SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY READINESS
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WHAT IS FAMILY READINESS?

The state of being prepared to effectively navigate the challenges of daily living experienced in the unique context of military service by using the network of agencies, programs, services and individuals, the collaboration among them that promotes the readiness and quality of life for Service Members and their families.

SUPPORT AND SERVICES

  • Provide support in the administration of Family Readiness Program services for Commanders.
  • Provide assistance to commands within the geographical area of responsibility in support of the Family Readiness and Family Assistance to include execution of the program and volunteer recruitment.
  • Assist military families with personal and family readiness .
  • Support of Service Members and their families during all stages of the deployment cycle.
  • Crisis information and support.
  • Management of the Family Readiness volunteer program.
  • Education on Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Support for Military Families.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Provides a variety of information resource referrals and non-medical administrative case management across all essential services; including but not limited to:

Crisis, Legal, Financial, TRICARE, ID Cards/DEERS, Community Information and Outreach Services, Employment/Financial Literacy, Emergency Family Assistance (EFAC), and Exceptional Family Member Programs.

The Soldier and Family Readiness Specialists are located in 10 cities around the state. You can reach out to them at 1-800-292-9464, option 1.

Military Family Financial Aid Grant

The Military Family Financial Aid (MFFA) is a taxpayer funded program that provides grants to actively serving Service Members, and eligible Family Members, experiencing unexpected financial hardships. Service Members and their families must be a resident of Wisconsin, have experienced an unexpected financial emergency, and meet other requirements.

The forms for the grant application can be downloaded from the list below. Once you have the forms completed, or for more information on the MFFA grant, contact your Soldier and Family Readiness Support Specialist (SFRS) by calling 1-800-292-9464, option 1 during normal business hours.

Always Ready. Always There.
 
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