Featuring Marketing and Volunteer Resources

Recent surveys indicate military members and their commanders lack awareness of Family Center programs. Too often, our programs are viewed as the last recourse of the seriously troubled, instead of empowerment resources for everyone. To change this perspective, many Family Centers have embarked on numerous programs to promote better understanding and expanded use of their services.

Continuing the honored tradition of "taking care of our own," Family Center volunteers provide critical staffing support and expertise in a number of key program areas.

Governing Laws

Title 10 US Code, Section 1588, Authority to Accept Certain Voluntary Services , grants authority for military department Secretary to accept voluntary services.

Service Resources

Navy
Navy Family Ombudsman Program Guidelines (OPNAV INST 1750.1D, 27JUN94). This Navy instruction describes and provides a legal basis for ombudsmen and volunteers associated with military family programs.

Other Resources

Fisher House. This Web site provides information on Fisher Houses, a nationwide, volunteer-supported network of homes away from home where members of the Armed Forces, retirees, veterans, and their families can stay while a loved one is undergoing medical treatment.