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Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs) provide programs to help Sailors and families during deployments, return, and reintegration.

A command-sponsored meeting providing specific information about deployment preparation.

A tool to organize preparations for a deployment.

Specific FFSC programs for IA spouses and families, addressing unique needs.

A guide for IA families, offering information relevant to their specific deployment challenges.

Groups supporting families during deployment, and reintegration phases.

FFSC liaison program assigning representatives to each military command.

The process of adjusting back to normal life after a deployment, a period that may take months.

An official representative of the Commanding Officer, facilitating communication between the command and its family members.

Online training providing basic knowledge about the Ombudsman Program.

Program preparing service members and families for civilian life after military service.

Standards service members must meet to prepare for civilian careers.

Mandatory counseling for transitioning service members, minimum 365 days before separation.

A "do-it-yourself" moving option for service members.

Program assisting with the moving process for service members.

Programs offering support for children of service members.

Model that sees transition assistance as a continuous process throughout a service member's career.

Act requiring programs like TAP to help military members transition and find civilian jobs.

Act that mandated certain components of the TAP for eligible service members.

Online platform offering TAP workshops and training for deployed or remote service members

Counselor who guides transitioning service members through the Career Readiness Standards.

A form used to document Career Readiness Standards completion during transition.

The Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System standardizes a method for the Navy to account, manage and monitor the recovery process for personnel and their families affected by a catastrophic event.

NFAAS allows Navy personnel to report their status, update contact info, view reference information, and complete a needs assessment.

Fleet and Family Support Center webinars provide tips, tools, and resources to support the Navy lifestyle, focusing on topics like resilience, communication, and financial management.

The PFM program offers financial education courses through the CNIC Learning Management System (LMS) covering topics like budgeting, survivor benefits, and family care plans.

Verification for Military Experience and Training provides transitioning service members with a complete record of their military experience and training.

A meeting with a Command Career Counselor or Command Transition Officer to help service members plan their transition from the Navy.

A program that assists service members with their transition to civilian life, offering career tracks in higher education, technical trades, and entrepreneurship.

The "Building Ready and Resilient Sailors and Navy Families" video podcasts provide information and resources to help Navy families navigate the challenges of deployment.

Fleet and Family Support Centers offer workshops focused on self-discovery, communication, conflict management, and problem-solving strategies.

The Navy offers resources to help manage anger, including information about anger management techniques and coping strategies.

Resources are available to improve communication skills and strengthen relationships, especially helpful in the context of frequent relocations and deployments.

Workshops provided to help resolve conflicts in a healthy and constructive way.

Orientation programs for new Navy spouses to familiarize them with the unique aspects of Navy life, culture, and traditions.

The Navy promotes and provides resources to help maintain Operational Stress Control, which involves managing stress and maintaining mental well-being.

The Family Employment Readiness Program provides support and resources to help spouses and families find jobs. This includes career planning, resume writing, interview preparation, and offer negotiation.

The Department of the Navy reimburses service members up to $2,000 for their spouse's state licensure or certification costs, and business costs, when they move to a new state due to a permanent change of station.

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) provides professional guidance to military spouses on careers, education, training, employment readiness, and networking.

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in tuition assistance to eligible spouses for licensure, certification, and associate degrees. It supports spouses of active-duty service members in specific pay grades.

Your resume is a key tool in getting interviews. It showcases your skills and abilities to potential employers.

A job interview is your chance to market your skills and experience, and learn more about the position. This is where you show your personality and fit for the job.

Spouses who meet certain criteria might be eligible for non-competitive entry into federal employment or employment placement preference in DoD civilian personnel positions.

Self-employment offers the flexibility to be your own boss, set your own hours, and manage your time around family and your Sailor's career.

Volunteering allows you to contribute to the community, develop new skills, network with others, and make a difference in someone's life. It's a positive and impactful way to give back.

A CFS provides financial counseling and guidance to service members and families, aiming to help them reach their financial goals and achieve financial readiness.

A PFM offers unbiased financial counseling and assistance to service members and families, helping them create plans and strategies to manage their finances successfully.

Managing finances effectively is crucial for all service members and their families. Financial well-being reduces stress, improves morale, and contributes to the overall readiness of the Navy.

Being prepared for emergencies and disasters is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of your family. Having a plan and knowing what to do can reduce stress and uncertainty in challenging situations.

After a disaster, there are steps you can take to recover and rebuild. Knowing your entitlements and resources helps you navigate the recovery process.

EFMP Case Liaisons are located at the Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) and provide support services to families enrolled in the EFMP.

An ISP is a personalized plan tailored to the specific needs of an EFMP family member, outlining services and support required.

An FNA is an assessment of a family's needs related to the EFMP family member. It helps identify specific areas of support needed.

EFMP Case Liaisons provide information, referrals, system navigation, and support to families with special needs. They connect families with resources, develop ISPs and FNAs, review IEPs, attend IEP meetings, provide EFMP training, and partner with MTF EFMP Coordinators.

The EFMP is crucial for families dealing with a member with special needs. It ensures these families receive necessary support, resources, and coordination for their needs.

EFMP Case Liaisons review Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and attend IEP meetings to provide families with the necessary support during the process.

EFMP families have access to a variety of resources including information on Tricare/medical, schools, support groups, housing, special education, respite care, and PCS moves.

A book published by Naval Services FamilyLine, providing essential information for new Navy spouses about military life.

A spouse-to-spouse mentoring program that introduces spouses to the military lifestyle and helps them build a support network.

Military kids face unique challenges like frequent moves and parental absences due to deployments.

Organizations like FOCUS World and Sesame Workshop provide programs addressing challenges faced by military families.

A program assisting families of veterans, dealing with war-related injuries, emphasizing open communication and support.

The goal of keeping stress levels manageable, not too high or too low.

An ongoing effort to prevent suicides within the Navy, recognizing risk factors and offering support.

Indicators like isolation, changes in behavior, and expressions of hopelessness that may suggest someone's contemplating self-harm.

Taking action by speaking directly about suicide, offering support, and seeking professional help for someone in crisis.

Conditions requiring specialty medical care or educational support for a family member for 6 months or longer.

Ensuring Service members are stationed in locations where their family's special needs can be met.