Checklist

PredeploymentPredeploymentPredeploymentPredeploymentPredeploymentTable1:Pre-deploymentchallenges:Managingchallengesofdailylivingandtheseparationof deployingmembersandlovedones

Table2:Pre-deploymentchallenges:Supportfordeployingmembersandlovedones

Table3:Pre-deploymentchallenges:Supportforspecialconditionsandtheneedsofchildren

DeploymentDeploymentDeploymentDeploymentDeploymentTable4:Deploymentchallenges:Homefront-Challengesfacedbydeployedmembers

Table5:Deploymentchallenges:Homefront-Managingfamilyconcernsandmishaps

Table6:Deploymentchallenges:Homefront-Children’sbehaviorsandresourcesfortheremainingparents,guardians,andcaregivers

Post-DeploymentPost-DeploymentPost-DeploymentPost-DeploymentPost-DeploymentTable7:Post-deploymentchallenges:Managinghealth(immediate,post-deployment,

andlong-term)

Table8:Post-deploymentchallenges:Situationsfacedbyservicemembersandtheirfamilies

ReintegrationReintegrationReintegrationReintegrationReintegrationTable9:Reintegrationchallenges:Taskforcerecommendationsforleaders,servicemembers,spouses,friends,andcolleagues

Table10:Reintegrationchallenges:Taskforcerecommendationsforservicemembers

Table11:Reintegrationchallenges:Taskforcerecommendationsforfamilylifeandparenting

Table12:Reintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)repatriationprocess

HomelandSecurityHomelandSecurityHomelandSecurityHomelandSecurityHomelandSecurityTable13:Homelandsecuritychallenges:Familyemergencypreparedness



Table 1Pre-deployment challenges: Managing challenges of daily living and theseparation of deploying members and loved ones

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsinthesechecklists.Ifmaterialfromthechecklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table2Table2Table2Table2Table2Pre-deploymentchallenges:SupportfordeployingmembersandlovedonesPre-deploymentchallenges:SupportfordeployingmembersandlovedonesPre-deploymentchallenges:SupportfordeployingmembersandlovedonesPre-deploymentchallenges:SupportfordeployingmembersandlovedonesPre-deploymentchallenges:Supportfordeployingmembersandlovedones

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsinthesechecklists.Ifmaterialfrom

thechecklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table3Table3Table3Table3Table3Pre-deployment challenges: Support for special conditions and the needs ofchildren

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsin thesechecklists.Ifmaterialfromthechecklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table4Table4Table4Table4Table4Deployment challenges: Home front - Challenges faced by deployedmembers

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsinthesechecklists.Ifmaterialfromthe

checklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table5Table5Table5Table5Table5Deployment challenges: Home front - Managing family concerns and mishaps




Table6Table6Table6Table6Table6Deployment challenges: Home front - Children’s behaviors and resourcesfor the remaining parents, guardians, and caregivers

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsinthesechecklists.Ifmaterialfromthe

checklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table7Table7Table7Table7Table7Post-deployment challenges: Managing health (immediate, post-deployment,and long-term)




Table8Table8Table8Table8Table8Post-deployment challenges: Situations faced by service members andtheir families

Note. Referencesandacknowledgementsareprovidedforsourcematerialsinthesechecklists.Ifmaterialfromthechecklistisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenform,acknowledgethesourceandauthors



Table9Table9Table9Table9Table9Reintegration challenges: Task force recommendations for leaders, servicemembers, spouses, friends, and colleagues

Note.From“War-RelatedStress:AddressingtheStressofWarandOtherTraumaticEvents,”byS.E.Hobfoll,C.D.Spielberger,S.Breznitz,C.Figley,S.Folkman,B.Lepper-Green,D.Meichenbaum,N.A.Milgram,I.Sandler,I.Sarason,andB.vanderKlok,1993, AmericanPsychologist,46(8 ),848-855.

CorrespondenceconcerningthisarticleshouldbeaddressedtoStevanE.Hobfoll,AppliedPsychologyCenter,KentStateUniversity,Kent,OH44242.

Ifmaterialisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenformfromthechecklist,TaskForceRecommendationsforReintegration,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.



Table10Table10Table10Table10Table10Reintegration challenges: Task force recommendations for servicemembers






Table11Table11Table11Table11Table11Reintegration challenges: Task force recommendations for family lifeand parenting






Table 12

Reintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)RepatriationProcessReintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)RepatriationProcessReintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)RepatriationProcessReintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)RepatriationProcessReintegrationchallenges:Defenseprisonerofwar(POW)RepatriationProcess

Note. Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office Family Information Guide: What you need toknow if your loved one is missing or captured.

If material is used for presentations or in written form from the checklist, acknowledge theDoD source and authors.



Table 13

Homelandsecuritychallenges:FamilyemergencypreparednessHomelandsecuritychallenges:FamilyemergencypreparednessHomelandsecuritychallenges:FamilyemergencypreparednessHomelandsecuritychallenges:FamilyemergencypreparednessHomelandsecuritychallenges:Familyemergencypreparednesswww.ready.govwww.ready.govwww.ready.govwww.ready.govwww.ready.gov

Note.Thewebsiteaddressesnotedaboveprovidein-depthinformationregardingHomelandSecurity

Ifmaterialisusedforpresentationsorinwrittenformfromthischecklist,acknowledgethesourceandauthors.

http://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/services



Air Force Resources For Tailored Support

AirForceSurvivorAssistanceAirForceSurvivorAssistanceAirForceSurvivorAssistanceAirForceSurvivorAssistanceAirForceSurvivorAssistanceTheAirForceSurvivorAssistanceProgramprovidessupporttofamilieswhohavelostaloved

one.Grievingfamilieshavedifferentneeds,thuseachcaseisconsideredandishandledonanindividualbasis.TheAFSurvivorAssistanceProgramwillmarshaltheavailableresourcestomeetfamilyneedsfollowingtheunexpectedlossoflife.

TheAirForceiscommittedtoprovidingsupportandassistancetoeveryActiveDutyandAirForceReservecomponentmember.Manyentitlementsandbenefitsofmilitaryserviceremainavailabletoretiredmembersandtheirfamilies.Civilianemployeesarerecognizedthroughsimilarprograms.

TheAirForceSurvivorAssistanceProgramaimstoprovideefficientinformationflow,promptservicedelivery,andtimelyanswerstofamilyinquiries.



ChaplainServicesChaplainServicesChaplainServicesChaplainServicesChaplainServices

SpecialChapelWorshipServicesSpecialChapelWorshipServicesSpecialChapelWorshipServicesSpecialChapelWorshipServicesSpecialChapelWorshipServicesSomechapelsofferspecialprayersandreligiousgatheringsbeforeandduringthedeploymentof militarymembers,whetherthedeploymentisrelatedtowarorpeacekeepingmissions.Chaplainsandotherreligiousorientedprogramsmaybesourcesofindividual,family,andunitsupport.

DeathNotificationDeathNotificationDeathNotificationDeathNotificationDeathNotificationAChaplain,bypolicy,willalwaysbeamemberofanyDeathNotificationTeamfromthebaseCasualtyAssistanceOffice.Theseteamsofficiallynotifyfamilymembersofacasualtyordeath.DeathNotificationTeamsconsistofnotificationOfficers(Line),Chaplains,andmedicalpersonnel.Notificationsarenevermadebytelephone.Bypolicy,achaplainispreventedfrommakingtheofficialdeathannouncement,butispresenttoprovideemotional,spiritual,andpastoralsupport.

CriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStress(CIS)isthestressreactionapersonorgrouphastoacriticalincident.A

widerangeofcognitive,physical,emotional,andbehavioralsignsandsymptomscharacterizethesestressreactions.ChaplainsaretrainedmembersofthebaseCriticalIncidentStressManagementTeamthatrespondstodisasters,suicides,terrorism,andviolence.

GriefMinistryGriefMinistryGriefMinistryGriefMinistryGriefMinistryFamilymembers,coworkers,andmilitarymemberscopingwithlossordeathoftenfaceuncertainty,fear,emotionalagony,anger,anddenial.Griefcounseling,supportgroups,griefmanagement,andpastoralsupportareministriesinwhichchaplainscanassist.

PrayerMinistryPrayerMinistryPrayerMinistryPrayerMinistryPrayerMinistryChaplainsareavailableforpersonalprayerandspiritualcounseling.Manychapelsofferprayer

services,prayermeetings,orprayerretreats.Pleasecallthelocalbasechapelforprayerservicesoralistofprayerministries.Prayertelephonelinesore-mailministriesareofferedatsomelocalbases.

FamilyMinistryFamilyMinistryFamilyMinistryFamilyMinistryFamilyMinistryToassistfamilieswithissuesarisingfrompoorcommunication,conflictmanagement,familyworship,orchildren’sministry,contactyourbasechapelforprograms.Theseactivitieshelpfamiliestocopewithpressuresandconcernsduringcrisis.

FuneralServicesFuneralServicesFuneralServicesFuneralServicesFuneralServices

Chaplainsconductfuneralservicesformilitarymembersandtheirfamilies.Forinformationaboutmemorialservices,gravesideceremonies,andpastoralsupport,contactyourlocalbasechapelorchaplain.

Theinstallationmortuaryaffairsofficerhasinformationonfuneralandburialbenefits,memorialservices,gravesideceremonies,andheadstoneandmemorialmarkers.ContacttheServicescommander/directorfordetailedinformation.



Pre-DeploymentBriefingPre-DeploymentBriefingPre-DeploymentBriefingPre-DeploymentBriefingPre-DeploymentBriefingToenhancemilitarymembers’knowledgeofthedeployedregion,briefingsareconductedonthereligion,history,climate,andotherareasofinterest.Somebriefingsareopentofamilymembers.Basefinance,lifeskills,medicalstaff,chapelstaff,andotherhelpingagenciesparticipate.

Post-DeploymentBriefingPost-DeploymentBriefingPost-DeploymentBriefingPost-DeploymentBriefingPost-DeploymentBriefingToassistmilitarymembersandtheirfamiliesadjusttolifeafterreturningfromdeployments,post-deploymentbriefingsareprovided.Familycommunication,parent-childrelationships,andpersonalfinancearetopicsoftendiscussed.

SpiritualandReligiousMaterialsSpiritualandReligiousMaterialsSpiritualandReligiousMaterialsSpiritualandReligiousMaterialsSpiritualandReligiousMaterialsMostchapelsofferspiritual,religious,anddevotionalliteraturetomilitaryandfamilymembers.Theliteraturehelpstocopewiththedeploymentstressandseparationanxiety.

ReferralServicesReferralServicesReferralServicesReferralServicesReferralServicesChaplainsrefermilitarymembersandtheirfamiliestopastoral,family,orindividual

counselingservicesonandoffbase.Offbasecounselingusuallyinvolvesafee.Informationaboutareareligionsandfaithsaresometimesavailable.



FamilyAdvocacyProgramFamilyAdvocacyProgramFamilyAdvocacyProgramFamilyAdvocacyProgramFamilyAdvocacyProgram

FamilyAdvocacyServicesFamilyAdvocacyServicesFamilyAdvocacyServicesFamilyAdvocacyServicesFamilyAdvocacyServicesFamilyAdvocacyeducationandsupportservicesofferactivedutymembersandspousestoolstolearnandbuildhealthyfamilyrelationships.AsamemberofthebaseIntegratedDeliverySystem,theFamilyAdvocacyProgrampartnerswithotheragenciestosupportfamiliesdealingwithdeploymentsinawidevarietyofways.Programsvaryfrombasetobasebutgenerallyincludethefollowingservices.Tailoredsupportisalsooutlinedbelow.

• EarlyChildhooddevelopmenteducation• Interactiveplaygroupsforparentsandchildren0-3• Parentingeducationandskilldevelopment• Conflictresolutionandcontainmentforcouples• Communicationskillstrainingforcouplesandfamilies• NewParentSupportforparentsofchildren0-3,canincludehomevisitsbyanurseandsocialworker

• ResourcefindingandservicelinkingtootherAFprogramsandcommunityresources• Familyviolencepreventiontrainingforleadersandserviceproviders• Consultation with leaders and service providers on how to prevent violence in

families of deployed members.

FamilyAdvocacyprovidestailoredsupportpre-deployment,duringdeployment,andpostdeployment.Ifthereisanopenfamilyadvocacycase,thenmanagementofsafetyandriskissuesareaprimaryconcern.Tailoredsupportincludeseducation,counseling,supportgroups,parentingclasses,andinsomecircumstances,childcaretosupportfamilieswithseparationandreunifications:

Forexample:Forexample:Forexample:Forexample:Forexample:• Educationclassesonwhattoexpectwithfamilyseparationandreunificationpreparefamiliesandmemberstocopewhenthedeployedmemberisgoneandthenreturnstothefamilysystem.

• Preventiveindividualandfamilycounselingisprovidedtovoluntarymembersandtheirfamiliestohelpwithadjustmenttostressonfamiliesduetodeployments.

• Supportgroupsareprovidedforcoupleswantingtoimprovemaritalcommunicationpre,during,andpostdeployment.

• ParentingClassesareavailabletoprepareandhandlechildrenandfamily’sneedsdue

totheabsenceofthemilitaryparent.

• ReferralstorespitecareareavailabletoFAPandSpecialNeedsclients.



HomeVisitationintheNewParentSupportProgramHomeVisitationintheNewParentSupportProgramHomeVisitationintheNewParentSupportProgramHomeVisitationintheNewParentSupportProgramHomeVisitationintheNewParentSupportProgramHome visits to expectant parents: A nurse and a social worker go to the home to helpexpectant parents with parenting skills and marital issues. Support is provided, as it relatesto the expected infant before, during, and after the sponsor’s deployment.

Home visits post delivery: A nurse and a social worker go to the home to help young fami-lies with parenting skills and marital issues, as it relates to the infant’s development before,during, and after the sponsor’s deployment.

Home visits to families with children, ages 0-3: A nurse and a social worker go to the hometo help young families with parenting skills and marital issues, as it relates to the childrenduring deployment.

EducationalMaterialsEducationalMaterialsEducationalMaterialsEducationalMaterialsEducationalMaterialsPamphlets,brochures,andbooksformilitaryfamiliesonthefollowingtopics:FamilyseparationsSingleparenting

StressmanagementDepressionPregnancyChildgrowthanddevelopment

FamilyViolencePreventionFamilyViolencePreventionFamilyViolencePreventionFamilyViolencePreventionFamilyViolencePreventionForfamilies,educationandpreventiontrainingclassesareavailablepre,during,andpostdeploymenttohelpavoidviolenceasawaytohandleconflict.

