Operation Ready Families

California National Guard

Who we are and what we do (click here).

To Connect to your Family Readiness Support Assistant Team  see our Organization Chart  To Connect to your Airman and Family Readiness Program Managers see our Organization Chart  

 Be Sure to sign up for an account on

http://www.jointservicessupport.org 

to get all the lastest information on Family Programs!

California Family Assistance
The California National Guard Family Assistance is a resource to Guard and other military families - especially those involved in current deployments.  We have developed rosters of civilian, government, and military agencies that help families dealing with issues that have surfaced because of active duty.  Please click the following links for more information or call 1-800-449-9662 for immediate assistance!

To connect to a Family Assistance Specialist who can help in your area see thisOrganizational Chart  

We Care Meetings
The FAC also hosts once a month “We Care” meetings.  These meetings, which are open to all branches of the service, give service members and their families, friends and employers the opportunity to establish a local social support group as well as keep up to date on military news and benefits.  Participants get the chance to receive the advice and support of people who know what they’re going through. 

 Click here to find a We Care Meeting near you!

 
CNG Child and Youth Program                 

Click here to visit the CNG CYP website!

 
Joint Family Support Assistance Program
The new Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) provides extensive support to servicemen and women and their families throughout the tough times of military life, including deployment, mobilization, reintegration and the resulting issues that affect members and their families

To request JFSAP services, please scroll down to the Request Forms section and fill out Appendix A

REQUEST FORMS:

Customized Support Available: If you would like to check out the wide variety of briefings, training, workshops, and resources that are available to your staff, service members, & families, click on the links below to see what is available. Save these forms to your desktop so that we are there when you need us!

Appendix A
Per CA ARNG Pam 608-24. Rear Detachments and Senior Commands can request assistance from Family Assistance Network Coordinators to conduct pre-deployment, deployment and redeployment briefings, town halls and other activities by completing and forwarding "Appendix A" to the Operation Ready Families Office at Joint Forces Headquarters.

Click here to access the form (fillable pdf): 
CA ARNG Pam 608-24 - Appendix A  

 Senior Family Readiness Support Assistants Training Request Form
The Senior Family Readiness Support Assistants (SFRSA) work with BDE FRSA's, FRG's, volunteers, rear detachments and military points of contact of deployed units. Their primary focus is to provide training and hands-on help/troubleshooting for establishing and maintaining an effective Family Readiness system within units and commands.

Click here to access the form (fillable pdf):
Senior Family Readiness Assistants Request Form

RESOURCES:

California National Guard Family Readiness Handbook
This book is a "one-stop" resource guide for families and loved ones of our soldiers and airmen. In it, you will find a wealth of information on many topics that are essential to successful deployments (as well as homecomings) such as:

Click here to download our:  CNG Family Readiness Handbook 

Benevolence Listing

To receive information on benevolence opportunities, please join http://www.jointservicessupport.org and you will automatically receive emails on offers and opportunities. For benevolence opportunities specifically in your area, please contact your local representative.