family programs pre deployment brief
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Maryland Air National Guard
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Pre-Deployment Brief
Jeanne BendenAirman and Family Readiness
Program
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Services
DEERS/ID Card InformationDeployment Cycle SupportKey Volunteers Information and ReferralRumor ControlCrisis SituationsTricare Issues/Questions
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ID Cards
REMEMBER: Make sure all dependents are enrolled in DEERS
Update all ID cardsDependents 10 and olderUnder 10 if living apart from SM
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KEY VOLUNTEER
Commander’s Program Trained Volunteer who offers peer-to-
peer support to Airmen and Families especially during times of deployment.
Establishes continuous contact with spouses/families
Promotes individual, family, and unit readiness
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UNIT LEVEL KEY VOLUNTEERS
CONTACT FAMILIES
PROVIDE SUPPORT
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ASSISTANCE
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LEGAL AND FINANCE
JAG Wills Powers of Attorney
FINANCE SDP—10% INTEREST RATE Child Support Bill payment
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TRICARE
Types: Standard, Prime, Extra, Prime-Remote, USFHP
Standard Automatic
Dental is Separate-www.Tricaredentalprogram.com
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CHAPLAIN SUPPORT
Provides Comfort & Support to Families and SM Regardless of Individual Faith Affiliation
Available Upon Request
Excellent Resource During Deployments
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Director of Psychological Health
Susan Deal LCSW-C
410-918-6558
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Military Family Life Consultants
Greg Elliott (Adults)
443-517-7536
Shawna Lindberg (Child and Youth)
410-703-2321
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Military One Source
Free Tax Prep and E-File Information and Referral ServiceDiverse array of online ServicesConfidential Counselors—FREEForeign Language InterpretersAvailable 24/7/365“Talk, Listen, Connect”
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MDNG Child and Youth Program
BETH STODDARD-STATE YOUTH COORDINATOR
MILTEEN COUNCIL
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American Red Cross1-877-272-7337
Armed Forces Emergency ServicesOfficial Validating AgencyDoes not approve leaveContact Red Cross-Obtain Case #Contact Family Readiness Office
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SOCIAL NETWORKING(facebook and myspace)
Keep in mind:Operational Security (OpSec)PrivacySafety (Yours)
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Coping With Separation
Keep Routines NormalContact Schools & Child Care
ProvidersCommunicate with Friends/FamilyDon’t Isolate Yourself
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Coping Tips
Stay in good physical ConditionAvoid “Negative Nellies”Participate in Family Readiness
activitiesCreate Personal Support System
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Tips for Preparing Children“Children Serve Too”
Special Time with Each ChildShow where you’ll be on MapShare MementosDon’t give GuaranteesElmo and Duffy
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Child’s (Possible) Reactions to Deployment
MisbehavingPoor Performance in SchoolBedwetting/RegressionClinging/Sleep DisruptionMost Signs are Obvious
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Being A Long Distance Parent
United Through ReadingLetters, Cards, EmailSend items from Local AreaPre-plan for Birthdays, Special
OccasionsCoordinate Special Events with
Home Parent/Guardian
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Rumors and Gossip
Detrimental to Family and Service Member
Do not pass on “Hear-say”
When in doubt, CHECK IT OUT
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Passport
Application Fees (22 February 2012)Applying for Initial Application Fee Execution Fee
Adult Passport Book and Card
$140.00 $25.00
Adult Passport Book $110.00 $25.00
Adult Passport Card $30.00 $25.00
Renewal fees are the same as above except you are not charged an execution fee. Expedited Service is another $60.00 plus $14.95 for overnight delivery fees.
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Passports (Continued)
Information Current as of 22 February 2012
Application Waiting Periods
Routine: 4-6 Weeks
Expedited: 2-3 Weeks
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For More Information
US Department of State
http://travel.state.gov/passport
National Passport Information Center 877-487-2778
Airman and Family Readiness Office:
410-918-6768
Your Local United States Post Office
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RESOURCES
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Websites WWW.NACCRRA.ORG
WWW.OPERATIONMILITARYKIDS.ORG
WWW.OURMILITARYKIDS.ORG
WWW.JOINTSERVICESSUPPORT.ORG
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Websites (cont.)
HTTP://FLATDADDIES.COM
WWW.DADDYDOLLS.COM
WWW.NMFA.ORG
WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.ORG
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Bottom Line
What Should You Expect From Family Readiness?
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Additional Information
Jeanne BendenAirman and Family Readiness
Program410-918-6768
800-847-7549 ext 6500410-918-6500 (24/7)