Forleadersandinstallationserviceproviders,consultationisprovidedonwaystopreventviolencewithfamiliesofdeployedmembers.

PlayandParent/ChildInteractionGroupsPlayandParent/ChildInteractionGroupsPlayandParent/ChildInteractionGroupsPlayandParent/ChildInteractionGroupsPlayandParent/ChildInteractionGroupsFamilyAdvocacystaffsponsornumerousactivitiestoprovidesupportforparentandchildren’sinteractionsduringtheirsponsor’sdeployment.ContactFamilyAdvocacyProgramfordetailsongroupsprovidedbelow:

ActivityActivityActivityActivityActivity FrequencyFrequencyFrequencyFrequencyFrequency

WeeOnes ScheduledMoms,Pops,andTots Weekly

WalkersandTalkers ScheduledTwinConnection ScheduledBabySafelyShower ScheduledHUGSHelpUsGrowSafely Scheduled



CommunityLifeTrainingforActiveDuty,Singles,Parents,andCouplesCommunityLifeTrainingforActiveDuty,Singles,Parents,andCouplesCommunityLifeTrainingforActiveDuty,Singles,Parents,andCouplesCommunityLifeTrainingforActiveDuty,Singles,Parents,andCouplesCommunityLifeTrainingforActiveDuty,Singles,Parents,andCouplesEducationandtrainingforactivedutymembers,singles,parents,andcouplesfordeploymentpreparationandduringreunification.ContactFamilyAdvocacyProgramfordetailsontrainingprovidedbelow:

TrainingTrainingTrainingTrainingTraining FrequencyFrequencyFrequencyFrequencyFrequency

StressManagementforNewand MonthlyExpectantParentsFirstStepsReunion QuarterlyStressManagementforFamilies MonthlyAngerManagementforFamilies MonthlyCouplesCommunication Monthly



FamilyMemberProgramsFamilyMemberProgramsFamilyMemberProgramsFamilyMemberProgramsFamilyMemberProgramsChildDevelopmentCenterChildDevelopmentCenterChildDevelopmentCenterChildDevelopmentCenterChildDevelopmentCenterSchoolAgeProgramsSchoolAgeProgramsSchoolAgeProgramsSchoolAgeProgramsSchoolAgeProgramsFamilyChildCareFamilyChildCareFamilyChildCareFamilyChildCareFamilyChildCareYouthProgramsYouthProgramsYouthProgramsYouthProgramsYouthPrograms

ExtendedDutyCareExtendedDutyCareExtendedDutyCareExtendedDutyCareExtendedDutyCareOneormorefamilychildcareprovidersareundercontractateachbasetoprovidechildcarefreeofchargeformemberswhoarerequiredtoworklate,workonweekends,whoseshiftschange,orwhohaveotherchildcareemergencies.ThisprogramisopentoAirNationalGuardandAirForceReserveduringtrainingweekendsandannualtraining.ParentsrequiringthiscareshouldcontactthebaseFamilyChildCareCoordinator.

ReturningHomeCareReturningHomeCareReturningHomeCareReturningHomeCareReturningHomeCareMemberreturningfromOPERATIONENDURINGFREEDOMareauthorized16hoursoffreechildcareintheExtendedDutyHomestoassisttheminaccomplishinghouseholddutiespostponed

becauseoftheirdeployment.ParentsinterestedinusingthiscareshouldcontactthebaseFamilyChildCareCoordinator.

MildlyIllFamilyChildCareMildlyIllFamilyChildCareMildlyIllFamilyChildCareMildlyIllFamilyChildCareMildlyIllFamilyChildCareTwenty-fivebasesaretestingaprogramtoprovidecareforparentswhosechildrenhavemildillnessesandarenotabletoattendtheirregularchildcareprogram.TofindoutwhichbasesareparticipatingandtoenrollintheprogramparentsshouldcontactthebaseFamilyChildCareCoordinator.

GiveParentsaBreakGiveParentsaBreakGiveParentsaBreakGiveParentsaBreakGiveParentsaBreakAirForceChildDevelopmentCenters,inconjunctionwiththeAirForceAidSociety,areopenone

eveningamonthtoprovidefreechildcaretoparentsneedingabreakfromparenting,especiallyfamilieswhereoneoftheparentsisdeployedorTDY.

HomeworkAssistanceandTutoringHomeworkAssistanceandTutoringHomeworkAssistanceandTutoringHomeworkAssistanceandTutoringHomeworkAssistanceandTutoringAirForceyouthprogramsoffertutoringandhomeworkassistancethroughtheSchoolAgeProgramtohelpchildrenwhomayneedalittleextrahelpwhileoneorbothoftheirparentsaredeployed.

Child Care Contingency PlanDuringcontingenciesanddeploymentschilddevelopmentcentersfaceadditionalchallenges.AChildCareContingencyProtocolispostedontheAirForceServicesAgencywebsiteunderFamily

MemberProgramstohelpbaseswithissuessuchasstaffing,hoursofoperation,etc.

ChildDevelopmentandYouthProgramsChildDevelopmentandYouthProgramsChildDevelopmentandYouthProgramsChildDevelopmentandYouthProgramsChildDevelopmentandYouthProgramsCommandersareauthorizedtoextendthehoursofthechilddevelopmentcenterandschoolageprogramtomeettheneedsoffamiliesduringdeployments.WheneverpossibletheseneedsshouldbemetthroughuseoftheExtendedDutyChildCarePrograminordertoavoidstaffingshortages.Increasingthenumberofhoursthecentersareopenshouldbeavoidedbecausemanyofthestafffortheseprogramsarespouseswhosefamilydutiesareincreasedbecauseof thedeploymentoftheirownspouse.Historically,somestaffthatarespousesterminatetheiremployment,iftheirhoursareincreasedduringadeployment.



FamilySupportCentersFamilySupportCentersFamilySupportCentersFamilySupportCentersFamilySupportCenters

YourFamilySupportCenter(FSC)isyourprimarytoolforaddressingfamilyissuesandconcerns.ThegoalsoftheFSCare:tobuildcommunity-centeredfamilysupport,collaboratewithotheron-andoff-basehelpingagencies,offerservicesthatfosterindividualandfamilyadaptation,utilizeboth high-techand high-touchmethodsofservice delivery,and promote leadershipthatunderstandstheconnectionbetweenstrongfamilies,strongcommunities,andstrongAirForce.Awelltrainedcommittedstaffoffamilyprofessionalsistheretoassesstheneedsoffamilies,collaboratewithotheragenciesthroughtheCAIBandIDS,anddeliveractivitiesandservicesthatpromotefamilyresiliencyandsupportmissionreadiness.

FamilyReadinessFamilyReadinessFamilyReadinessFamilyReadinessFamilyReadinessTheFSCisthefocalpointforpersonalandfamilyreadinessservices,aswellasservingasaconsultantforleadershiponfamilyseparationconcerns.Assistanceandsupportaregiventoindividuals,families,andleadershipduringmobilizationanddeployments,evacuations,local/nationalemergencies,anddisasterresponse.TheFSC,throughtheFamilyReadinessNCOand

otherstaffmembersprovidestrainingandbriefingstoensureAirForcemembersandfamilymembersarepreparedforseparationsduetoextendedTDYordeployments.Pre-separation,separation,andreunionservicesarethefocusoffamilyreadinessactivities.TheFSChasdevelopedawrittenreadinessresponseannexofthebasedisasterresponseplan.Intheeventofanevacuation,naturaldisaster,oranyunexpectedcontingency,theFSCispreparedtomanageaFamilyAssistanceCentertosupportfamiliesandleaders.

InformationandReferralServicesInformationandReferralServicesInformationandReferralServicesInformationandReferralServicesInformationandReferralServicesYourFSCistheplaceforleadersandfamiliestogowhentheywanttolearnaboutresourcesandservicesavailableinyouron-andoff-basecommunities.YourFSCstaffmaintainscomprehensivelistingsofhelpingagenciesandcanassistfamiliesmakeconnectionswhentheneedarises.

Follow-upisprovidedwithcustomerstoensureneedshavebeenmet.

LeadershipConsultationLeadershipConsultationLeadershipConsultationLeadershipConsultationLeadershipConsultationTheFSCisthecommander’sconsultantonfamilyissues.TheFSCFlightChiefisalwaysavailabletoconsultwithcommanderswhentheyaredevelopingfamilypoliciesordealingwithadifficultfamilyconcern.FSCstaffmembersarepreparedtopromoteFSCservicesatcommanders’calls,assistleadersworkingspecificissues;helpfacilitatedeploymentsupportgroup,bringFSCclassestothesquadrons,etc.

CrisisAssistanceCrisisAssistanceCrisisAssistanceCrisisAssistanceCrisisAssistance

FSCsdonotprovidetherapyorlong-termcounseling;however,whenfacingatoughpersonalorfamilyconcern,theFSCistheplaceforcustomerstogo.FSCsprovideassistanceinassessingandprioritizingtheirissuesandcustomersreceiveappropriatereferralandfollow-upservices.



PersonalFinancialManagementServicesPersonalFinancialManagementServicesPersonalFinancialManagementServicesPersonalFinancialManagementServicesPersonalFinancialManagementServices

Whenfamilieshavepersonalfinancialdifficultiesorwishtobeproactiveanddevelopafamilyfinancialplan,theFSCistheplacetogo.Aswellasofferingone-on-onecounseling,familiesmayattendeducationalprogramsthataddressfinancialfitnessandassistfamiliesdeveloptheirfinancialgoals.Whenleadersdiscoverthatmembersarehavingfinancialproblems,theFSCshouldbetheirfirstresource.

AirForceAidSocietyAirForceAidSocietyAirForceAidSocietyAirForceAidSocietyAirForceAidSociety

YourFSCisthehomeoftheAirForceAidSociety(AFAS),theofficialcharityoftheAF.Thisairman-helping-airmanprogramprovidesasafetynetwhenfamiliesfacefinancialemergencies.Inadditiontoemergencyloansand/orgrantsAFAScommunityprogramsprovideawide-rangeofservicestosupportAFfamilies.Theseprogramsinclude:GiveParentsaBreak,ChildCareforPCS,ChildCareforVolunteers,NursingMoms,BundlesforBabies,PhoneCardsfordeployingmembers,CarCareBecauseWeCare,andYouthEmploymentSkills.TheAFASOfficerlocatedintheFSC,canprovidedetailsontheseprograms.

CareerFocusServicesCareerFocusServicesCareerFocusServicesCareerFocusServicesCareerFocusServicesTheCareerFocusProgramassistsspouseswiththeircareerchoices.Spousescanreceiveinformationonthelocallabormarket,skillsbuildingclasses,andinformationon-baseemploymentinformation,andfederaljobopportunities.Althoughnotajobsprogram,theFSCdoespostemploymentopportunitiesfromon-andoff-baseemployers.TheFSCistheplacetogoforspouseswhoarereenteringtheworkforceorseekingtheirpaidemployment.

TransitionAssistanceServicesTransitionAssistanceServicesTransitionAssistanceServicesTransitionAssistanceServicesTransitionAssistanceServicesTheFSCisthefocalpointfortransitionassistanceactivitiesatthebaselevel,providinginformationandservicestoseparatingand/orretiringindividualsandtheirfamilymemberstoensureasmoothtransitionfromtheAFtothecivilianworld.Customerscanexpectone-on-oneassistance,aswellasskillsbuildingclassessuchasresumepreparation,interviewingtechniques,“dressingforsuccess,”andahostofotheractivitiestoassistthetransitioningmemberandfamilies.

VolunteerResourceActivitiesVolunteerResourceActivitiesVolunteerResourceActivitiesVolunteerResourceActivitiesVolunteerResourceActivitiesTheFSCisthecentralpointinyourcommunityforvolunteerissues.TheFSCmaintainslistingsofvolunteeropportunities,interviewsandreferspotentialvolunteerstobaseagencies,

andensuresthatvolunteersarerecognizedfortheirservices.

RelocationAssistanceRelocationAssistanceRelocationAssistanceRelocationAssistanceRelocationAssistance

TheFSCoffersone-on-oneassistancetofamilies,aswellasclassesforthosewhoarePCSing.Settlinginassistanceandcommunityorientationsareavailabletonewcommunitymembers.FSCstaffmembersprovidetrainingfornewsponsorsandcollaboratewithotherbaseagenciestoensurefamiliesfeelwelcomedintotheirnewcommunity.



LifeSkillsSupportProgramsLifeSkillsSupportProgramsLifeSkillsSupportProgramsLifeSkillsSupportProgramsLifeSkillsSupportPrograms

CriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCriticalIncidentStressManagementCommanderscancontactthelifeskillssupportflight(designatedpointofcontact)forpsycho-educationalandpreventionoriented interventionsfollowingcriticalincidents.CriticalIncidentStressisthestressreactionapersonorgrouphastoacriticalincident.Awiderangeofcognitive,physical,emotional,andbehavioralsignsandsymptomscharacterizethesestressreactions.Trainedbaseteammembersinclude:Chaplains,familysupportcenterrepresentatives,medicalstaffmembers,lifeskillssupportstaff,peervolunteers.TheCriticalIncidentStressManagementTeamrespondstodisasters,suicides,terrorism,andmassviolence.

SuicidePreventionProgramsSuicidePreventionProgramsSuicidePreventionProgramsSuicidePreventionProgramsSuicidePreventionProgramsInhis17Dec01HighOPSTEMPOandSuicidePreventionMemo,GeneralJumpersaid,“ThebasicprincipleoftheAirForceSuicidePreventionProgramistoinvolvethecommunityinmeetingtheneedsofthosewhoserveandtheirfamilies,whetherthatcommunityisattheirhomeinstallation

orin thedeployedenvironment.” Suicideprevention isanyact thataddressesqualityoflifeissuesforactivedutymembersandtheirfamilies.Commanderscancontactthelifeskillssupportflightformembersupportandbriefings.



NationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramAirNationalGuardFamilyProgramAirNationalGuardFamilyProgramAirNationalGuardFamilyProgramAirNationalGuardFamilyProgramAirNationalGuardFamilyProgram

BackgroundBackgroundBackgroundBackgroundBackground

TheNationalGuardhasbeenanintegralpartoftheUnitedStatesfromtheverybeginningof ournation. ThemissionoftheNationalGuardrequiresmemberswhocanpreserveandprotectourfreedom,andfightandwinournation’swarswhennecessary.Todoso,theyneedtoknowthatintheirabsence,everyeffortismadetonurtureandsupporttheirfamilies,andthatthiseffortwillcontinueupontheirreturn.

TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgram(NGB-FP)istheessentialcomponentsupportingfamilyreadinessandcomplementingthedailylivesofArmyandAirNationalGuardmembersandtheirfamilies.TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramperformsitsfunctiontosupportfamilyreadinessthroughactivitiesofitsstaffwiththeDepartmentofDefenseandtheNationalGuardBureau,andbyuseofStateandWingFamilyProgramCoordinatorsineachstateand

territory.SpecificresourcesandservicesthatareprovidedbytheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramarelistedbelow.

The National Guard Bureau Family Program (NGB-FP)On-Line CommunityTheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramdevelopsanddistributesmaterialsviathehttp://www.guardfamily.organd thehttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orgwebsitesthatfocusonpre-deployment,deploymentandreunioninformationsuchasFamilyCarePlans;emergencyinformationworksheets;discussionsaboutfeelings;theimportanceofincludingchildrenindiscussions;emotionalresources; financialmanagementassistance,Information,ReferralandFollow-up;LegalAssistance;SocialServices;FamilyAdvocacyProgramstobuildstrongerfamiliesandpreventchildandspouseabuse;relocationassistanceprograms;employmentassistanceprograms,programswhichhelpfamilieswithmemberswhohavespecialphysical,emotionalorintellectualneeds;respitecareandsupportgroups;remaining/staybehindparentinformation;communicationforparentsandyouth;reunion,self-help;homeresourceinformation;andemployerrelationsneeds.Additionaltrainingtopicsfocusonresiliencyandemotionalintelligenceskillssuchastrust,depression,timeandstressmanagement,reunion,empathy,optimismandadaptability.

TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramalsoprovidesanassistanceprogramfordeployedGuardmembersandtheirfamilymembersthroughtheon-linewww.guardassist.mhn.comportal. This resourceis confidential andprovidesaccess toself-assessment toolsandinterventionsforbehavioralandmentalhealthissues.Amonthlyelectronicnewsletterwrittenspecificallytoaddressdeploymentissuesforfamilies,children,educators,andemployersisalsopublishedinareproducibleformatfortheStateFamilyProgramCoordinatorsandWingFamilyProgramCoordinators.



NationalGuardPre-Deployment,Deployment,andReunionPackagesNationalGuardPre-Deployment,Deployment,andReunionPackagesNationalGuardPre-Deployment,Deployment,andReunionPackagesNationalGuardPre-Deployment,Deployment,andReunionPackagesNationalGuardPre-Deployment,Deployment,andReunionPackagesTheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramdevelopsanddistributesdeploymenttrainingpackagesinthefollowingformats:web-based,monthlynewsletter,live,train-the-trainer(electronicandCD-ROMformat)withfacilitator/trainer’sguides,participant’smanuals,workbooksandhandouts.

Topicsforthetrainingpackagesincludesubjectssuchas:emotionalresources,familyviolence,depression/suicide,empathy,financialinformation,stressmanagement,resilience,leadership,trust,selfregard,emotionalselfawareness,communications,andproblemsolving.

TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramhasdevelopedArmyandAirNationalGuardFamilyReadinessGuidesthatareavailableontheguardfamily.orgwebsiteorinprintversionthatprovidepre-deployment,deployment,andpost-deploymentinformation,tips,andchecklistsforGuardandfamilymembers.

TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramhasdevelopedanddistributedageappropriateYouthDeploymentGuideswithspecificinformationaboutdeploymentpreparationandpreparationtips

forteensandchildren.TheseGuidescontainactivitiesandemotionalintelligencedevelopmentalresourcesforchildrenagetwothrougheighteen.



Public AffairsPublicAffairsisavailabletotalkwithfamilymemberswhowishtoconductnewsmediainterviews.Contactthelocalbasepublicaffairsoffice.

SpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentCoordinationCoordinationCoordinationCoordinationCoordinationTheSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentCoordinationprocess identifies familymemberswithspecialmedicalandeducationalneedsforreassignmentpurposes.Theprocesslinksmilitarypersonnelflights,militarytreatmentfacilities,andfamilysupportcenterstosupportmilitarymembersbylocatingappropriatemedicalandeducationresourcesatagainingbaseandcommunity.HumanitarianreassignmentsandExceptionalFamilyMemberdefermentsarecompletedthroughtheAFPersonnelCenter.



LegalProgramsLegalProgramsLegalProgramsLegalProgramsLegalPrograms

TheOfficeoftheStaffJudgeAdvocatesupportsthewingcommander,militarypersonnelandfamilymembersacrossthebaseinavarietyofways.Legalassistanceisoneexampleofdirectsupportofdeployments.Legalassistanceattorneysandparalegalssupportcommanders,deployingtroopsanddependentspriorto,during,andafterdeployments,subjecttotheavailabilityoflegalstaffresourcesandexpertise.Whilelegalpersonnelarepresentatmobilityprocessinglines,onlyemergencyservicesshouldbetakencareofatthattime.Becausemostlegalissuesinvolvesomeamountofresearchandsometimespreparationofdocuments,membersshouldroutinelyreviewtheirlegalneedsandvisitthelegalofficetotakecareoflegalissueslongbeforethemobilityline.

EligibleBeneficiariesEligibleBeneficiariesEligibleBeneficiariesEligibleBeneficiariesEligibleBeneficiariesEligiblebeneficiariesforlegalassistanceincludeallactivedutyandretiredmembersoftheArmedForcesandtheirdependents;activedutyandretiredofficersofthecommissionedcorpsofthePublicHealthServiceandtheirdependents;AirReservecomponentmemberspriortoactivation

forlimitedservices;AirReservecomponentmemberswhileonfederal(Title10)duty,andforaperiodoftimeafterreleasefromactiveduty,andtheirdependents;andDoDcivilianemployeesandciviliancontractorsdeployingtoorinatheaterofoperationsconcerningwillsandpowersof attorney.

Mobilization-andDeployment-RelatedLegalAssistanceMobilization-andDeployment-RelatedLegalAssistanceMobilization-andDeployment-RelatedLegalAssistanceMobilization-andDeployment-RelatedLegalAssistanceMobilization-andDeployment-RelatedLegalAssistanceInprovidingsupporttoeligiblelegalassistancebeneficiaries,thehighestpriorityshallbegiventoAirForcepersonnelwhoneedmobilization-ordeployment-relatedlegalassistancetofacilitatecommandreadiness,especiallywhendeploymentisonshortnotice.LegalAssistanceinconnectionwithpersonalcivillegalmattersincludesbutisnotnecessarilylimitedtothecategoriesbelow.

ConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsLegalassistanceattorneysprovidecounselingonawiderangeof consumerissuessuchasbankruptcy,consumerfraud,identitytheft,retailpurchases,andvehicleleases.Asoneexample,legalassistanceattorneysassistservicemembersindirectlyfilingconsumerfraudandidentifytheftcomplaintswiththeFederalTradeCommissionon-lineattheMilitarySentinelpublicwebsite.MilitarySentinelalsoprovideseasyaccesstoawealthofconsumereducationandfraudpreventionmaterial.

DependentCareResponsibilitiesDependentCareResponsibilitiesDependentCareResponsibilitiesDependentCareResponsibilitiesDependentCareResponsibilities

AllAirForcememberswithfamiliesmusthavefamilycarearrangementsthatreasonablycoverallsituations,bothshort-andlong-term.Legalassistanceisprovidedforfamilycarearrangementsandforissuesdealingwithadequatefinancialsupporttofamilymembers.Legalpractitionersalsoprovideassistanceonissuesoffinancialresponsibilityunderfederalandstatelaws,includinginvoluntaryallotments/garnishmentsofcivildebtsandtheUniformedServicesFormerSpouses’ProtectionAct.



LandlordandTenantIssuesLandlordandTenantIssuesLandlordandTenantIssuesLandlordandTenantIssuesLandlordandTenantIssuesLegalassistancepractitionersreviewleaseagreementspriortosigningandprovideadviceconcerninglandlord/tenantdisputes.Statelawsconcerningsecuritydeposits,pre-andpost-leaseinspections,leaseterms,andterminationofleasesvaryconsiderably.Therefore,awisepreventivemeasureistovisityourlegalassistanceofficebothpriortoenteringintoandterminatingarentalagreement.

PowersofAttorneyPowersofAttorneyPowersofAttorneyPowersofAttorneyPowersofAttorneyAspecialpowerofattorneyallowsanotherperson—forexampleaspouseorparent—toactonbehalfofamilitarymembertodoaspecificactduringaspecificperiodoftime.Ageneralpowerofattorneyisbroader,butcarriessomerisksandrequirescounselingpriortoexecuting.Whilepowersofattorneyaregenerallyacceptedfortransactions,thereisnorequirementthatanypowerofattorneybehonored.Legalassistanceattorneyscanadviseclientsonthebenefitsaswellastherisksofusingpowersofattorney.

Servicemembers’GroupLifeInsurance(SGLI)Servicemembers’GroupLifeInsurance(SGLI)Servicemembers’GroupLifeInsurance(SGLI)Servicemembers’GroupLifeInsurance(SGLI)Servicemembers’GroupLifeInsurance(SGLI)SGLIisamostvaluablebenefit. Itaffordsservicememberstheability toconferasmuchas

$250,000totheperson(s)orentity(ies)theycaremostabout,andprovidesthemopportunitiesthatmaynothaveotherwiseexisted.Legalassistanceattorneyscounselmembersontheconsequencesoftheirelections,andhowbesttofacilitatepromptpaymenttointendedbeneficiaries.

Soldiers’andSailors’CivilReliefAct(SSCRA)Soldiers’andSailors’CivilReliefAct(SSCRA)Soldiers’andSailors’CivilReliefAct(SSCRA)Soldiers’andSailors’CivilReliefAct(SSCRA)Soldiers’andSailors’CivilReliefAct(SSCRA)SSCRArecognizestheneedtoprotectpersonsinmilitaryservicebysuspendingtheenforcementofcertaincivilobligations.Somecategoriesofprotectioninclude:maximuminterestratesof6%(excludingstudentloans);staysofjudicialproceedingsandreopeningdefaultjudgments;limitationsontheenforcementofmortgageforeclosures,installmentcontracts(excludingautomobileleasesunlessotherwiseprovidedforinthelease),rents,andliens;continuationofcommerciallife

insurancepolicies;andreinstatementofcommercialhealthinsurancepoliciesuponreleasefromactiveduty.LegalassistanceisessentialforthoseseekingtoinvoketheprotectionsoftheSSCRA.

TaxAssistanceTaxAssistanceTaxAssistanceTaxAssistanceTaxAssistanceUnderthelegalassistanceprogram,attorneysprovideadviceandassistanceonlegalmatterspertainingtofederal,state,andlocaltaxproblems.MostAirForcebasesoperatecommand-sponsoredindividualincometaxassistanceprograms,throughwhichyoucanfileyourfederal,stateandlocalreturns.

UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA)UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA)UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA)UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA)UniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct(USERRA)

USERRAandcomparablestatestatutesaffordeligibleservicememberstherighttoreturntocivilianjobswhentheyarereleasedfromactiveduty.LegalassistanceattorneysadviseservicemembersonUSERRAeligibility,noticerequirements,andtheirreemploymentrightsandbenefitentitlementsunderUSERRA.

WillsandAdvanceMedicalDirectivesWillsandAdvanceMedicalDirectivesWillsandAdvanceMedicalDirectivesWillsandAdvanceMedicalDirectivesWillsandAdvanceMedicalDirectivesWillsdistributeaperson’spropertyaftertheirdeath.Advancemedicaldirectivesincludelivingwillsandmedicalpowersofattorney.Livingwillsstateyourdesiresregardingtheterminationof lifesupportintheeventyouhaveaterminal,incurablemedicalcondition.Medicalpowersof



attorneyappointsomeonetomakemedicalcaredecisionsforyouintheeventyoubecomeincompetentorunabletocommunicateyourdesires.Everypersonshouldseeklegalassistancetoassesshisorherneedforthesedocuments.Withoutthesedocumentsstatelawswilldeterminewhatwillhappen.

ClaimsOfficeClaimsOfficeClaimsOfficeClaimsOfficeClaimsOfficeInadditiontolegalassistance,baselegalofficesalsoprovideclaimsservicestomilitarypersonnelandtheirdependents.AllAirForcepersonnelshouldbeawareofoneaspectoftheclaimsprogram,theprocessingofclaimsundertheMilitaryPersonnelandCivilianEmployees’ClaimsAct(orPersonnelClaimsAct).ThePersonnelClaimsActallowsmilitarymembersandcivilianemployeestofileaclaimagainsttheAirForceforlossordamagetopersonalpropertyincidenttotheirservice.Thestatute’spurposeistolessenthehardshipsinherentinmilitarylife.

ThemostcommontypesofclaimsfiledunderthePersonnelClaimsActinclude(1)thosefordamagetohouseholdgoodsorvehiclesshippedorstoredatgovernmentexpenseduringaPCSorTDYmoveand(2)thosefordamageoccurringonbaseoratotherauthorizedplacesasaresultofactsofGod,vandalism,theftorotherunusualoccurrences.Ifyoubelieveyouhavesuffereda

losstoyourpersonalpropertybecauseofyourservice,youshouldvisityourlocalclaimsofficeformoreinformation.Keepinmindthattherearerequirementsandlimitationsforpaymentunderthestatute.Further,theremaybenotificationrequirementsandtimelimitationsforfilingyourclaim.Donotdelayyourvisittotheclaimsofficeifyoubelieveyouhaveaclaim.

Moreinformationonlegalassistanceandclaimscanbeobtainedbycontactingyourbaselegalofficeorbyloggingontotheirwebsiteorthewebsiteslocatedattheendofthisguide.



About the Websites

IndexofWebsitesTitlesIndexofWebsitesTitlesIndexofWebsitesTitlesIndexofWebsitesTitlesIndexofWebsitesTitles

Thissectioncontainsalistingoftitlesdividedintosixsections.Eachsectionreflectssimilartopics,forexample,Section1combinesmilitarywebsites,whileSection2containsmedically

relatedwebsites.

IndexofWebsitesIndexofWebsitesIndexofWebsitesIndexofWebsitesIndexofWebsitesSections1to6,presentssitesinalphabeticalorder.

WebsitesWebsitesWebsitesWebsitesWebsitesProvidedare122linkstowebsitesforassistance.Websitenames,briefdescriptionsofthesites,andthewebsiteaddressesarelisted.InSection4,boldprintidentifieswhoistargetedasaprimaryhelper.Ifthelinktoawebsitedoesnotautomaticallytakeyoutothatwebsite,youcancopythelink,openyourbrowser,andpasteyourlinkintotheaddressfieldofthebrowser.

AbouttheWebsitesAbouttheWebsitesAbouttheWebsitesAbouttheWebsitesAbouttheWebsitesHereisthefollowinginformationonwebsiteselectionforthe AirForceFamilyEDGE.Websitesandinformationservicesareprovidedforinformationonly.Thislistingdoesnotconstitutesponsorshiporendorsementofanynon-governmentalentity,product,service,orrecommendationbytheAForanyofitsemployees.TheAFisnotresponsibleforthecontentsofanywebpagesreferenced.Thesewebsiteshavebeenreviewedformeetingsomeofthefollowinggeneralcriteria:breadthandcoverageofseveralrelatedareas,linkagetorelatedsitesforadditionalinformation,currentinformationdisplays,userfriendliness,comprehensiveness,andusefulness.

Parentsareadvisedtomonitoranywebsitesthatwouldbevisitedbychildren.Somewebsite

addressescontainmemorialstodeceasedpersonsand/orhistoricalcemeteryscenes.Noteworthyresourcesexistthatarenotincludedinthislist,butwouldserveequallyaswellasthesiteslisted

above.Thislistwasnotintendedtobeexhaustive,butasabeginningsourceof usefulinformationrelatedtothetopicofthiscommunityresourceguide.



Index of Website Titles

Section1:Section1:Section1:Section1:Section1:MilitarysupportforfamilymembersofActiveDuty,Guard,andReserves

Section2:Section2:Section2:Section2:Section2:DepartmentofDefenseandU.S.GovernmentMedicalResources

Section3:Section3:Section3:Section3:Section3:DepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryAffiliatedOrganizations

Section4:Section4:Section4:Section4:Section4:U.S.Government,Non-ProfitandPrivateAgencies,Universities,andNationalAssociationsParentsandProfessionalsHelpingChildren,Families,andCommunities

HelpingTeens

HelpingAdults HelpingOthers

Section5:Section5:Section5:Section5:Section5:ResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesTalkingaboutHatred

Section6:Section6:Section6:Section6:Section6:SupportforCasualty,Grief,Loss,andRecoveryHelpingAdultsandFamilies

HelpingChildren



Index of Websites

Section1:Section1:Section1:Section1:Section1:MilitarysupportforfamilymembersofActiveDuty,Guard,andReserves

AirForceAidSocietyAirForceCrossroadsAirForceCasualtyAssistanceInformationAirForceLegalServicesAgency,LegalAssistanceDivisionAirForceSurvivorAssistanceProgramEmployerSupportoftheGuardandReserve(ESGR)NationalGuardBureau-FamilyProgramsNationalInstituteofMentalHealthReserveAffairsUSAFChaplainServicesUSAFFamilyAdvocacyProgramUSAFFamilyMemberProgramsUSAFSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentCoordinationUSAFSuicidePreventionServicesU.S.ArmyCenterforHealthPromotionandPreventiveMedicineU.S.ArmyCommunityServicesU.S.ArmySurgeonGeneralU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServicesU.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityU.S.Navy,U.S.MarineCorps,andU.S.CoastGuard

Section2:Section2:Section2:Section2:Section2:DepartmentofDefenseandU.S.GovernmentMedicalResourcesCenterforDiseaseControlandPreventionDeploymentHealthClinicalCenterDeploymentHealthSupportMedLinePLUSHealthInformationMilitaryMedicalSupportOfficeTri-Care

Section3:Section3:Section3:Section3:Section3:DepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryAffiliatedOrganizations

AmericanLegionAmericanRedCrossBetterBusinessBureauDepartmentofDefense,EqualOpportunitiesDirectorateDepartmentofDefenseandU.S.DepartmentofAgricultureFederalCommunicationsCommission,“CallingHome”ProgramFederalTradeCommission



InternalRevenueServiceMilitarySentinelNationalAdoptionInformationClearinghouseNationalMilitaryFamilyAssociationNationalInstituteofOccupationalSafetyandHealthU.S.ArmyCenterforHealthPromotionsandPreventiveMedicineU.S.ConsumerProtectionSafetyCommissionU.S.GovernmentOfficialWebPortalVeteransAdministrationVeteransofForeignWarsoftheUnitedStates

Section4:Section4:Section4:Section4:Section4:U.S.Government,Non-ProfitandPrivateAgencies,Universities,andNationalAssociationsParentsandprofessionalshelpingchildren,families,andcommunities

AmericanAcademyofPediatricsAmericanAcademyofChildandAdolescentPsychiatryAmericanCounselingAssociation

AmericanPsychologicalAssociationChildrenNowChildrenNowandtheHenryJ.KaiserFamilyFoundationNationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologistsNationalChildCareInformationCenterNationalInstituteofMentalHealthandNationalInstituteofHealthNemoursCenterforChildren’sHealthMediaNewYorkUniversity,ChildStudyCenterOhioCommissiononDisputeResolutionandConflictManagementU.S.DepartmentofEducationUniversityofCaliforniaLosAngelesHelpingTeens

EducatorsforSocialResponsibilityNationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologistsNationalMentalHealthandEducationCenterNorthCarolinaCooperativeExtensionServiceHelpingAdults

AmericanPsychologicalAssociationArizonaStateUniversityHelpingOthers

NetworkforGood

Section5:Section5:Section5:Section5:Section5:ResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesCornellCooperativeExtensionD.C.PublicSchoolsInternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationKidsCount,AnnieE.CaseyFoundationNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren



NationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologistsNationalEducationAssociationNationalMentalHealthAssociationPurdueExtensionTalkingaboutHatred

CouncilonAmericanIslamicRelationsEducatorsforSocialResponsibilityNationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologistsNationalAssociationofSocialWorkersNationalParentsTeachersAssociationNewYorkUniversity,ChildStudyCenter

Section6:Section6:Section6:Section6:Section6:SupportforCasualty,Grief,Loss,andRecoveryHelpingAdultsandFamilies

AirCrashSupportNetwork

CompassionateFriendsCrisis,GriefandHealingGoldStarWivesGrief,LossandRecoveryGriefNetGriefRecoveryOnline-WidowsandOrphansSENAFoundationTragedyAssistanceProgramforSurvivors(TAPS)TheSHIVAFoundationWidowNetWingsofLightHelpingChildren

AllKidsGrieveChildrenandGrief HospiceNet



Websites

Section1Section1Section1Section1Section1MilitarySupportforFamilyMembersof MilitarySupportforFamilyMembersof MilitarySupportforFamilyMembersof MilitarySupportforFamilyMembersof MilitarySupportforFamilyMembersof

ActiveDuty,Guard,andReservesActiveDuty,Guard,andReservesActiveDuty,Guard,andReservesActiveDuty,Guard,andReservesActiveDuty,Guard,andReserves

AIRFORCEAIDSOCIETYAIRFORCEAIDSOCIETYAIRFORCEAIDSOCIETYAIRFORCEAIDSOCIETYAIRFORCEAIDSOCIETY

TheAIRFORCEAIDSOCIETY(AFAS)istheofficialcharityoftheU.S.AirForce.ItpromotestheAirForcemissionbyhelping“torelievedistressofAirForcemembersandtheirfamiliesandassistingthemtofinancetheireducation.”ThroughtheyearstheAFAShasbecomeincreasinglyeffectiveinhelpingindividualswithpersonalemergencies.

http://www.afas.org/http://www.afas.org/http://www.afas.org/http://www.afas.org/http://www.afas.org/

AIRFORCECROSSROADSAIRFORCECROSSROADSAIRFORCECROSSROADSAIRFORCECROSSROADSAIRFORCECROSSROADS

TheofficialwebsiteoftheAirForceformilitaryfamilymembersandthehelpingagenciesthatprovidesupport.GotoFamilySeparationfordetailedinformation.

http://www.afcrossroads.comhttp://www.afcrossroads.comhttp://www.afcrossroads.comhttp://www.afcrossroads.comhttp://www.afcrossroads.com

AIRFORCECASUALTYASSISTANCEINFORMATIONAIRFORCECASUALTYASSISTANCEINFORMATIONAIRFORCECASUALTYASSISTANCEINFORMATIONAIRFORCECASUALTYASSISTANCEINFORMATIONAIRFORCECASUALTYASSISTANCEINFORMATION

TheAirForcePersonnelCenterwebsiteprovidesinformationonCasualtyAssistanceRepresentativesandSurvivorBenefitplans.

www.afpc.randolph.af.milwww.afpc.randolph.af.milwww.afpc.randolph.af.milwww.afpc.randolph.af.milwww.afpc.randolph.af.mil

AIRFORCELEGALSERVICESAGENCY,LEGALASSISTANCEDIVISIONAIRFORCELEGALSERVICESAGENCY,LEGALASSISTANCEDIVISIONAIRFORCELEGALSERVICESAGENCY,LEGALASSISTANCEDIVISIONAIRFORCELEGALSERVICESAGENCY,LEGALASSISTANCEDIVISIONAIRFORCELEGALSERVICESAGENCY,LEGALASSISTANCEDIVISION

TheAirForceLegalAssistanceDivision(AFLSA/JACA)carriesouttheoveralladministrationoftheAirForceLegalAssistanceandPreventiveLawprogramsandsetspolicyonlegalassistance,taxassistance,notary,andpreventivelawmattersthataffectAirForcepersonnelworldwide.

https://aflsa.jag.af.mil/GROUPS/AIR_FORCE/JAC/jaca/index.htmlhttps://aflsa.jag.af.mil/GROUPS/AIR_FORCE/JAC/jaca/index.htmlhttps://aflsa.jag.af.mil/GROUPS/AIR_FORCE/JAC/jaca/index.htmlhttps://aflsa.jag.af.mil/GROUPS/AIR_FORCE/JAC/jaca/index.htmlhttps://aflsa.jag.af.mil/GROUPS/AIR_FORCE/JAC/jaca/index.html



AIRFORCESURVIVORASSISTANCEPROGRAMAIRFORCESURVIVORASSISTANCEPROGRAMAIRFORCESURVIVORASSISTANCEPROGRAMAIRFORCESURVIVORASSISTANCEPROGRAMAIRFORCESURVIVORASSISTANCEPROGRAM

TheOfficeofSurvivorAssistancecoordinatesresourcestosupportfamilyneedsfollowinganunexpectedlossoflife.

http://survivorassistance.afsv.af.milhttp://survivorassistance.afsv.af.milhttp://survivorassistance.afsv.af.milhttp://survivorassistance.afsv.af.milhttp://survivorassistance.afsv.af.mil

EMPLOYERSUPPORTOFTHEGUARDANDRESERVE(ESGR)EMPLOYERSUPPORTOFTHEGUARDANDRESERVE(ESGR)EMPLOYERSUPPORTOFTHEGUARDANDRESERVE(ESGR)EMPLOYERSUPPORTOFTHEGUARDANDRESERVE(ESGR)EMPLOYERSUPPORTOFTHEGUARDANDRESERVE(ESGR)

TheUniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentActprovidesreemploymentprotectionandotherbenefitsforveteransandemployeeswhoperformmilitaryservice.ItclarifiestherightsandresponsibilitiesofNationalGuardandReservemembers,aswellastheircivilianemployers.TrainedESGRvolunteersandtheOmbudsmenServicesnationalstaff areavailabletopromptlyrespondtoinquiriesandconflictspresentedbyemployeesoremployers.

http://www.esgr.org/http://www.esgr.org/http://www.esgr.org/http://www.esgr.org/http://www.esgr.org/

NATIONALGUARDBUREAUFAMILYPROGRAMNATIONALGUARDBUREAUFAMILYPROGRAMNATIONALGUARDBUREAUFAMILYPROGRAMNATIONALGUARDBUREAUFAMILYPROGRAMNATIONALGUARDBUREAUFAMILYPROGRAM

TheNationalGuardFamilyProgramOn-lineCommunityTheNationalGuardFamilyProgramOn-lineCommunityTheNationalGuardFamilyProgramOn-lineCommunityTheNationalGuardFamilyProgramOn-lineCommunityTheNationalGuardFamilyProgramOn-lineCommunity

Afullrangeofinformation,referral,followupandsupporttoolsisofferedforArmyandAirNationalGuardmembersandtheirfamiliesthroughtwodistinctwebsites.

TheGuardFamilysiteisdesignedtofacilitatepersonalwellbeingandenhanceprofessionaldevelopmentthroughoutthedeploymentprocess.Eachstageofdeploymentisaddressedwithpracticalday-to-dayfamily

readinessinformation,educationalandawarenesstools,self-assessmentresourcesandinterventionstrategiestoaddressemotional,behavioral,mentalandphysicalwellness.TheGuardFamilywebsitecontainslinkstotheGuardfamilyassistanceprogram,payandbenefitinformation,legalservices,insurance,medicalanddentalbenefitsaswellassecurityandemergencyinformation.

TheNationalGuardBureauFamilyProgramoffersauniquewebsitethatisdesignedspecificallyforArmyandAirNationalGuardYouth.TheYouthsitecontainsageappropriateinformationandactivitiesdesignedforchildrenfromtwothrougheighteenyearsofage.Thesitealsooffersinteractivecoursesthataddressteendeploymentissues.

http://www.guardfamily.org/http://www.guardfamily.org/http://www.guardfamily.org/http://www.guardfamily.org/http://www.guardfamily.org/ NationalGuardFamilyProgramCommunityhttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orghttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orghttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orghttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orghttp://www.guardfamilyyouth.orgNationalGuardFamilyYouthProject

http://www.ang.af.milhttp://www.ang.af.milhttp://www.ang.af.milhttp://www.ang.af.milhttp://www.ang.af.mil AirNationalGuardWebsite



NATIONALINSTITUTEOFMENTALHEALTHNATIONALINSTITUTEOFMENTALHEALTHNATIONALINSTITUTEOFMENTALHEALTHNATIONALINSTITUTEOFMENTALHEALTHNATIONALINSTITUTEOFMENTALHEALTH

MentalHealthandMassViolence:Evidence-BasedEarlyPsychologicalinterventionforMentalHealthandMassViolence:Evidence-BasedEarlyPsychologicalinterventionforMentalHealthandMassViolence:Evidence-BasedEarlyPsychologicalinterventionforMentalHealthandMassViolence:Evidence-BasedEarlyPsychologicalinterventionforMentalHealthandMassViolence:Evidence-BasedEarlyPsychologicalinterventionforVictims/SurvivorsofMassViolence.AWorkshoptoReachConsensusonBestPracticesVictims/SurvivorsofMassViolence.AWorkshoptoReachConsensusonBestPracticesVictims/SurvivorsofMassViolence.AWorkshoptoReachConsensusonBestPracticesVictims/SurvivorsofMassViolence.AWorkshoptoReachConsensusonBestPracticesVictims/SurvivorsofMassViolence.AWorkshoptoReachConsensusonBestPractices

“Americanshavebeenexposedtoincreasedlevelsofmassviolenceandterrorismduringthepastdecade…Thereisanurgentneedtoevaluatethevariousformsofearlypsychologicalinterventionthatareincreasinglyofferedaspartofthefirstresponsetothesetraumaticevents.TheU.S.DepartmentsofDefense,Justice,HealthandHumanServices,VeteransAffairs,andtheAmericanRedCross…joinedtogethertoexaminetheevidenceassociatedwiththeseinterventionsandattempttoidentifywhatweknowiseffective,whatisnot,andwhatquestionsrequirefurtherresearch.”.http://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/massviolence.pdf http://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/massviolence.pdf http://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/massviolence.pdf http://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/massviolence.pdf http://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/massviolence.pdf

RESERVEAFFAIRSRESERVEAFFAIRSRESERVEAFFAIRSRESERVEAFFAIRSRESERVEAFFAIRS

ReservecomponentsincludetheArmyNationalGuard,ArmyReserve,NavalReserve,MarineCorpsReserve,AirNationalGuard,AirForceReserve,andCoastGuardReserve.

