1. READINESS CPL 0209

2. POLICY The Marine Corps Policy is two-fold:

3. A. Marine Corps families will be provided a quality of life at least equal to that of the Nation which they defend.

4. B. Marine Corps personnel, both married and single, bear primary responsibility for the welfare of there families.

5. FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS A network of agencies, programs, services, and individuals that support readiness by Preventing or Reducing family stressors, promoting healthy community environments, and freeing personnel from family worries so they can focus on the units mission.

6. INTENT: To emphasize problem prevention to eliminate or reduce work related stressors, strengthen individual coping skills and enhance self-esteem. GOAL: To keep Healthy Families Healthy.

7. Family Readiness Support Programs Alcohol/Drug abuse prevention Child Care Financial Planning Counseling Dependents education Deployment support Key Volunteer Network Emergency Services

8. Family Readiness Support Programs (continued) Employment Assistance Information, Referral and Follow up Mobilization Indoctrination Relocation Assistance Separation and Retirement plans Spiritual growth and development

9. PRE DEPLOYMENT PHASE a. Personal Matters b. Legal Matters c. Financial Matters d. Practical Matters

10. PERSONAL MATTERS Complete Personal Information Page Discuss Communication Contact FSC and KVN Prepare a Family Care Plan Obtain/Update ID cards Complete Emergency Information Worksheet Discuss Feelings and include Children Discuss benefits and assistance

11. LEGAL MATTERS Create or Update Will Designate a power of attorney Complete an estate plan Designate Legal Guardians for children Complete a personal/Family documents worksheet Safely store important documents Complete a property worksheet Make sure your R.E.D. is accurate

12. FINANCIAL MATTERS Discuss financial matters with loved ones Establish needed allotments Develop a budget (STICK TO IT) Make sure SGLI is updated everyone is enrolled in DEERS Learn about local Med / Dental care Arrange for the paying of bills (Single Marines)

13. PRACTICAL MATTERS Security Measures Check smoke detectors Find a Reputable Repairman Automobiles are in good repair Make arrangements to moving Make a list of Health Care providers who accept Champus/Tri Care or Dental Claims

14. DEPLOYMENT PHASE LETTERS GIFTS PHONE CALLS AUDIO/VIDEOCASSETTES PHOTOS AND ART MESSAGES

15. POST DEPLOYMENT PHASE a. Take it slow b. Routines have been established c. Children have changed d. Ease back in to your former role

16. QUESTIONS ?

17. SUMMARY FAMILY READINESS PROGRAMS PRE DEPLOYMENT DEPLOYMENT POST DEPLOYMENT