Community Needs Assessment Share your opinion on how we can serve you better. Military Family Resource Centre Survey from October 22nd to November 23rd 2012

We’re Investigating Because…  CF communities are experiencing change.  There is a vast area for MFRCs to cover. (New Brunswick and PEI)  We want to learn more about your family’s needs.  We want to learn more about the unique trends across New Brunswick and PEI.  We need to have up to date information on how we can meet the needs of families of today.

We Can Serve You Better By…  Generating a fair representation of what the military family’s unique challenges are and help to manage the stress associated with these challenges.  Developing a better understanding of what the needs are in your local area.  Identifying trends which in turn will provide a what works well, and what may need more attention.  Fostering an active and meaningful participation of CF families.  Contributing to the operational effectiveness of the CF by strengthening CF families and communities.

You Provide The Clues By…  Being a voice for military families.  Filling out the survey with members of your family.  Providing MFRCs with relevant, up to date information about family needs and the support you require.  Sharing with us some of your personal experiences and/or challenges. We recognize that families come in all shapes and sizes. MFRC’s provides an opportunity for families who have a loved one serving to come together in a supportive environment

Who We Serve…  Regular force CF members.  Spouse, children, youth (up to and including the age of 18) and parents of regular force CF members.  Full time reserve CF members.  Spouse, children, youth (up to and including the age of 18) and parents of full-time reserve CF members.  Reserve CF members prior, during, and after deployment.  Spouse, children, youth (up to and including the age of 18) and parents of reserve CF members prior, during and after deployment.

Here’s What You Do…  Fill out the survey with members of your family; the bilingual survey is available in two formats; either online or paper copy.  The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.  All participants will be entered into a draw for a $100 gift card. There will be separate draws for each respective area (Moncton, Northern NB, PEI, Fredericton, Woodstock, Saint John, Edmundston / Grand Falls)  Participation is from October 22 nd to November 23 rd  Feel free to ask for clarification or new information throughout your participation of the survey. We are here to answer your questions.

The Survey Is Available…  Online at our Website click on the MFRC/MFSC link closest to your area (Moncton, Gagetown, PEI).  Online:  Paper copies are also available at your local MFRC or you can request to have one mailed to you.  Paper copies are also available at your local unit orderly room.

How to Reach Us… Moncton MFRC: Phone: (506) Bennett Avenue PEI MFSC: Phone: (902) Watts Avenue Gagetown MFRC: Phone: (506) A-45 St Lawrence Ave