Thiswebsiteincludeslinkstothefollowingresources:FamilyReadinesstoolkitsandcalendar,aguidetoReservefamilymemberbenefitshandbook,healthbenefitsforreservecomponentmembersandtheirfamilies,reservecomponenthealthcarebenefitsuponreleasefromactivedutydemobilization,TriCaredentalprogram,returnandreunion,andlegalservices.

http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/familyreadiness.htmlhttp://www.defenselink.mil/ra/familyreadiness.htmlhttp://www.defenselink.mil/ra/familyreadiness.htmlhttp://www.defenselink.mil/ra/familyreadiness.htmlhttp://www.defenselink.mil/ra/familyreadiness.htmlhttp://www.army.mil/usar/http://www.army.mil/usar/http://www.army.mil/usar/http://www.army.mil/usar/http://www.army.mil/usar/ ArmyReservehttp://www.navres.navy.mil/navresfor/http://www.navres.navy.mil/navresfor/http://www.navres.navy.mil/navresfor/http://www.navres.navy.mil/navresfor/http://www.navres.navy.mil/navresfor/ NavalReservehttp://www.marforres.usmc.mil/http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/ MarineCorpsReservehttp://www.afreserve.com/home2_flash.asphttp://www.afreserve.com/home2_flash.asphttp://www.afreserve.com/home2_flash.asphttp://www.afreserve.com/home2_flash.asphttp://www.afreserve.com/home2_flash.asp AirForceReservehttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.htmlhttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.htmlhttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.htmlhttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.htmlhttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.html CoastGuardReservehttp://www.arng.army.milhttp://www.arng.army.milhttp://www.arng.army.milhttp://www.arng.army.milhttp://www.arng.army.mil ArmyNationalGuardhttp://www.ang.af.mil/http://www.ang.af.mil/http://www.ang.af.mil/http://www.ang.af.mil/http://www.ang.af.mil/ AirNationalGuard

USAFCHAPLAINSERVICEUSAFCHAPLAINSERVICEUSAFCHAPLAINSERVICEUSAFCHAPLAINSERVICEUSAFCHAPLAINSERVICE

Deliveringglobalministry,theUSAFChaplain’swebsiteprovidesspecificresourcesforcarerelatedtodeploymentformilitarymembersandfamilies.

http://www.usafhc.af.mil/readiness_newsletter/index.htmlhttp://www.usafhc.af.mil/readiness_newsletter/index.htmlhttp://www.usafhc.af.mil/readiness_newsletter/index.htmlhttp://www.usafhc.af.mil/readiness_newsletter/index.htmlhttp://www.usafhc.af.mil/readiness_newsletter/index.htmlhttp://www.usafhc.af.milhttp://www.usafhc.af.milhttp://www.usafhc.af.milhttp://www.usafhc.af.milhttp://www.usafhc.af.mil



USAFFAMILYADVOCACYPROGRAMUSAFFAMILYADVOCACYPROGRAMUSAFFAMILYADVOCACYPROGRAMUSAFFAMILYADVOCACYPROGRAMUSAFFAMILYADVOCACYPROGRAM

ThemissionoftheU.S.AirForceFamilyAdvocacyProgramistobuildhealthycommunitiesthroughimplementingprogramsdesignedforthepreventionandtreatmentofchildandspouseabuse.Atthissite,registeredstaffmemberscanviewnewsrelatingtoAirForcefamiliesandfamilyprogramsinthenewssection,lookupprogramsandpersonnelintheFAPNetdirectories,findanswerstocommonlyaskedquestionsintheFAQcomponent,andlookforotherrelatedlinksinthesitelinkscomponent.

http://www.airforcefap.orghttp://www.airforcefap.orghttp://www.airforcefap.orghttp://www.airforcefap.orghttp://www.airforcefap.org

USAFFAMILYMEMBERPROGRAMSUSAFFAMILYMEMBERPROGRAMSUSAFFAMILYMEMBERPROGRAMSUSAFFAMILYMEMBERPROGRAMSUSAFFAMILYMEMBERPROGRAMSCHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTERSCHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTERSCHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTERSCHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTERSCHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTERSFAMILYCHILDCAREHOMESFAMILYCHILDCAREHOMESFAMILYCHILDCAREHOMESFAMILYCHILDCAREHOMESFAMILYCHILDCAREHOMESSCHOOLAGEPROGRAMSSCHOOLAGEPROGRAMSSCHOOLAGEPROGRAMSSCHOOLAGEPROGRAMSSCHOOLAGEPROGRAMSYOUTHPROGRAMSYOUTHPROGRAMSYOUTHPROGRAMSYOUTHPROGRAMSYOUTHPROGRAMS

TheseAFfacilitiesprovidephysicalenvironmentsthatprotectchildrenandyouth.Thefourprogramssupportdevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiespromotingthesocial,emotional,cognitive,andphysicaldevelopmentofchildrenandadolescents.TolearnmoregotothefollowingFamilyMemberProgramlink:

http://www.afsv.af.milhttp://www.afsv.af.milhttp://www.afsv.af.milhttp://www.afsv.af.milhttp://www.afsv.af.mil

USAFSPECIALNEEDSIDENTIFICATIONANDASSIGNMENTCOORDINATIONUSAFSPECIALNEEDSIDENTIFICATIONANDASSIGNMENTCOORDINATIONUSAFSPECIALNEEDSIDENTIFICATIONANDASSIGNMENTCOORDINATIONUSAFSPECIALNEEDSIDENTIFICATIONANDASSIGNMENTCOORDINATIONUSAFSPECIALNEEDSIDENTIFICATIONANDASSIGNMENTCOORDINATION

TheSpecialNeedsIdentificationandAssignmentCoordinationprocesswebsiteprovidessupportforhelpingprofessionalswhoassistfamilymemberswithspecialmedicalandeducationalneedsforreassignmentpurposes.Linkstonationalorganizationsareprovided.HumanitarianreassignmentsandExceptionalFamilyMemberdefermentsarecompletedthroughtheAFPersonnelCenter.

http://www.affap.orghttp://www.affap.orghttp://www.affap.orghttp://www.affap.orghttp://www.affap.org

USAFSUICIDEPREVENTIONPROGRAMSUSAFSUICIDEPREVENTIONPROGRAMSUSAFSUICIDEPREVENTIONPROGRAMSUSAFSUICIDEPREVENTIONPROGRAMSUSAFSUICIDEPREVENTIONPROGRAMS

ThebasicprincipleoftheAirForceSuicidePreventionProgramistoinvolvethecommunityinmeetingtheneedsofthosewhoserveandtheirfamilies,whetherthatcommunityisattheirhomeinstallationorinthedeployedenvironment.”Suicidepreventionisanyactthataddressesqualityoflifeissuesforactivedutymembersandtheirfamilies.

https://www.afms.mil/afspphttps://www.afms.mil/afspphttps://www.afms.mil/afspphttps://www.afms.mil/afspphttps://www.afms.mil/afspp



U.S.ARMYCENTERFORHEALTHPROMOTIONANDPREVENTIVEMEDICINEU.S.ARMYCENTERFORHEALTHPROMOTIONANDPREVENTIVEMEDICINEU.S.ARMYCENTERFORHEALTHPROMOTIONANDPREVENTIVEMEDICINEU.S.ARMYCENTERFORHEALTHPROMOTIONANDPREVENTIVEMEDICINEU.S.ARMYCENTERFORHEALTHPROMOTIONANDPREVENTIVEMEDICINE

AirForcebasehelpingagenciesco-locatedwithArmypostscanlearnaboutresourcesprovidedforredeployingactivedutysoldiers,ArmyGuardmembersandReservists,andtheirfamilies.Theguidetoredeployingprovidesinformationtoaddressissuesorconcernsassociatedwithredeployment.

http://chppm-www.apgea.army.milhttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.milhttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.milhttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.milhttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil

U.S.ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICESU.S.ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICESU.S.ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICESU.S.ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICESU.S.ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICES

TheDeploymentReadiness websiteofferscontactwithFamilyReadinessGroups,handbooks,toolsfordeploymentpreparationandlinkstoArmyCommunityServices.

http://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_deployment/home.asphttp://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_deployment/home.asphttp://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_deployment/home.asphttp://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_deployment/home.asphttp://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_deployment/home.asp

U.S.ARMYSURGEONGENERALU.S.ARMYSURGEONGENERALU.S.ARMYSURGEONGENERALU.S.ARMYSURGEONGENERALU.S.ARMYSURGEONGENERAL

Anoverviewoftheemotionalcycleofdeployment,lessonslearnedwithpitfalls,andhelpfulhintsareprovided.ThewebsitelinksDeployment,HomelandDefense,FamilyMatters,andaBenefitsSignpost.TheU.S.ArmySurgeonGeneral,ArmyCenterforHealthPromotionandPreventiveMedicine,theArmyNationalGuard,andtheOfficeoftheChief,ArmyReservesponsorthiswebsite.

http://www.hooah4health.com/environment/deployment/emotionalcycle2.htmhttp://www.hooah4health.com/environment/deployment/emotionalcycle2.htmhttp://www.hooah4health.com/environment/deployment/emotionalcycle2.htmhttp://www.hooah4health.com/environment/deployment/emotionalcycle2.htmhttp://www.hooah4health.com/environment/deployment/emotionalcycle2.htm

U.S.DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICESU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICESU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICESU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICESU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICES

Communicatinginacrisis:RiskcommunicationsforpublicofficialsCommunicatinginacrisis:RiskcommunicationsforpublicofficialsCommunicatinginacrisis:RiskcommunicationsforpublicofficialsCommunicatinginacrisis:RiskcommunicationsforpublicofficialsCommunicatinginacrisis:Riskcommunicationsforpublicofficials

“Onechallengeduringtimesofcrisisishow informationiscommunicated tothepublic intimely,accuratewaysthatdonotheightenconcernandfear.”Abrief,readableprimerisprovidedthatdescribesbasicskillsandtechniquesforclear,effectivecrisiscommunications,informationdissemination,andtoolsformediarelations.

http://riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/http://riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/http://riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/http://riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/http://riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/

U.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITYU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITYU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITYU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITYU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITY

Topreparefornaturalorman-madeemergenciesthiswebsiteprovides“howto”informationonassemblingasupplykitanddevelopingafamilycommunicationplan.Withalittleplanningandcommonsenseyoucanbereadyfortheunexpected.LinksforCitizenCorps,AmericanRedCross,andstateagenciesinyourlocalareaareprovided.

http://www.ready.govhttp://www.ready.govhttp://www.ready.govhttp://www.ready.govhttp://www.ready.gov



U.S.NAVY,U.S.MARINECORPS,ANDU.S.COASTGUARDU.S.NAVY,U.S.MARINECORPS,ANDU.S.COASTGUARDU.S.NAVY,U.S.MARINECORPS,ANDU.S.COASTGUARDU.S.NAVY,U.S.MARINECORPS,ANDU.S.COASTGUARDU.S.NAVY,U.S.MARINECORPS,ANDU.S.COASTGUARD

LifelinesistheofficialsourceofqualityoflifeinformationfortheDepartmentoftheNavyandLifeLinesPartnerOrganizations.Thewebsiteprovidesmultiplearticlesforallphasesof deployment,plusresourcesandusefulchecklists.Linkstopartnerorganizations,U.S.MarineCorps,andU.S.CoastGuardareavailable.

http://www.lifelines2000.org/services/deploymenthttp://www.lifelines2000.org/services/deploymenthttp://www.lifelines2000.org/services/deploymenthttp://www.lifelines2000.org/services/deploymenthttp://www.lifelines2000.org/services/deploymenthttp://www.usn.milhttp://www.usn.milhttp://www.usn.milhttp://www.usn.milhttp://www.usn.milhttp://www.usmc.milhttp://www.usmc.milhttp://www.usmc.milhttp://www.usmc.milhttp://www.usmc.milhttp://www.uscg.milhttp://www.uscg.milhttp://www.uscg.milhttp://www.uscg.milhttp://www.uscg.mil



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ResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResources

CENTERFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTIONCENTERFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTIONCENTERFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTIONCENTERFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTIONCENTERFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTION

TerrorismandPublicHealth providesinformationforpartners,professionals,andthepublic.ThePublicHealthEmergencyPreparednessandResponse websiteadvisesreaderstogetthefactsandknowwhotocontactinanemergency.

Ifyoubelievethatyouhavebeenexposedtoabiologicalorchemicalagent,orifyoubelievean intentionalbiological threatwill occuroris occurring, pleasecontact your localhealthdepartmentand/oryourlocalpoliceorotherlawenforcementagency.Stateandselectedcounty/cityhealthdepartmentWebsitesareprovided.

http://www.cdc.gov/http://www.cdc.gov/http://www.cdc.gov/http://www.cdc.gov/http://www.cdc.gov/

DEPLOYMENTHEALTHCLINICALCENTERDEPLOYMENTHEALTHCLINICALCENTERDEPLOYMENTHEALTHCLINICALCENTERDEPLOYMENTHEALTHCLINICALCENTERDEPLOYMENTHEALTHCLINICALCENTER

Servicestoimprovepost-deploymenthealthacrossthemilitaryhealthsystemareprovidedonthiswebsite.Threecomponentsinclude:clinicalcare,information,communicationandeducation,anddeploymentrelatedresearch.DeploymentHealthHotline1-800-769-9699

http://www.pdhealth.milhttp://www.pdhealth.milhttp://www.pdhealth.milhttp://www.pdhealth.milhttp://www.pdhealth.mil

DEPLOYMENTHEALTHSUPPORTDEPLOYMENTHEALTHSUPPORTDEPLOYMENTHEALTHSUPPORTDEPLOYMENTHEALTHSUPPORTDEPLOYMENTHEALTHSUPPORT

TheDepartmentofDefenseDeploymentHealthSupportDirectorate,incooperationwiththeDefenseTechnicalInformationCenter,publishestheDeploymentLINKwebsitetoenhancethehealthofandsupportfordeployingforces.Tohelpmembersbetterprepareforpendingdeployments,thissiteincludespre-deploymenttips,pre-deploymenthealthassessments,travelandhealthadvisoriesthroughouttheworld,andinformationonimmunizationsandcountriestowhichyoumaybedeploying.

http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/deploy/prep/prep_intro.shtml/DeploymentTipshttp://deploymentlink.osd.mil/deploy/prep/prep_intro.shtml/DeploymentTipshttp://deploymentlink.osd.mil/deploy/prep/prep_intro.shtml/DeploymentTipshttp://deploymentlink.osd.mil/deploy/prep/prep_intro.shtml/DeploymentTipshttp://deploymentlink.osd.mil/deploy/prep/prep_intro.shtml/DeploymentTips



MEDLINEPLUSHEALTHINFORMATIONMEDLINEPLUSHEALTHINFORMATIONMEDLINEPLUSHEALTHINFORMATIONMEDLINEPLUSHEALTHINFORMATIONMEDLINEPLUSHEALTHINFORMATION

AwebsiteprovidingextensivehealthinformationfromtheNationalLibraryofMedicineandtheNationalInstituteofHealth.GovernmentinformationatNLMWebsitesisinthepublicdomain.Publicdomaininformationmaybefreelydistributedandcopied,butitisrequestedthatinanysubsequentusetheNationalLibraryofMedicine(NLM)begivenappropriateacknowledgement.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/temporomandibularjointdysfunction.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/temporomandibularjointdysfunction.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/temporomandibularjointdysfunction.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/temporomandibularjointdysfunction.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/temporomandibularjointdysfunction.html

MILITARYMEDICALSUPPORTOFFICEMILITARYMEDICALSUPPORTOFFICEMILITARYMEDICALSUPPORTOFFICEMILITARYMEDICALSUPPORTOFFICEMILITARYMEDICALSUPPORTOFFICE

TheMilitaryMedicalSupportOffice wasestablishedtoserveasthecentralizedTri-Servicepointofcontactforcustomerserviceandmedical/dentalcasemanagement;tocoordinatecivilianhealthcareservicesoutsideofthecognizanceofaMilitaryTreatmentFacilityforActiveDutymilitaryandReservecomponents.MembersarereferredtoaliaisonspecifictotheirservicebycallingMMSOCustomerSupport1-888-MHS-MMSO

http://mmso.med.navy.milhttp://mmso.med.navy.milhttp://mmso.med.navy.milhttp://mmso.med.navy.milhttp://mmso.med.navy.mil

TRI-CARETRI-CARETRI-CARETRI-CARETRI-CARE

WhenmemberoftheGuardandReserveareonactivedutyformorethan30days,theirfamily’shealthanddentalcareneedsarecoveredunderseveralTRICAREoptions.PleasemakesureyourinformationisupdatedwithDEERS.Forinstance,ifa familychoosestomovetoanewlocationwhentheservicemembergetsdeployed,TRICAREPrimemaynotbeofferedinthatnewlocation.Additionally,checkouttheGuidetoReserveFamilyMemberBenefits.Thisbookprovidesinformationaboutmilitarybenefits(toincludelegalassistance,pay,travel,etc.)availabletoReserve

Componentfamilymembers.

http://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfmhttp://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfmhttp://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfmhttp://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfmhttp://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfm



Section3Section3Section3Section3Section3DepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryDepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryDepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryDepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitaryDepartmentofDefense,U.S.Government,Veteran,andMilitary

AffiliatedOrganizationsAffiliatedOrganizationsAffiliatedOrganizationsAffiliatedOrganizationsAffiliatedOrganizations

AMERICANLEGIONAMERICANLEGIONAMERICANLEGIONAMERICANLEGIONAMERICANLEGION

TheAmericanLegionstandsreadytosupportourmenandwomeninuniformandtheirfamilieswiththeFamilySupportNetwork.Familiesinfinancialneed,withminorchildren,maycallontheTemporaryFinancialAssistanceprogramattheNationalHeadquarterstoassist.

http://www.legion.org/http://www.legion.org/http://www.legion.org/http://www.legion.org/http://www.legion.org/

AMERICANREDCROSSAMERICANREDCROSSAMERICANREDCROSSAMERICANREDCROSSAMERICANREDCROSS

Bothactive dutyand community-basedmilitary cancount on theRedCross toprovideemergencycommunicationsthatlinkthemwiththeirfamiliesbackhome,accesstofinancialassistance,counseling,andassistancetoveterans.Thewebsiteincludestipsforspousesof deployedmilitary.

http://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://redcross.org/serviceshttp://www.redcross.org/services/afes//MilitaryMembersandFamilieshttp://www.redcross.org/services/afes//MilitaryMembersandFamilieshttp://www.redcross.org/services/afes//MilitaryMembersandFamilieshttp://www.redcross.org/services/afes//MilitaryMembersandFamilieshttp://www.redcross.org/services/afes//MilitaryMembersandFamilies

BETTERBUSINESSBUREAUBETTERBUSINESSBUREAUBETTERBUSINESSBUREAUBETTERBUSINESSBUREAUBETTERBUSINESSBUREAU

TheBetterBusinessBureau(BBB)systemhasproventhatthemajorityofmarketplaceproblemscanbesolvedfairlythroughtheuseofvoluntaryself-regulationandconsumereducation.TheBBB’scoreservicesincludebusinessreliabilityreports,disputeresolution,truth-in-advertising,consumerandbusinesseducation,andcharityreview.

http://www.bbb.org/http://www.bbb.org/http://www.bbb.org/http://www.bbb.org/http://www.bbb.org/

DEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE,EQUALOPPORTUNITIESDIRECTORATEDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE,EQUALOPPORTUNITIESDIRECTORATEDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE,EQUALOPPORTUNITIESDIRECTORATEDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE,EQUALOPPORTUNITIESDIRECTORATEDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE,EQUALOPPORTUNITIESDIRECTORATE

ThisWebsite,developedbytheEducationalOpportunitiesDirectoratewithsupportfromNavyLifelines,providesinformationformilitaryfamilieswithspecialneeds.ItisdesignedtoshareinformationwithmilitaryfamiliesonDepartmentofDefenseeffortsandciviliancommunityprogramstosupportfamilieswithspecialneedswithinthemilitarycommunity.

http://www.efmconnections.orghttp://www.efmconnections.orghttp://www.efmconnections.orghttp://www.efmconnections.orghttp://www.efmconnections.org



DEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTURE

OPERATIONBUGOUTOPERATIONBUGOUTOPERATIONBUGOUTOPERATIONBUGOUTOPERATIONBUGOUT

AnAFYouthCollaborationProject,“OperationBugOut,”wasdesignedforyouth,ages3to8,toexperiencewhattheirparentsdoduringmilitaryexercisesanddeployments:recall,briefings,and

deploymentlineprocedures.AdraftPlanofActionforOperationBugOutinPDFformatishousedatthefollowingwebaddress,underEAFBYCPProgramUpdates.

http://www.nvgc.vt.edu/rdrum/ycp.htmlhttp://www.nvgc.vt.edu/rdrum/ycp.htmlhttp://www.nvgc.vt.edu/rdrum/ycp.htmlhttp://www.nvgc.vt.edu/rdrum/ycp.htmlhttp://www.nvgc.vt.edu/rdrum/ycp.html

DEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREDEPARTMENTOFDEFENSEANDU.S.DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTURE

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StepintoYourChild’sWorld isa toolkitforparentsofyoungchildren.TheCDandcreativematerialsprovideparentinginformationinthecontextofdeployment,relocation,anddangerouswork,aswell,asgeneralparentinginformation.

StayConnected isdesigned toenhancemilitary parent-teen relationships by facilitatingcommunication.Activities,CD,DVD,andvideotapescanbeusedathomeorinthecommunityandcanbeintegratedintoexistingprograms.

CommandBriefingMaterials CDsidentifylinkagesbetweenhealthyparenting,familyreadiness,andmissionreadiness.Materialsarebasedonresearchfrommilitaryandciviliansourceswithinterviewsandfocusgroupswithseniorcommanders,instructors,andprofessionalstaff.

Yourbase’sFamilySupportCenter,FamilyAdvocacyProgram,andChapelweremailedtheseproductsbytheDoDOfficeofFamilyPolicy.ThetoolkitsweredevelopedinpartnershipwiththeU.S.Dept.ofAgriculture’sCooperativeStateResearch,Education,andExtensionformilitaryspecificparentingresources.

http://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparentinghttp://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparentinghttp://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparentinghttp://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparentinghttp://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparenting

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TheFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)haslaunchedanenhancedversionofits“Calling

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TheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)enforcesavarietyofconsumerprotectionlawsandprovidesadviceonavoidingscams.Theiradvicecoverssuchtopicsasautomobilepurchases,credit,diet&fitness,identitytheft,investments,privacy,retailsales,andtelemarketing.ItswebsitealsoprovidestheabilitytofileconsumerfraudandidentitytheftcomplaintsdirectlytotheFTC.

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TheInternalRevenueService(IRS)websiteprovidesaccesstofederaltaxformsandpublications,filinginformation,taxtips,newsreleases,andlinkstostaterevenueoffices.TheIRSalsomaintainsaseparatewebsiteformembersofthearmedforceswithmilitary-

specificinformation,suchasincometaxfilingextensionsandincometaxexclusionsforthoseservingincombatzones.

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TheDepartmentofDefense(DoD)andtheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)jointlyoperatetheMilitarySentinelpublicwebsite,aninitiativeaimedatimprovingconsumerprotectionfor

DoDpersonnel.TheFTCdesignedMilitarySentineltocentralizetheon-linecollectionof consumerfraudandidentitytheftcomplaintsfromDoDpersonnel,whileprovidingeasyaccesstoconsumereducationandfraudpreventionresourcesandmaterials.

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TheU.S.DepartmentofHealth&HumanServices,AdministrationforChildren&Families,

operatestheNationalAdoptionInformationClearinghouse.Theadoptionclearinghouseisacomprehensivesourceonallaspectsofadoption.

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DeploymentLink,aMobilizationGuide,MedicalReadinessguide,aFamilyReadinessToolKit,andaccesstofreephonecardsforactivedutymembersareprovided.ResourcesareaffiliatedwiththeDepartmentofDefense,ReserveAffairs.

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Stressintheworkenvironmentmaybeaconsiderationfortheemployedfamilymembersof deployedmilitary.Stressofmodernworkandtheeffectsofstressonworkersafetyandhealth,andwaystoreducestressintheworkplaceareexamined.Researchandrecommendationsforthepreventionofwork-relatedillnessandinjuryareprovided.

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TargetingStress:aworkbooktomanagingstressinthemilitary isforallthosetouchedbymilitarylife—servicemember,familymember,retiree,andcivilianemployee—tobettercopewithmilitaryuniqueandeverydaystressorsoflife.

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CPSCisanIndependentFederalRegulatoryAgencythatworkstosavelivesandkeepfamiliessafebyreducingtheriskofinjuriesanddeathsassociatedwithconsumerproducts.CPSCinformsandeducatesconsumersaboutsafetyconcernssuchascurrentproductrecallsandrespondstoconsumerinquiries.

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DisasterHelp.govisdesignedtoassistvictimsofdisastersinlocatingtheresourcestheyneed.Thegoalofthesiteistocombinetheresourcesofallthefederalagenciesinourpartnershipinonecentrallocation.First.govhasinformationtohelpfamiliesidentifybenefitsandfindassistance,

alongwithsuggestionsforthosewhowanttohelp.

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TheDepartmentofVeteransAffairsmaintainsthiswebsite.Familymembersofdeceasedveteranscanfindinformationrelatedtobenefitsandpresidentialmemorialcertificates.

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TheSpousesandDependentsGateway provideslinkagestotheDoDwebsitesandresourcesforfamilymembersofactivedutymilitary.

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CommunicatingwithchildrenaboutdisastersCommunicatingwithchildrenaboutdisastersCommunicatingwithchildrenaboutdisastersCommunicatingwithchildrenaboutdisastersCommunicatingwithchildrenaboutdisasters

AdviceonCommunicatingwithChildrenaboutDisastersisofferedinapolicystatement,“HowPediatriciansPediatriciansPediatriciansPediatriciansPediatricianscanrespondtothepsychosocialimplicationsofdisasters.”

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PsychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisastersPsychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisastersPsychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisastersPsychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisastersPsychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisasters

“Psychosocialissuesforchildrenandfamiliesindisasters:AGuideforthe PrimaryCarePhysicianPrimaryCarePhysicianPrimaryCarePhysicianPrimaryCarePhysicianPrimaryCarePhysician”islocatedontheSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthAssociationwebsite.Thisispublished jointlybytheAmericanAcademyofPediatricsandtheUScenterforMentalHealthServices.

http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA3022.htmhttp://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA3022.htmhttp://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA3022.htmhttp://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA3022.htmhttp://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA3022.htm

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Thearticle,“Childdeathshitcommunitieshard:Disastersdemandpsychologicaltriage,”hasresourcesandendorsestheuseofdebriefingsdebriefingsdebriefingsdebriefingsdebriefings.

http://www.aap.org/advocacy/disarticle.htmhttp://www.aap.org/advocacy/disarticle.htmhttp://www.aap.org/advocacy/disarticle.htmhttp://www.aap.org/advocacy/disarticle.htmhttp://www.aap.org/advocacy/disarticle.htm

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Alistofchangesinachild’sbehaviorsisprovidedforparentsforparentsforparentsforparentsforparentstobealerttoafteradisaster.Thisarticleisavailableinfourlanguages.

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CounselingCorner hasalistofwaysthatparentsandadultsparentsandadultsparentsandadultsparentsandadultsparentsandadultscanhelpyoungchildrentodealwithtrauma.

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Homecoming:ResilienceafterWartimeHomecoming:ResilienceafterWartimeHomecoming:ResilienceafterWartimeHomecoming:ResilienceafterWartimeHomecoming:ResilienceafterWartime

Evenwhenthewarisover,stressanduncertaintycanrequiretheskillsofresiliencebothfromthosecominghomethosecominghomethosecominghomethosecominghomethosecominghomeandfromthosewhostayedhomethosewhostayedhomethosewhostayedhomethosewhostayedhomethosewhostayedhome.Resilienceisdefinedastheabilitytoadaptwellinthefaceofadversity,trauma,tragedy,threats,orothersignificantsourcesofstress.

