1	"ESSENTIALS" ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE FAMILY PROGRAM and its FRG Presented By Andrea Allen
2	Purpose of the Program Empower families to be self reliant and responsibly interdependent Retention Taking care of troops
3	WHO/WHAT is a Family Readiness Group? An organization of family members, volunteers, and military/civilian employees belonging to a unit/ organization that together provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and a network of communication among the family members, the chain of command, and community resources.
4	Key Missions of the Program Information Knowledge is King Communication The Right Information, the Right Way Participation—Involvement Volunteerism/Feeling a Part Connection—Sponsorship/Support At the Beginning of Service and In Times of Need Education —Training Not Just on Guard Issues but on Life Issues Sustainable & Flexible Program As Family’s Needs Change so do Command Mission’s During Peace and War
5	Essentials of Viable Program In-processing—introduction Welcoming opportunities —invitation Deployment— Prep to Post Support Recognitions & Farewells
6	Success in Family Readiness Command Leadership Supporting Families and Requiring Staff (Mil/Civ) Responsibility. Each Soldier Ensuring Their Family is Ready and Informed. Families Becoming Involved in the Family Readiness Group and Family Program Activities. All Three Working as One Team to Sustain & Improve Readiness and Quality of Life
7	Why is An FRG So Important? During normal duty, a FRG forms a strong network of families and personnel. This network helps prepare families for TDY or deployment, and it helps ensure that all arrangements are complete. During TDY or deployment, the network helps support families. The FRG and the network together help families get what they need. Service members are better able to concentrate on their duties when they don’t have to worry about family matters.
8	What’s Up With PEC’s FRG? Continued Greatness -- Volunteer Committees Welcome Wagon Deployed Soldier’s Family Support Team Communication Tree (Phone calls, Emails, Newsletter, Web/Blog, etc.) Special Projects Better Opportunities For Single Soldiers (BOSS) Preparing Soldiers and families for deployment Sponsoring PEC Learning Opportunities Sponsoring PEC Family Activities Sponsoring NGB Family Conference Attendance Maintaining a Communication Network that Works
9	The Challenge? Making FRG one that works for YOU and PEC’s Mission!
10	PEC Family Program
11	How Can We Serve You? Link you with PEC families Provide you with resources Connect you with national information and training Encourage/coach your family readiness success
12	How Can You Connect? Attend Monthly Meetings & Coffees Participate in Events Interact with Group Activities Volunteer for Initiatives Ensure the FRG has your contact information so we can connect via face-to-face, phone, email, newsletters, website because… We want to connect with YOU!
13	"CONTACT:" CONTACT: Andrea Allen (501) 212-4885 AndreaAllen4@pec.ngb.army.mil www.NGPEC-Family.org or www.pec.ngb.army.mil