rsp family outreach briefing
DESCRIPTION
RSP Family Outreach Briefing. AGENDA. Importance of Family Involvement/Support What to expect for your Warrior/What you can do Preparation for Separation Benefits Resources for Families Support Staff Questions & Comments. IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY. WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
RSP Family Outreach Briefing
AGENDA
• Importance of Family Involvement/Support• What to expect for your Warrior/What you can do• Preparation for Separation• Benefits• Resources for Families• Support Staff • Questions & Comments
IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
• WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY!
• YOU ARE IMPORTANT AND YOUR SUPPORT IS• KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR WARRIOR
• BE PROUD
• BE INVOLVED
WHAT TO EXPECT
• LIFE CHANGING DECISION
• CHANGE IN APPEARANCE AND VALUES
• TIME SPENT AWAY FROM FAMILY
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• LEARN ABOUT THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RSP
• OFFER TO HELP YOUR WARRIOR
• DISCUSS EXPECTATIONS
• BE SUPPORTIVE
PREPARING FOR SEPARATION
• TAKE CARE OF FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS
• HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION • Local and Red Cross
• HAVE ADDRESS FOR SENDING LETTERS/CARDS
• HAVE A SUPPORT NETWORK
BENEFITS
• DEERS – Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
• TRICARE HEALTH COVERAGE
• EDUCATION BENEFITS
BENEFITS
• LIFE INSURANCE - SGLI
• PAY AND ALLOWANCES
• MILITARY EXCHANGE/COMMISSARY PRIVILAGES
FAMILY RESOURCES
• Family Outreach Guide • Monthly Newsletters• Social networking sites• Unit or local support sites• Family Friendly Websites
o www.militaryonesource.como www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/
SUPPORT STAFF
LIST LOCAL RSP
POINT OF CONTACTS
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS