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FAMILY PROGRAMS MISSION
Family Programs over all mission is to provide information and education for military service members and their Families by sustaining and maintaining Family readiness.
FAMILY / GUARD PARTNERSHIPS
The Family Programs strengthens the partnership between the Guard and Guard Families. The Family Programs depends on volunteers. Being involved is an excellent way to educate and support Families. Your participation is vital in achieving our Family Readiness Goal.
COMMUNICATION
The Family Programs keeps Families informed. The Guard’s Family Programs notifies Family members about various benefits, entitlements and special services available to Guard members and their Families during times of deployment and non-deployment.
NETWORKING
The Family Programs offers an opportunity for Guard Family members to interact and network with other Families. Our goal is to become a guard community.
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Family Assistance Centers (FACs) offer information and referral services to Families from all military branches, whether active, Guard/Reserve, or retired. Professional consideration and confidentiality are fundamental elements found at each FAC, with topics running the gamut from personal issues requiring advice to difficult challenges resulting in referrals to outside resources. FAC Specialists are ready to serve, assisting military leaders and Families in building strong military Family readiness.
YOUTH PROGRAM MISSION
The goal of the National Guard Child and Youth Program is to support the social, emotional and academic need of the National Guard children and youth.
MTNG Family Programs Staff:
Dorrie Hagan, State Family Programs Director
(406) 324-3239
Holly Wick, State Family Wing Coordinator
(406) 791-0867
Julie North, State Child and Youth Coordinator
(406) 459-7819
Misti Dauenhauer, State Family Readiness Assistant
(406) 324-3234
Julie Holder, State FAC (Family Assistance Center) Specialist
(406) 324-3232 or 1-877-706-7598 HELENA
Linda Sundby, State FAC Specialist
(406) 228-2932 GLASGOW
Holly Swartz, State FAC Specialist
(406) 329-2191 MISSOULA
Laurie Holland, State FAC Specialist
(406) 655-6262 BILLINGS
Brittney Bennetts, State FAC Specialist
(406) 758-3120 KALISPELL
Kim Sloss, State Family Program Assistant
(406) 324-3221
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MISSION OF AN FRG
Purpose of the FRG is to allow service members and their families to offer one another mutual social and emotional support, outreach services, and information.
GOALS OF AN FRG:
To encourage participation of Family members in activities which support the unit.
To develop a Family Readiness Network between the unit and Families and a mutual support link between Families.
To improve Family awareness of the Unit’s organization, mission and activities through volunteer services.
To offer trainings, briefings, prepare newsletters and telephone trees which provides information to Families.
MTNG Family Programs GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
1. Support the Military Mission in all we do.
2. Foster self-reliance in Montana Military Families.
3. Create and strengthen community partnerships.
4. Remain committed to mutual respect and confidentiality. | |
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