1. STATE FAMILY PROGRAM December 2015

2. “Family Readiness” Mission To provide guidance, resources, support and training to units, Service Members and their Families in order to empower them to face the challenges of service in the National Guard in state & national emergencies and through all deployment phases.

3. “Family Readiness” Intent Purpose: To increase Family Readiness of the Texas Military Forces by optimizing State capabilities to provide mission tailored support and training to units, Service Members and their Families throughout all phases of deployments. Key Task: Provide guidance and assistance to Command Teams to increase Family Readiness Promote and increase community partnerships Educate TXMF unit members and their Families on benefits, entitlements, and resources for assistance Provide support and assistance to TXMF Families during all state and federal missions, mobilization deployments and state emergencies End State: Provide self-sustaining Family Readiness Groups and Families through all phases of deployments

4. “Family Readiness” San Antonio 71BfSB FRSA- Vacant FAS-Eleanor Smith 1-141st INF @ Camp Bullis FAS – Jamila Duarte FRSA- Jason Danieleski Houston 72IBCT FRSA- Nichelle Brunes FAS- Detra Burse Dallas/Fort Worth 56IBCT(FW) FRSA- Vacant FRSA: Vacant– El Paso FAS- Mandi Curran 176 EN BDE FRSA- Chelsea Daughtry FAS- Matthew Constantine Temple 36SUST Bde FRSA- Vacant FAS- Jessica Carter www.texasnationalguard.us/familyreadiness/ 800-252-8032 (English) 888-443-2124 (Spanish) State Family Programs AFRPM- Houston (Monalisa Norton) AFRPM– San Antonio (Shanita Lanier) AFRPM- Ft. Worth (Heidi Bearden) El Paso Lubbock Corpus Christi Weslaco Tyler Austin JFHQ TRAINER- Samantha Nichols TRAINER – Diana Ransom SEP CMDs/71TC FRSA- Vacant FAS – Pamela Seymour 36 HHBN FRSA- Jerrie Shaw FAS- Dwaine Powell 36CAB FRSA- Vacant FAS- Katrina Cruse- Houston FAS- Luann Barron 136CSB(MEB) FRSA – Kristy Adame FRSA- Vacant-Tyler FAS – Gin Treon Laredo Waco Remote FAS Brownwood: Darlene Hart Corpus Christi: Maribel Villarreal El Paso: Mary Goldsmith Laredo: Maria Lopez Lubbock: Tammorrow Constantine Tyler: Letitia Doiron Waco: Natalie Lowe Weslaco: Yesenia Ramirez Houston Brownwood Dallas/Fort Worth Temple San Antonio

5. “Family Readiness” Brigade Teams Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) Provide guidance, assistance, and day-to-day support and continuity for the Commander’s Family Readiness Program, operations, and initiatives. Family Assistance Specialist (FAS) Provide comprehensive and responsive services that support the readiness of TXMF during mobilizations and state activations. FAC provide Crisis Intervention, Financial, Legal, DEERS, Tricare and other VA Resources and Referals.

6. “Family Readiness” Available Programs Strong Bond Retreats Single Soldier Retreats, Marriage Enrichment, Family Wellness Retreats FRG Training / Recognition Conferences POC: Samantha Nichols (512)356-7900 X 7974105 & Diana Ransom (512)782-4847 Training Website: www.jointservicessupport.orgwww.jointservicessupport.org Yellow Ribbon Program TexVet: Partners Across Texas www.tex-vet.com www.tex-vet.com Child and Youth Programs Military OneSource & Red Cross State Consultants Joining Community Forces (JCF) Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

7. “Family Readiness” Yellow Ribbon Program Texas Military Forces Yellow Ribbon Program enhances community collaborative outreach programs and services that promote and sustain resiliency and well-being; ultimately providing Veterans and their families with premier deployment cycle support. Phase I: Pre-Deployment Pre-Deployment * Soldiers and Family* 1 Day Phase II/III During Deployment 120-150 days (midpoint) *Family Only* 1 Day Phase IV: Post Deployment/Reintegration 30 Day Post Deployment Yellow Ribbon Reintegration *Soldier and Family* 1 Day 60 Day Post Deployment Yellow Ribbon Reintegration *Soldier and Family* 1 Day SGT Jean-Pierre Sanders / 512-782-1968 / jean-pierre.p.sanders.mil@mail.mil Armyjean-pierre.p.sanders.mil@mail.mil Miguel Arellano / miguel.d.arrellano.ctr@mail.mil Air

