Headquarters and Service Battalion

Headquarters Marine Corps

Henderson Hall

Family Readiness Officer Mission Statement

The Family Readiness Officer (FRO) is the face of the Commander's vision for the Unit Personnel and Family Readiness Program. The FRO is the direct link to the Marines and their family members. Headquarters and Service Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall Unit Personnel and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) provides training and referral resources to Marines and communicates through a variety of channels to the spouses, parents, and extended family members. The goal is to equip and assist families in becoming well-informed, self-sufficient, and improve their quality of life thus allowing Marines to feel at ease on the home front which promotes Mission Readiness.

Resources

H & S Battalion Chaplain
-Provides ethical and moral counsel to the Command and facilitates support for the religious needs of all Marines, Sailors, and eligible family members within Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps.

Homeowners Assistance Program
-The Department of Defense (DOD) is proud to offer the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) to eligible service members and federal civilian, including non-appropriated fund, employees. The program is authorized by law, and administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assist eligible homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values have declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement

Marine Corps Family Teambuilding
-MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families.

Military One Source
-Help with child care, personal finances, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or special needs resources.

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)
-The Department of Defense’s expanded Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program is now offering up to $6,000 to military spouses who are interested in pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials leading to careers in high growth, high demand portable career fields.

The Mass Communication Tool (MCT)
-MCT is desined to rapidly desseminate important information to United States Marine Corps personnel and family members.

-Each person who wishes to receive notice must individually register their contact information on the Mass Communication Contact Data Sheet. The tool enhances the capabilities of the previously used Key Volunteer-driven phone tree and will reduce the likely-hood of any missed communication, an effective solution for communicating with Marines and their families anywhere, anytime via phone, email, instant messaging, text messaging, fax, BlackBerry, pager and more.

All Marines within H & S Battalion, Henderson Hall are encouraged to download the Mass Communication Tool Contact Data Sheet, fill out completely and turn in to The Family Readiness Officer (FRO).

The FRO is located in Henderson Hall, Building 29, Room 302.

Family Readiness Forms

Family Care Plan

Mass Communication
MCT is designed to rapidly disseminate important information to United States Marine Corps personnel family members

Sponsorship Form
If you are moving to the area and you request a sponsor that will assist you in making a smooth move; fill out the sponsorship request form and return it to the Family Readiness Officer, via email. The sponsorship request form allows the sponsor an opportunity to address any questions or concerns you might have prior to joining the unit.

Family Readiness Program Services

"The FRO" can provide information and resources available to support Marine Families regarding all aspects of the military lifestyle. Below is a list of services offered:

PCS Moves.
Housing Information including the Military Set Aside Housing Program.
Personal Financial Planning.
Exceptional Family Member Program.
School Liaison Officer who works with area school systems.
Family Member Employment Assistance Program.
General Counseling Services and Family Advocacy.
Substance Abuse Counseling.

Family Readiness Contact Information

Family Readiness Officer
(703) 697-7342 Office
(703) 859-4573 Mobile

Hours of Operation
0800-1600

Location
Henderson Hall
Building 29, Room 302

Email the FRO

Marine Family Services Contact Information

Family Readiness Officer
Welcome Aboard Letter

Henderson Hall eMarine Site

To access the Henderson Hall's Site on eMarine;
log on to: http://www.emarine.org

Click on the "Getting Started" button, then "Marines and Service Members."

Click on the blue box that says "find a unit site."

Click on the state of Virginia and then find our unit, (Henderson Hall).

Our UIC is: M54008

You are subscribing as a "sponsor." You will enter your information and create a username and password for access to the site.

You will also be asked to invite family members to join. Please invite your family members to the site.

*Note: The FRO is receiving automated emails from everyone who registers properly as well as those who are having trouble registering. We are working on the glitches.

*If you have any question, I can be contacted at:

Email: smcelvine1@usmc.mil
Office: (703)697-7342
Cell: (703)859-4573