National Guard

Army National Guard Exceptional Family Member Program

Mandatory enrollment program implemented through AR 608-75 EFMP that works in conjunction with other military and civilian agencies, to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-agency approach for medical, educational, community support, housing and personnel services to families with special needs.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMB) Respite Care

Information on the program that provides temporary rest periods for family members responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities. Care may be provided in the EFMP respite care user's home, EFMP respite care worker's home or other settings such as special needs camps and enrichment programs.

National Guard Child & Youth Program

Virtual university with Internet cafe, arcade, learning lounge, gallery, bookstore and more.

National Guard Family Program

Provides family advocacy, exceptional family member, emergency placement care, family employee assistance and relocation services.

National Guard Local Resource Finder

Search by state for family readiness resources including education, referral and assistance programs.

Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists (SOFAR)

Free psychological support, psychotherapy and prevention services to extended family of Reserve and National Guard deployed during the Global War on Terrorism from time of alert through the period of reunion and reintegration.

Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists (SOFAR) Guidebook

Guidebook that helps parents guide their children through the coping process involved with having a parent in the military Reserves. Reviews the deployment cycle and common reactions to it.

Taking Care of America's Armed Force Families

Guide for National Guard and Reserve regarding family readiness.
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