8. “Family Readiness” Child & Youth Programs Youth Training Symposiums/Youth Forums Youth Leadership Opportunities/Partnerships –Texas Youth Leadership Council (TYLC) –Operation Military Kids (OMK) Child & Youth Workshops & Camps –Young Heroes Camp –College & Career Workshop –Fishing Camp –Camp Aventura –Sports and Fitness Camp –Story Time Events –Rock Band Camp Robert Hankins 512-782-1231 robert.b.hankins5.ctr@mail.milrobert.b.hankins5.ctr@mail.mil Amanda Del Prado 512-782-1268 amanda.l.delprado.ctr@mail.milamanda.l.delprado.ctr@mail.mil Juan Guerra 512-782-1245 juan.f.guerra4.ctr@mail.miljuan.f.guerra4.ctr@mail.mil

9. “Family Readiness” Texas key staff members: Military OneSource (MOS) Consultant –Chris King Adrian Balbo Red Cross Representative – Mike Chaison The State consultants partner with military, state and local resources to: Assess needs Provide mobile support Identify resources and address gaps Build an integrated service delivery system and an enhanced community of support for military families Military OneSource & Red Cross State Consultants

10. “Family Readiness” Joining Community Forces (JCF) Joining Community Forces (JCF) expands on First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden’s “Joining Forces” campaign by focusing attention on community-level efforts to support Service Members, Military Families and Veterans. Formerly referred to as “Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees (ISFACs),” JCF focus the efforts of local providers with a common goal: to strengthen the local military community. An opportunity to increase resources and services available to our National Guard, Reserve and Veteran Families in remote locations. With the help of the Department of Defense, other federal, state and local agencies, and non-profit entities, Joining Community Forces: Fosters a sustainable network of local support. Facilitates government, non-government, non-profit, and corporate partnerships. Leverages state-generated content, best practices, and training. Guides community leaders and local commanders towards establishing and sustaining their own Community Forces. Kimberly Violett 512-782-5001 x7784300 kimberly.l.violett.civ@mail.mil

11. “Family Readiness” Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) The SOS Program is designed to embrace and reassure Survivors that they are continually linked to the Military Family through a unified support program that enables them to remain an important part of the Military for as long as they desire. Services Provided: Support Group Coordination Survivor Advocacy and Outreach Information and Referrals on Benefits & Entitlements Training for Service Members and Families Investment Education Financial Management training coordination Function as long term support for Survivors Harvey Mikulencak512-782-5681 harvey.l.mikulencak.ctr@mail.milAustinharvey.l.mikulencak.ctr@mail.mil Maryann Christian210-661-3111 x7624105 maryann.l.christian.ctr@mail.milSan Antoniomaryann.l.christian.ctr@mail.mil Ellie Kennedy-Vigness 325-690-1026 x5 ellen.kennedyvigness.ctr@mail.milDyess AFBellen.kennedyvigness.ctr@mail.mil Maria Elisa Marquis 817-246-4606 x1 maria.e.marquis.ctr@mail.milFort Worthmaria.e.marquis.ctr@mail.mil Vaccarra Wilkins972-287-2876 vaccarra.m.carmonwilkins.ctr@mail.milSeagovillevaccarra.m.carmonwilkins.ctr@mail.mil Candice Griemel 281-539-4280 x5193 Candice.d.griemel.ctr@mail.milHoustonCandice.d.griemel.ctr@mail.mil Nadia Kennedy 512-800-0453 nadia.m.kennedy.ctr@mail.milLaredonadia.m.kennedy.ctr@mail.mil Karl Little903-595-6544 x 9 karl.b.little.ctr@mail.milTylerkarl.b.little.ctr@mail.mil

12. “Family Readiness” Financial Assistance Family Assistance Specialists (FAS) work closely with Service Members and their Families to provide Financial Assistance through local organizations to include: Operation Homefront USA Cares VFW - Unmet Needs Program VFW - MAP Program American Forces Foundation TXNG Family Support Foundation Community Resources

13. “Family Readiness” Contact Information State Family Program Office hours: Mon-Fri 0700-1730 2200 W. 35 TH Street, Bldg. 34, Austin, TX 78703 W (800) 252-8032; (888) 443-2124 (Spanish); Fax (512) 782-6953 CPT Shayla Ray SFP Director (512) 782-5322 Julie Ramirez SFP Program Coordinator (512) 782-1235 https://www.txmf.us/txmf-state-family-program 24 hour assistance hotline 1-800-252-8032 1-888-443-2124 (Spanish)