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ChildrenNow isanindependent,nonpartisanorganizationsupportingparentsparentsparentsparentsparentsandchildren.ChildrenNowisdedicatedtoassuringthatchildrengrowupineconomicallysecurefamilies,whereparentscangotoworkconfidentthattheirchildrenaresupportedbyqualityhealthcoverage,apositivemediaenvironment,agoodearlyeducation,andsafe,enrichingactivitiestodoafterschool.

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TalkingwithKidsAboutToughIssuesTalkingwithKidsAboutToughIssuesTalkingwithKidsAboutToughIssuesTalkingwithKidsAboutToughIssuesTalkingwithKidsAboutToughIssues

Websiteprovidesarticlesand10tipsforparentsparentsparentsparentsparentstotalkwithyourchildrenearly.TheFoundationemphasizeseffortstoimprovethehealthandlifechancesofthedisadvantaged.

http://www.talkingwithkids.orghttp://www.talkingwithkids.orghttp://www.talkingwithkids.orghttp://www.talkingwithkids.orghttp://www.talkingwithkids.org

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Thewebsiteprovidestipsforpsychologistsandotherspsychologistsandotherspsychologistsandotherspsychologistsandotherspsychologistsandothers,soclickonWEBGUIDEandgotothespecialtopicontalkingaboutterrorism.ThewebguideisavailableinEnglish,Spanish,Arabic,

Farsi,Korean,UrduandVietnamese.

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Websitedesignedfor parents, caregivers, andadministrators parents, caregivers,andadministrators parents, caregivers, andadministrators parents, caregivers,andadministratorsparents,caregivers,andadministratorsbytheNationalChildCareInformationCenterandtheAdministrationforChildrenandFamilies,U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.Thewebsitedoesnotendorseanyorganization,publicationorresource.

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Anarticleforparents,teachers,andmentalhealthprofessionalsparents,teachers,andmentalhealthprofessionalsparents,teachers,andmentalhealthprofessionalsparents,teachers,andmentalhealthprofessionalsparents,teachers,andmentalhealthprofessionalsthatdescribestrauma,how

childrenofdifferentagesreacttotrauma,andhowtohelpthechildandadolescentsurvivorof trauma.

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HelpingyourchilddealwiththeterroristtragedyHelpingyourchilddealwiththeterroristtragedyHelpingyourchilddealwiththeterroristtragedyHelpingyourchilddealwiththeterroristtragedyHelpingyourchilddealwiththeterroristtragedy

Awebsiteforparents,kids,teens,andteachersparents,kids,teens,andteachersparents,kids,teens,andteachersparents,kids,teens,andteachersparents,kids,teens,andteachersdealingwithterroristattacks.KIDSHEALTH

isdevotedtoimprovingthehealthofchildrenandprovidesdoctor-approvedhealthinformationaboutchildrenfrombeforebirththroughadolescence.

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About Our Kids providesresourcesandarticlesfor parents, teachers andmental healthparents, teachers andmental healthparents, teachers andmental healthparents, teachers andmental healthparents, teachers andmental healthprofessionalsprofessionalsprofessionalsprofessionalsprofessionals that explainwar, terrorism,andattacksin theUnitedStates tochildrenand

adolescents.Includedaretipsonhowtohelpchildrencopeandsignsoftrauma-relatedstress.

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It’snotalwayswhatyousay,buthowyousayitthatmattersforyoungchildren.Hereishelpforparentsparentsparentsparentsparentstotalkwiththeirchildrenaboutsensitive,difficulttopics.

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Thearticleexplainshowadultsadultsadultsadultsadultscantalkwithchildrenaboutterroristattacks,alongwithsuggestionsforeducators,educators,educators,educators,educators,andlinkstoadditionalhelpfulresources.

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UNIVERSITYOFCALIFORNIALOSANGELESCenterforMentalHealthinSchools

WhattolookforwhenchildrenexperienceoverwhelmingeventsWhattolookforwhenchildrenexperienceoverwhelmingeventsWhattolookforwhenchildrenexperienceoverwhelmingeventsWhattolookforwhenchildrenexperienceoverwhelmingeventsWhattolookforwhenchildrenexperienceoverwhelmingevents

Helpscounselors,teachers,psychologists,andparentscounselors,teachers,psychologists,andparentscounselors,teachers,psychologists,andparentscounselors,teachers,psychologists,andparentscounselors,teachers,psychologists,andparentstoidentifycommonresponsesthatchildrenoftenexperienceinthewakeofoverwhelmingevents:persistentfearsaboutbeingseparatedfromtheirfamilies,sleepdisturbances,lossofconcentrationandirritability,physicalcomplaints,andwithdrawalandlistlessness.

http://smhp.psych.ucla.eduhttp://smhp.psych.ucla.eduhttp://smhp.psych.ucla.eduhttp://smhp.psych.ucla.eduhttp://smhp.psych.ucla.edu



HelpingTeensHelpingTeensHelpingTeensHelpingTeensHelpingTeens

EDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITY

TalkingtoChildrenaboutViolenceTalkingtoChildrenaboutViolenceTalkingtoChildrenaboutViolenceTalkingtoChildrenaboutViolenceTalkingtoChildrenaboutViolence

Whatifteensdon’twanttotalk,oriftheyarefascinatedbyviolentevents?EducatorsforSocialResponsibilitymayhaveanswersforteachers,parents,teachers,parents,teachers,parents,teachers,parents,teachers,parents,familiesandclassrooms.

http://www.esrnational.org/guide.htmhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htmhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htmhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htmhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm


Reactionstotrauma:SuggestionsforteensReactionstotrauma:SuggestionsforteensReactionstotrauma:SuggestionsforteensReactionstotrauma:SuggestionsforteensReactionstotrauma:Suggestionsforteens

Thiswebsiteprovidesbriefinformationforparentsofteensparentsofteensparentsofteensparentsofteensparentsofteensonnormalreactionstotrauma,andhowtheycanhelpthemselves.

http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.html

NATIONALMENTALHEALTHANDEDUCATIONCENTERNATIONALMENTALHEALTHANDEDUCATIONCENTERNATIONALMENTALHEALTHANDEDUCATIONCENTERNATIONALMENTALHEALTHANDEDUCATIONCENTERNATIONALMENTALHEALTHANDEDUCATIONCENTER

HelpingChildrenCopewithDisasterHelpingChildrenCopewithDisasterHelpingChildrenCopewithDisasterHelpingChildrenCopewithDisasterHelpingChildrenCopewithDisaster

Whennootherwordscometomind,ahugandsaying,“Thisisreallyhardforus,”willwork,advisestheNationalMentalHealthandEducation

Center.Thishandoutfor parentsparentsparentsparentsparentsdescribeschildren’scommonreactionsbyagegroupandwaystohelpchildrenandteens,astheadultsstrugglethemselvestomakesenseoflifeand

feelincontrol.

http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.htmlhttp://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.html

NORTHCAROLINASTATE’SCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONSERVICENORTHCAROLINASTATE’SCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONSERVICENORTHCAROLINASTATE’SCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONSERVICENORTHCAROLINASTATE’SCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONSERVICENORTHCAROLINASTATE’SCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONSERVICE

StrategiesforParentsandTeachersStrategiesforParentsandTeachersStrategiesforParentsandTeachersStrategiesforParentsandTeachersStrategiesforParentsandTeachers

Focusingonthethemesofattachmentandseparation,thiswebsiteoffers parentsandteachersparentsandteachersparentsandteachersparentsandteachersparentsandteachersspecificactivitiesandideasforfamiliesandclassrooms,withsomehelpfuladviceforteensandhighschools.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.htmlhttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.htmlhttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.htmlhttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.htmlhttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.html



HelpingAdultsHelpingAdultsHelpingAdultsHelpingAdultsHelpingAdults

AMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATION

CopingwithTerrorismCopingwithTerrorismCopingwithTerrorismCopingwithTerrorismCopingwithTerrorism

Commonreactionsareexplained,pluswaysadultsadultsadultsadultsadultscanhelpthemselvesandtheirchildren.

http://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.html

AMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATIONAMERICANPSYCHOLOGICALASSOCIATION

TargetingstressorsandsolutionsTargetingstressorsandsolutionsTargetingstressorsandsolutionsTargetingstressorsandsolutionsTargetingstressorsandsolutions

“PsychologyatWork”identifiessourcesofstressintheworkplace,feelingsofpowerlessness,

traumaticevents,safetyconcerns,andsomerealisticsolutions.

http://helping.apa.org/work/stress5.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/work/stress5.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/work/stress5.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/work/stress5.htmlhttp://helping.apa.org/work/stress5.html

ARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITYARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITYARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITYARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITYARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITY

FindingWaystoHelpYourself FindingWaystoHelpYourself FindingWaystoHelpYourself FindingWaystoHelpYourself FindingWaystoHelpYourself

It’shardtohelpchildrenwiththeirfeelingswhenadultsthemselvesfeelstunned,confused,oranxious.Here’ssomegoodadviceforadults.

http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218

HelpingOthersHelpingOthersHelpingOthersHelpingOthersHelpingOthers

NETWORKFORGOOD.ORGNETWORKFORGOOD.ORGNETWORKFORGOOD.ORGNETWORKFORGOOD.ORGNETWORKFORGOOD.ORG

FindingWaystoHelpOthersFindingWaystoHelpOthersFindingWaystoHelpOthersFindingWaystoHelpOthersFindingWaystoHelpOthers

Twenty-fourorganizations,includingtheRedCrossandNationalMentoringPartnership,havecoordinatedeffortswithgovernmentagenciestoorganizehelpforstrickencommunities.CheckyourlocalpaperorTVforlocalinformationondonatingbloodormoney.Hereisalistofnationalorganizationsthatcanchannelyourdonationstothosewhoneeditmost.

http://www.networkforgood.org/http://www.networkforgood.org/http://www.networkforgood.org/http://www.networkforgood.org/http://www.networkforgood.org/



Section5Section5Section5Section5Section5ResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunitiesResourcesforCaregivers,Teachers,andCommunities

CORNELLCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONCORNELLCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONCORNELLCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONCORNELLCOOPERATIVEEXTENSIONCORNELLCOOPERATIVEEXTENSION

RememberingSeptember11RememberingSeptember11RememberingSeptember11RememberingSeptember11RememberingSeptember11

ResilientCommunities providesguidanceandsupportforfamilies,youth,communitiesandworkleaders,supervisors,andemployees.

http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/

DISTRICTOFCOLUMBIAPUBLICSCHOOLSDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIAPUBLICSCHOOLSDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIAPUBLICSCHOOLSDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIAPUBLICSCHOOLSDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIAPUBLICSCHOOLS

TalkingtoPublicSchoolStudentsaboutDisastersTalkingtoPublicSchoolStudentsaboutDisastersTalkingtoPublicSchoolStudentsaboutDisastersTalkingtoPublicSchoolStudentsaboutDisastersTalkingtoPublicSchoolStudentsaboutDisasters

TheD.C.PublicSchoolshasanoutlineofwhattoexpectandhowtoreact,whenthenewsoreventsupsetchildren.

http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/emergency/emergpreplinks.htmlhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/emergency/emergpreplinks.htmlhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/emergency/emergpreplinks.htmlhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/emergency/emergpreplinks.htmlhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/emergency/emergpreplinks.html

INTERNATIONALCRITICALINCIDENTSTRESSFOUNDATIONINTERNATIONALCRITICALINCIDENTSTRESSFOUNDATIONINTERNATIONALCRITICALINCIDENTSTRESSFOUNDATIONINTERNATIONALCRITICALINCIDENTSTRESSFOUNDATIONINTERNATIONALCRITICALINCIDENTSTRESSFOUNDATION

TheInternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation,Inc.(ICISF)isanon-profit,openmembership

foundationdedicatedtothepreventionandmitigationofdisablingstressthroughtheprovisionof:education,trainingandsupportservicesforallemergencyservicesprofessions;continuingeducationandtraininginemergencymentalhealthservicesforpsychologists,psychiatrists,socialworkersandlicensedprofessionalcounselors;andconsultationintheestablishmentofcrisisanddisasterresponseProgramsforvariedorganizationsandcommunitiesworldwide.

www.icisf.orgwww.icisf.orgwww.icisf.orgwww.icisf.orgwww.icisf.org

KIDSCOUNTKIDSCOUNTKIDSCOUNTKIDSCOUNTKIDSCOUNT,,,,,ANNIEE.CASEYFOUNDATIONANNIEE.CASEYFOUNDATIONANNIEE.CASEYFOUNDATIONANNIEE.CASEYFOUNDATIONANNIEE.CASEYFOUNDATION

KIDSCOUNTisanationalandstate-by-stateefforttotrackthestatusofchildrenintheU.S.Byprovidingpolicymakersandcitizenswithbenchmarksofchildwellbeing,KIDSCOUNTseekstoenrichlocal,state,andnationaldiscussionsconcerningwaystosecurebetterfuturesforallchildren.

http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/



NATIONALASSOCIATIONFORTHEEDUCATIONOFYOUNGCHILDRENNATIONALASSOCIATIONFORTHEEDUCATIONOFYOUNGCHILDRENNATIONALASSOCIATIONFORTHEEDUCATIONOFYOUNGCHILDRENNATIONALASSOCIATIONFORTHEEDUCATIONOFYOUNGCHILDRENNATIONALASSOCIATIONFORTHEEDUCATIONOFYOUNGCHILDREN

DiscussingtheNewswith3-to7-Year-Olds:WhattoDo?DiscussingtheNewswith3-to7-Year-Olds:WhattoDo?DiscussingtheNewswith3-to7-Year-Olds:WhattoDo?DiscussingtheNewswith3-to7-Year-Olds:WhattoDo?DiscussingtheNewswith3-to7-Year-Olds:WhattoDo?

