1. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM The New York National Guard Family Readiness Process 12 February 2010

2. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM  Define Family Readiness  Discuss the purpose of Family Readiness  Discuss the “Six Step” process for achieving Family Readiness  Identify how Family Readiness situations fall into the “Six Step” process Objectives

3. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Definition Family Readiness Is the level of preparedness Families and their Guard Members have in Preparation for the call to State Federal active duty

4. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Program Provides Information Resources Intended Family Outcomes Self Reliance Increased Well Being Self Confidence Knowledge Purpose

5. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Six Steps Reunion & Reintegration Deployment Pre-Deployment Training Welcome Briefing In-Processing

6. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM In-Processing Family Information Data Sheet Establishes Communication Foundation Family Readiness Group Introduction to Full-Time Staff Step One

7. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Welcome Briefing Allows Interaction with unit family members Relationship Between Unit/FRG/Family Unit Mission Available Programs Promotes Liaison Between Unit & Family Step Two

8. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Training Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Program Joint Services Support (webpage) Military One Source (MOS) Local Family Training Events Step Three

9. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Pre-Deployment Operation R.E.A.D.Y Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Events Tri-Care and Benefits Briefings Introduction to Network of Providers Alleviate fear of the unknown Step Four

10. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Deployment Family Assistance ID Cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Military Medical Benefits (TRICARE) Legal Information and Referral Crisis Information and Referral Community Information and Referral “Well-Being Checkups” During Deployment Briefings Alleviate fear of the unknown Step Five

11. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM Reunion & Reintegration Alleviate fear of the unknown Address expectations Review medical, financial and reemployment rights Strong Bonds (Marriage Enrichment) Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Re-Introduction to Provider Network Welcome Home “Freedom Salute” Step Six