"Ready Families… Anytime, Anywhere!"

Produce FRGs that are engaged in their unit’s yearly activities to ensure our families are prepared for anytime, no notice missions and contingency operation deployments.

 

 

Welcome and thanks for stopping by.  First and foremost, Family Readiness is about making Military Families strong and ready, anytime, anywhere.  Our program is designed to serve the needs of Service Members and their Families, regardless of which uniform they wear, where they live in the State, young or old, married or single, retired, drilling or active. Our program provides you with the opportunities to strengthen your Family and the tools to face unique challenges. Whether it's a financial or educational resource, a way to reinforce your good marriage, or fun opportunities to meet other Military Families, we are here to help.  Access to local resources and information on regional events like Marriage Enrichment Retreats, Youth Camps and Single Service Member Retreats is just a phone call away!  If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call your Family Assistance Center.  CLICK HERE to find a specialist in your area. You can also call the State Family Readiness Office at 1-800-589-9914.  Thank you for visiting today and stop by again soon for the most up to date information on our programs and events. ROBERT C. BRAMLISH Lieutenant Colonel State Family Program Director

OPERATIONS SECURITY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

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Don't Miss Out! Our State Conference is the BEST in the Country! Open to your unit's Military Leadership and the Family Readiness Statutory Volunteers. This year the Conference will be held April 9-11 in Columbus at the Marriott Northwest at Tuttle Crossing! Click Here for Conference LOI Click Here for Registration Click Here for Buckeye Inn Lodging Waiver

 

The Strong Families Glossy and Calendar were handed out to service members during their drill weekend in December. If you did not receive these items, you may download them here or contact your regional FAC Office or Brigade FRSA. CLICK HERE FOR GLOSSY CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR   Beginning in February and running through September 2010 be on the look out for the monthly "Wellness Push". Wellness Pushes are distributed to Soldiers and Airmen at each month's drill weekend. These flyers provide useful information on resources, services, and programs related to financial and employment support, health and wellness, counseling services. Click here for this month's Wellness Push

All Military Families are invited to attend any of the Zoo Events throughout the year. Spend the day, the afternoon, or just the evening! Toledo Zoo: May 2, 2010 Akron Zoo: September 12, 2010 Columbus Zoo (Wildlights): December 11, 2010 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

These Family Fun Events offer discounted prices and group seating between $4.00 and $12.00 (varies by event) OSU Women's Basketball-February 11, 2010 OSU Men's Basketball-February 7, 2010 OSU Hockey-February 13, 2010 OSU Men's Baseball-May 8, 2010 Click Here for More Information...

FOR KIDS & ADULTS!

CLICK HERE TO FIND THE CAMP THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU!!! HERO CAMPS, STRONG FAMILY WORKSHOPS, TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS, TROOP & TEEN CAMPS,   OMK: CAMP KELLEYS ISLAND TEEN & YOUTH CAMPS, AIR GUARD YOUTH CAMP!!! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Online registration is made possible by the Joint Services Support Portal.  If you do not have a username and password for the JSS Portal, click "JOIN" on the upper right-hand corner of the JSS Portal login page. The process is simple and quick and as soon as you are done, you can register anyone in your family for our future events! Click Here to Register for an upcoming Camp! Visit the Youth Section of our Website for more information...

New childcare program! Sittercity membership at NO COST!

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Register for Single Service Member Retreats at www.jointservicessupport.org IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Online registration is made possible by the Joint Servies Support Portal.  If you do not have a username and password for the JSS Portal, click "JOIN" on the upper right-hand corner of the JSS Portal login page. The process is simple and quick and as soon as you are done and approved to use the site, you can register anyone in your family for our future events! Click Here to Register! or Click here for More Information!

Register for Prep or Links at www.jointservicessupport.org IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Online registration is made possible by the Joint Services Support Portal.  If you do not have a username and password for the JSS Portal, click "JOIN" on the upper right-hand corner of the JSS Portal login page. The process is simple and quick and as soon as you are done and receive confirmation, you can register anyone in your family for our future events! Click Here to Register! or Click here for More Information!

 

Military OneSource helps you save time and money by researching your questions; supplying solid, reliable information; and providing valuable services.  Use Military OneSource to seek help early, before a minor problem becomes a major one.  With the Military OneSource Team of master's level consultants; you can deal with several issues at one time -- all within the privacy of your own home.  Consultants answer the telephone 'live' and can also respond to email questions.  They also follow up to make sure you've received the help you need.                                                                      CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE MILITARY ONESOURCE WEBSITE Or call: 1-800-342-9647

 

Ohio Tourism Industry Salutes Military Families, Joins with National Guard to Provide Discounts The Ohio Tourism Division has partnered with the Ohio National Guard and Tourism Industry members across the state to provide military families the opportunity to make new memories together at an affordable price during their time on leave. The Tourism Division is proud to present to Ohio's veterans and current service members discounted specials on DiscoverOhio.com as a way of thanking them for putting their lives on the line to protect all Americans. CLICK HERE for a complete listing of military discounts available.

The RFC is the first class that the FRG leadership team will attend. The main focus of this training is the "grassroots" level FRG. Within this one day training event are guidelines for establishing, maintaining, enhancing, and basic FRG operations. The main targeted audiences for this training event is the Commander (CDR), Military Liaisons (ML), FRG leadership teams (Statutory Volunteer) which include the FRG leader, assistant leader, secretary, and treasurer. The outcome for this training is to make sure that the Families and the service members are prepared and ready for a deployment at anytime and anywhere. This is a one time required class for the Commander, Military Liasion and Statutory Volunteers. Upcominig Dates and Locations:   20 February 10     Columbus Vicinity (Location TBD)        20 March 10 Toledo Vicinity (Location TBD)   17 April 10    Akron Vicinity (Location TBD)   21 August 10 Northern Cincinnati (Location TBD)   22 August 10 Columbus Vicinity (Location TBD)   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR REGIONAL FOUNDATION COURSE     Military Child Education Coalition Seminar This is a two day seminar for educators, counselors and others who are involved in serving childrenand families. It is intended to increase their awareness of the unique nature of military family life and increase their ability to address the challenges that arise in military families. Ohio National Guard will be hosting this nationally recognized training in Columbus area, March 3 & 4 2010 and in the Cincinnati area, May 12&13 2010.The seminar is offered at no cost to those who attend and Continuing Education Credits are available at a low cost. If you have any questions about the trainings or need assistance in registering, please call Tom Whiteman, MFLC at 614-787-4022. Click Here for a description of the Seminar Click Here for registration     IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Online registration is made possible by the Joint Services Support Portal.  If you do not have a username and password for the JSS Portal, click "JOIN" on the upper right-hand corner of the JSS Portal login page. The process is simple and quick and as soon as you are done, you can register anyone in your family for our future events!