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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Ombudsman Program
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Ombudsman Program is available to the following members
of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty, Reservists, and their dependents
Purpose of Program
An Ombudsman serves as a link between a Coast Guard command
and the families of the command. An Ombudsman can assist families in
locating resources, communicate information from the command to the
families, and take concerns of families to the command.
Definitions
The following definition applies to the Ombudsman Program:
- An Ombudsman is a volunteer (who may be a Spouse, Reservist, or Auxiliarist) that is designated by a Command to serve as a link between the command and families, assisting the command in its functions of providing information and related services to families regarding sources of assistance available to them, Coast Guard and command policies, and activities of interest to family members.
Program Confidentiality
Discussions of the Ombudsman Program may be confidential
except family violence that must be reported. An Ombudsman must be able to
distinguish between issues suitable for public discussion and those
requiring confidentiality.
Services and Resources Available
Ombudsman services or resources can be obtained by contacting the Ombudsmen
Coordinator on your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located
at Integrated Support Commands CG-wide and the Headquarters Support Command.
Program References
The following references provide details of the Ombudsman
Program:
- Ombudsman - COMDTINST1750.4D
- The Role of the Coast Guard Spouses' Clubs - COMDTINST 1750.6B
- Family Advocacy Program - COMDTINST 1750.7C
- Invitational Travel - COMDTINST 12570.3E
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the Ombudsman
Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Ombudsman Program Manager at your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact Mr. Rodney
Whaley at (202) 475-5158, or Email at
Rodney.B.Whaley@uscg.mil.