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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.
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