Intimesofgreatdistress,youngchildrenneedtohearthat,“yourgrownupsathomeandyourgrownupsatschoolknowhowtotakecareofyou.”Herearespecificclassroomsuggestions.

http://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htmhttp://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htmhttp://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htmhttp://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htmhttp://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htm


Memorials/Activities/RitualsFollowingTraumaticEvents:SuggestionsforSchoolsMemorials/Activities/RitualsFollowingTraumaticEvents:SuggestionsforSchoolsMemorials/Activities/RitualsFollowingTraumaticEvents:SuggestionsforSchoolsMemorials/Activities/RitualsFollowingTraumaticEvents:SuggestionsforSchoolsMemorials/Activities/RitualsFollowingTraumaticEvents:SuggestionsforSchools

Schoolmemorials,ceremonies,ormemoryactivitiesfollowingtraumaticexperiencesserveanimportantfunctioninthehealingprocessforbothstudentsandstaff.Guidanceisofferedonplanningsuchactivities.

http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.html

NATIONALEDUCATIONASSOCIATIONNATIONALEDUCATIONASSOCIATIONNATIONALEDUCATIONASSOCIATIONNATIONALEDUCATIONASSOCIATIONNATIONALEDUCATIONASSOCIATION

CrisisCommunicationsGuideandToolkitCrisisCommunicationsGuideandToolkitCrisisCommunicationsGuideandToolkitCrisisCommunicationsGuideandToolkitCrisisCommunicationsGuideandToolkit

Thistoolkitoffersapproachesandactivitiesforschoolsatthetimeofcrisis,aswellasintheaftermath–waystoreturntoanew“normal”andhelpinunderstandinghowchildrenandteensrespondtotraumaandstress.

http://www.nea.org/crisishttp://www.nea.org/crisishttp://www.nea.org/crisishttp://www.nea.org/crisishttp://www.nea.org/crisis

NATIONALMENTALHEALTHASSOCIATIONNATIONALMENTALHEALTHASSOCIATIONNATIONALMENTALHEALTHASSOCIATIONNATIONALMENTALHEALTHASSOCIATIONNATIONALMENTALHEALTHASSOCIATION

HelpingChildrenHandleDisaster-RelatedAnxietyHelpingChildrenHandleDisaster-RelatedAnxietyHelpingChildrenHandleDisaster-RelatedAnxietyHelpingChildrenHandleDisaster-RelatedAnxietyHelpingChildrenHandleDisaster-RelatedAnxiety

Theassociationremindsusthateachchildrespondsdifferentlytodisasters,dependingonhisorherunderstandingandmaturity.TheNationalMentalHealthAssociation(1-800-969-6642)canprovideyouwithinformationaboutyourlocalmentalhealthassociationorlocalAmericanRed

Crosschapter.

http://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfmhttp://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfmhttp://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfmhttp://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfmhttp://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfm



PURDUEEXTENSIONPURDUEEXTENSIONPURDUEEXTENSIONPURDUEEXTENSIONPURDUEEXTENSION

Helpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism—oneyearlaterHelpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism—oneyearlaterHelpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism—oneyearlaterHelpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism—oneyearlaterHelpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism—oneyearlater

Thiswebsiteprovidesmultiplearticlesonhelpingchildrentalkaboutterrorism.Accessisprovidedtomediaresourcesandtake-awayprintablematerialsfordistribution.

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.htmlhttp://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.htmlhttp://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.htmlhttp://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.htmlhttp://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.html

TalkingaboutHatredTalkingaboutHatredTalkingaboutHatredTalkingaboutHatredTalkingaboutHatred

COUNCILONAMERICANISLAMICRELATIONSCOUNCILONAMERICANISLAMICRELATIONSCOUNCILONAMERICANISLAMICRELATIONSCOUNCILONAMERICANISLAMICRELATIONSCOUNCILONAMERICANISLAMICRELATIONS

ReportingHarassmentReportingHarassmentReportingHarassmentReportingHarassmentReportingHarassment

Ifyouoryourchildrenhavebeensubjectedtoharassmentorattack,thiswebsitehasguidelines,aphonenumber,andanonlinereportingform.

http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/

EDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITYEDUCATORSFORSOCIALRESPONSIBILITY

WhattoDoaboutPrejudice?WhattoDoaboutPrejudice?WhattoDoaboutPrejudice?WhattoDoaboutPrejudice?WhattoDoaboutPrejudice?

Ifyouarehearinganincreaseinprejudicedanti-Arabcomments,youcan

intervene.Here’ssupportandadvice.

http://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotryhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotryhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotryhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotryhttp://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotry


PromotingToleranceandPeaceinChildren:TipsforParentsandSchoolsPromotingToleranceandPeaceinChildren:TipsforParentsandSchoolsPromotingToleranceandPeaceinChildren:TipsforParentsandSchoolsPromotingToleranceandPeaceinChildren:TipsforParentsandSchoolsPromotingToleranceandPeaceinChildren:TipsforParentsandSchools

“Whileangerisanormalresponsefeltbymany,wemustensurethatwedo

notcompoundanalreadygreattragedyandreactagainstinnocentindividualswithvengeanceandintolerance.”Findkeymessagesforadultstohelpchildrenandthemselves.

http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.htmlhttp://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.html



NATIONALASSOCIATIONOFSOCIALWORKERSNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFSOCIALWORKERSNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFSOCIALWORKERSNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFSOCIALWORKERSNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFSOCIALWORKERS

WebsiteaccesstoHealthLinks,WashingtonUniversity,andHarvardUniversityforsupportwithanti-discriminationandissuesrelatedtoterrorism.GotoHealthLinks,SocialWorkAssociationsandorganizations,TopicsA-Z.September11

http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/newshttp://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/newshttp://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/newshttp://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/newshttp://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/news

NATIONALPARENTTEACHERSASSOCIATIONNATIONALPARENTTEACHERSASSOCIATIONNATIONALPARENTTEACHERSASSOCIATIONNATIONALPARENTTEACHERSASSOCIATIONNATIONALPARENTTEACHERSASSOCIATION

HelpagainstHatredHelpagainstHatredHelpagainstHatredHelpagainstHatredHelpagainstHatred

Alongwithadviceforparentsontalkingwithchildren,theNationalPTAhaspostedinformationontalkingwithchildrenabouthatredandprejudice.InformationisavailableinbothEnglishandSpanish.

http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asphttp://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asphttp://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asphttp://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asphttp://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asp

NEWYORKUNIVERSITYCHILDSTUDYCENTERNEWYORKUNIVERSITYCHILDSTUDYCENTERNEWYORKUNIVERSITYCHILDSTUDYCENTERNEWYORKUNIVERSITYCHILDSTUDYCENTERNEWYORKUNIVERSITYCHILDSTUDYCENTER

WhenHurtLeadstoHateWhenHurtLeadstoHateWhenHurtLeadstoHateWhenHurtLeadstoHateWhenHurtLeadstoHate

Asadultsweneedtobeawareofandstanduptophysicalandemotionalhateandempowerourchildrentodothesame.ThisarticlefromtheNewYorkUniversityChildStudyCenterhasideasforhowparentscanhelp

childrendealwiththiscrisiswithoutbecomingprejudiced,stereotypingspecificgroups,orretaliatingwithactsofbias.

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.htmlhttp://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.htmlhttp://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.htmlhttp://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.htmlhttp://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.html



Section 6

Support for Casualty, Grief, Loss, and Recovery

HelpingAdultsandFamiliesHelpingAdultsandFamiliesHelpingAdultsandFamiliesHelpingAdultsandFamiliesHelpingAdultsandFamilies

AIRCRASHSUPPORTNETWORKAIRCRASHSUPPORTNETWORKAIRCRASHSUPPORTNETWORKAIRCRASHSUPPORTNETWORKAIRCRASHSUPPORTNETWORK

Thisnonpolitical,non-profit,organizationaidsandfacilitatesthegrievingprocessofpeopleaffectedbyorinvolvedinanaircrashbysupport,referral,andpartnershipofsurvivorsandvolunteers.

http://www.accesshelp.org/http://www.accesshelp.org/http://www.accesshelp.org/http://www.accesshelp.org/http://www.accesshelp.org/

COMPASSIONATEFRIENDSCOMPASSIONATEFRIENDSCOMPASSIONATEFRIENDSCOMPASSIONATEFRIENDSCOMPASSIONATEFRIENDS

Thewebsiteissponsoredbyanationalnonprofit,self-helporganization.Supportisofferedtofamilieswhoaregrievingthedeathofachildofanyage,fromanycause.

www.compassionatefriends.orgwww.compassionatefriends.orgwww.compassionatefriends.orgwww.compassionatefriends.orgwww.compassionatefriends.org

CRISIS,GRIEF&HEALINGCRISIS,GRIEF&HEALINGCRISIS,GRIEF&HEALINGCRISIS,GRIEF&HEALINGCRISIS,GRIEF&HEALING

Awebsitesponsoredprivatelybyaprofessionalspeaker,author,andtherapistthatfocusesonmasculinegriefandhealingformen.

www.webhealing.comwww.webhealing.comwww.webhealing.comwww.webhealing.comwww.webhealing.com

GOLDSTARWIVESGOLDSTARWIVESGOLDSTARWIVESGOLDSTARWIVESGOLDSTARWIVES

Anon-profit,nationalserviceorganizationwebsitethatsupportsallcalleduponinapersonalwaytoshareinthe“lastfullmeasureofdevotion”toourcountryandmankind.

www.goldstarwives.orgwww.goldstarwives.orgwww.goldstarwives.orgwww.goldstarwives.orgwww.goldstarwives.org

GRIEF,LOSSANDRECOVERYGRIEF,LOSSANDRECOVERYGRIEF,LOSSANDRECOVERYGRIEF,LOSSANDRECOVERYGRIEF,LOSSANDRECOVERY

Thiswebpagelinkstoliteratureandinformationaboutloss,grief,andtrauma.On-linesupportisnotprovided.

www.erichad.comwww.erichad.comwww.erichad.comwww.erichad.comwww.erichad.com



GRIEFNETGRIEFNETGRIEFNETGRIEFNETGRIEFNET

ThisInternetcommunityofover30e-mailsupportgroupshastwowebsitesdevotedtoonlinegriefsupport,loss,andgriefissues.DIDSAIDisavailableforchildren.

http://rivendell.orghttp://rivendell.orghttp://rivendell.orghttp://rivendell.orghttp://rivendell.org

GRIEFRECOVERYONLINE-WIDOWSANDORPHANSGRIEFRECOVERYONLINE-WIDOWSANDORPHANSGRIEFRECOVERYONLINE-WIDOWSANDORPHANSGRIEFRECOVERYONLINE-WIDOWSANDORPHANSGRIEFRECOVERYONLINE-WIDOWSANDORPHANS

Anon-profitcorporationdevelopedthiswebsitetoprovidesolaceforthebereavedandthosewhocareforthem.

www.groww.orgwww.groww.orgwww.groww.orgwww.groww.orgwww.groww.org

SENAFOUNDATIONSENAFOUNDATIONSENAFOUNDATIONSENAFOUNDATIONSENAFOUNDATION

Thisautonomous,non-profiteducationalorganizationprovidesfreesupportforgriefandlossandcatastrophicloss.

www.sena.orgwww.sena.orgwww.sena.orgwww.sena.orgwww.sena.org

TRAGEDYASSISTANCEPROGRAMFORSURVIVORS(TAPS)TRAGEDYASSISTANCEPROGRAMFORSURVIVORS(TAPS)TRAGEDYASSISTANCEPROGRAMFORSURVIVORS(TAPS)TRAGEDYASSISTANCEPROGRAMFORSURVIVORS(TAPS)TRAGEDYASSISTANCEPROGRAMFORSURVIVORS(TAPS)

TAPS,anon-profitorganizationforthosewhohavelostalovedoneonactivedutywiththe

ArmedForces,providesamilitarysurvivorpeersupportnetwork...

http://www.taps.orghttp://www.taps.orghttp://www.taps.orghttp://www.taps.orghttp://www.taps.org

THESHIVAFOUNDATIONTHESHIVAFOUNDATIONTHESHIVAFOUNDATIONTHESHIVAFOUNDATIONTHESHIVAFOUNDATION

Thisnot-forprofit,non-sectarianorganizationwebsiteiscommittedtodevelopingresourcesforsupportinthegrievingprocesstoindividuals,families,andcommunities.

www.goodgrief.orgwww.goodgrief.orgwww.goodgrief.orgwww.goodgrief.orgwww.goodgrief.org

WIDOWNETWIDOWNETWIDOWNETWIDOWNETWIDOWNET

Aninformationandself-helpresourcedevelopedbyandforwidowsandwidowersfacinggrief,

bereavement,andtherecoveryprocess.AARPresourcelistingsareprovided.

www.fortnet.org/WidowNetwww.fortnet.org/WidowNetwww.fortnet.org/WidowNetwww.fortnet.org/WidowNetwww.fortnet.org/WidowNet



WINGSOFLIGHTWINGSOFLIGHTWINGSOFLIGHTWINGSOFLIGHTWINGSOFLIGHT

Anon-profitorganizationprovidingsupporttofamilies,friends,andrescueandsupportpersonnelinvolvedwithdeaths,catastrophiclosses,andthosewhosurvive.ReferralsareoftenmadetotheInternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation,Ellicott,MD,andADEC,

AssociationofDeathEducationandCounseling.

www.wingsoflight.orgwww.wingsoflight.orgwww.wingsoflight.orgwww.wingsoflight.orgwww.wingsoflight.org

HelpingChildrenwithGrief HelpingChildrenwithGrief HelpingChildrenwithGrief HelpingChildrenwithGrief HelpingChildrenwithGrief

ALLKIDSGRIEVEALLKIDSGRIEVEALLKIDSGRIEVEALLKIDSGRIEVEALLKIDSGRIEVE

Allkidsexperienceloss.Thekeyistohelpchildrenchanneltheirgriefintopersonalgrowth,notviolenceordestructivebehavior.AllKidsGrieve.orgoffersbooks,classroomstrategies,andinformationonhowtostartsupport

groupsforkids.

http://www.allkidsgrieve.orghttp://www.allkidsgrieve.orghttp://www.allkidsgrieve.orghttp://www.allkidsgrieve.orghttp://www.allkidsgrieve.org

AMERICANACADEMYOFCHILDANDADOLESCENTPSYCHIATRYAMERICANACADEMYOFCHILDANDADOLESCENTPSYCHIATRYAMERICANACADEMYOFCHILDANDADOLESCENTPSYCHIATRYAMERICANACADEMYOFCHILDANDADOLESCENTPSYCHIATRYAMERICANACADEMYOFCHILDANDADOLESCENTPSYCHIATRY

Whenafamilymemberdies,childrenreactdifferentlyfromadults.Addingtoachild’sshockandconfusionatthedeathofabrother,sister,orparentistheunavailabilityofotherfamilymembers,whomaybesoshaken

bygriefthattheyarenotabletocopewiththenormalresponsibilityof Childcare.

http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htmhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htmhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htmhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htmhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htm

HOSPICENETHOSPICENETHOSPICENETHOSPICENETHOSPICENET

Mostofthetimeadultsarereluctanttotalkaboutdeathwithchildren.ThesebrochuresfromHospiceNetprovidehelpfulguidancefortalkingabout

deathwithchildrenandteenagers.

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