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Announcements

Families of Deployed National Guard and Reserve


Active Duty Title 10 Only (Title 32 personnel not authorized due to funding restrictions)
  • • Families of Guard/Reserve personnel who are deployed for a minimum of six months.
  • • Deploying service members are eligible for YMCA memberships with their family for three months pre- and post- deployment.
  • • Families are eligible for the duration of the deployment, not to exceed 18 months (which includes service member three months pre- and post- deployment).

Memberships are renewable in six month increments contingent upon use
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REQUIREMENT: 8 VISITS PER MONTH (PER FAMILY or FAMILY MEMBER)

Minimum length of membership is six months.

Registration

A copy of deployment orders and a military ID card must be presented when applying for YMCA membership.

 For Assistance in helping fill out the Application
Contact
Jennifer Garcia @ 602-212-5127

  
2010 AZNG Family Programs State Workshop & Youth Symposium:
"Jumping into the deep end..."

 August 27-29, 2010             

Location to be determined - Phoenix, AZ 

Registration forms will be online beginning on MARCH 15, 2010

2010 JFPO State Workshop Registration PDF
2010 JFPO State Workshop Registration Word Doc

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2010 Family Programs State Workshop and Youth Symposium has been rescheduled to August 27-29, 2010. The location will still be in the Phoenix area but the exact location has not yet been determined and will be put out at a later date.   All those who have registered will still be considered as registered for the new dates in August. If for any reason you are not able to attend on the new dates in August, please contact the
Family Programs Office (602-267-2391 or 602-267-2593) and your registration will be cancelled.
Attached are the new registration forms (in Word and PDF) that have been changed to reflect the new date -
YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL A NEW ONE OUT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE SUBMITTED ONE.

 

New child care program available to all
Military Families at no cost Sittercity membership funded by the Department of Defense






Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force families – you now have a paid membership to Sittercity to help you find the perfect local caregiver for your family. Sittercity is America’s largest and most trusted website for connecting families with local in-home care providers; babysitters & nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers and more!  Sittercity has more than one million in-depth caregiver profiles showcasing the nation’s best sitters with reviews from users, background checks, references and more. Through this program, Sittercity is also a national resource for you to find CDH/FCC certified, military subsidized or authorized access to an installation care providers.

Activate your membership today to find sitters right in your neighborhood/installation- takes less than 2 minutes! www.sittercity.com/dod  

 

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 Soldiers, Family, Friends, Employers
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TRAINING

Coordinate and facilitate formal training for volunteers and command personnel

Plan and schedule technical briefings, orientations and workshops for the commands, readiness groups, deployment and reunion

COMMUNICATION

Maintain critical communication between RDC and FRG leaders

Maintain FRG leader roster on NGB Family program website

Liaison with NGB Family program office and state Family program office

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

Assist the State Family Programs Director in recruiting volunteers

Ensure all volunteers are adhering to the regulations and guidelines that pertain to the organization               Learn More







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Need help paying for child care costs? We can help!

We appreciate the sacrifices that National Guard families make and are honored to help these great families with the application process that will connect them to the funding that can relieve the financial burden of child care, especially during deployment. Call 1-888-642-2799 today to determine your family's eligibility and supplement amounts. It's free, it's easy and it's worth it.

ChildCare

                                      
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 National Guard Child and Youth Services, this program serves children and youth ages 6-18 and provides opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, employment, friendship and recognition.

Activities include:

Operation Purple Camp

State Youth Camps

Teen Leadership Retreats

Teen Panels

Youth Symposiums

Operation Military Kids

Unit and community based specific activities                    

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Arizona National Guard Chaplain
       Strong Bond Couples Retreat

 Military & Family Life Consultant Program  
Chaplain (1LT)  John Lockhart
5636 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3495

john.lockhart4@us.army.mil

Comm: (602) 629-4805
Fax:      (602) 267-2782

The Strong Bonds Couples Weekend Retreat that is offered to the National Guard Service Member and loved one is designed to strengthen relationships.  This retreat not only offers a FREE getaway for you and your spouse, but you will gain practical, useful information. Attached application must be completed to be placed on a list. You will be contacted prior to the Marriage Enrichment Retreat informing you that you are either on the list to attend or have been placed on a waiting list. For additional information or questions please contact Brittany Krupnik @ 602-267-2078 or the Chaplains Office at 602-629-4803.  **Next weekend being planned will be July 16th – 18th, also for Northern Arizona

          June 18-20, 2010    or  July 16-18, 2010

State of Arizona Strong & Ready Initiative

Military & Family Life Consultant are available to conduct a variety of presentations for service members and their families and for community providers who are working with or interested in working with military families.  All presentation are interactive and allow time for questions and answers

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