ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE READY FAMILIES PROGRAM

www.NGPEC-Family.org

Key Missions of the Program

nInformation

nKnowledge is King

nCommunication

nThe Right Information, the Right Way

nParticipation—Involvement

nVolunteerism/Feeling a Part

nConnection—Sponsorship/Support

nAt the Beginning of Service and In Times of Need

nEducation —Training

nNot Just on Guard Issues but on Life Issues

nSustainable & Flexible Program

•As Family’s Needs Change so do Command Mission’s During Peace and War


	The Key Missions of Operation Ready Families

	•Information
		Knowledge is King. We are an information & education network—a conduit for the flow of accurate info
		We believe in providing as much information as possible and letting Soldiers and their families glean
		what they need.
	•Communication
		The *Right Information*, given in the *Right Way*, at the *right time*, to the *right people*! No rumors
	•Participation -- Involvement
		Volunteerism/Feeling a vital and helpful Part of the Chain—with a sense of Belonging! Even if not deployed, the Guard takes up a huge amount of time in family life. Getting involved means you know what that big thing called the Guard is all about and how it can help enhance YOUR life.
	•Connection – Support/Sponsorship
		At the Beginning of Service—In-processing—FP briefing opportunity gives 1^st impression of FP
		From the moment a new Soldier arrives, sponsorship and support should be ready for them.
		The Welcome of family members gives their 1^st impression of PEC. In Times of Need be there!
	•Instruction/Preparation—Training
	Every time family members interact or come to PEC —these are training opportunities.
	The FRG meetings are training times.
		Training is not just on Guard Issues but on *Life Issues*. Provide training on Army Emergency Relief, legal issues
		at the same time you train on home budget and communication skills. Training is part of the rewards of volunteerism, and part of the benefits of military family life!

	Each of these KEYS unlocks the potential for self-sufficiency and stability during required separations from home for service and in
	day-to-day business
	.
	Now that we know WHAT our purpose is WHEN do we share, communicate, instruct??