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Mission
The mission of the Ohio National Guard Family Readinessand Warrior Support Program is to promote Family
Readiness, quality of life and empowerment of military Families through education, communication, resources, and
community involvement. co u y o e e
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Vision
The vision for the unit Family Readiness Group is to produce Family Readiness Groups that are engaged inproduce Family Readiness Groups that are engaged in their unit’s yearly activities, resulting in strong “Ready
Military Families”.
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Successful FRGs“R d F ili A ti A h !” i h k f• “Ready Families…Anytime, Anywhere!” is the key focus of the FRG. – A successful FRG boosts the morale of its SoldiersA successful FRG boosts the morale of its Soldiers
and their Families by allowing Families to connect with one another in mutual support. This support allows Soldiers to feel secure in the readiness of theirallows Soldiers to feel secure in the readiness of their Family.
• Family in terms of Family readiness is not “just” the y y jFamily within your household. – We know that your closest support could be your
t t l ibli f i d dparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, friends and many more. This Family is an integral part of the FRG. The more Families active in the FRG the larger this support system grows.
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What makes an FRG run?
• The FRG is run solely by volunteers; in conjunction with the Commander and the Military Liaisonthe Commander and the Military Liaison.
• Passionate Volunteers• The goal of an FRG volunteer is to create a community g y
of camaraderie within the military “Family”. – To some Family members this will be the only support
system they have; if and when a deploymentsystem they have; if and when a deployment happens. Welcoming new family members and helping them integrate into military life is an important focus of the FRG.
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Ohi N ti l G dOhio National Guard Family ReadinessFamily Readiness
and Warrior Support
www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_index.html1-800-589-9914
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You have a TEAM in place to help –
FAMILY READINESS and WARRIOR SUPPORT TEAM
Troop & Family Assistance Center SpecialistsFamily Readiness Support AssistantsState Youth Program Military One Source ConsultantTransitional Assistance AdvisorsSurvivor Outreach Services CoordinatorsOhio Cares Yellow Ribbon Education & Incentives
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Family Readiness & Warrior Support Resources
To reach the Troop and Family Assistance Center Specialist in your region call:
1-800-589-9914 Region 1: Canton/Akron (Prompt 1)
Our regional Troop & Family Assistance Specialists and Airmen & Family Readiness Program Managers are highly trained professionals
who provide information, resources, referrals and assistance to all Service Members and Families before, during and after deployments, or
whenever there is a need.E C
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Region 1: Canton/Akron (Prompt 1)Region 2: Chillicothe/Portsmouth (Prompt 2)
Region 3: Cincinnati/Hamilton (Prompt 3)Region 4: Dayton/Kettering (Prompt 4)
Region 5: Toledo/Bowling Green (Prompt 5)Y A
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Ashtabula
Trumbull
Lake
Geauga
Wayne
Medina
Erie
Crawford
Wyandot
HardinAllen
Van Wert
Pauld ing
PutnamHancock Seneca
Sandusky
Ottawa
HenryDefiance
FultonWilliams
Toledo
Mahoning
Stark
Walbridge
North Canton
Stow
Brook Park
Mansfield
SanduskyLorain
Wooster
Norwalk
TiffinMedina
Alliance
Lima
Bowling Green
Camp Perry
Columbiana
Akron
Portage
Summit
Youngstown
Lucas
Wood
Huron
Mercer
Ashland
Lorain
Chagrin FallsSwanton
Green Road
Newton Falls15 Trumbull
Region 5: Toledo/Bowling Green (Prompt 5)
Region 6: Columbus (Prompt 6)
24 Hour Joint Operations Center 888-637-9053
Airmen & Family Readiness Program Locations:
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BelmontDarke
Fayette
Miami Clark
Madison Fairf ield
Champaign
PerryMorgan
MonroeNoble
Guernsey
Licking
Jefferson
Harrison
TuscarawasCoshoctonKnox
Delaware
Union
MarionHolmes
CarrollRichland
Logan
Shelby
Auglaize
Montgomery
Dayton
McConnelsville
Springfield
Kettering
DoverSt. Marys
Amanda
Piqua
Marion
Greenville
Xenia
Newark
Morrow
Pickaway
SullivantAve
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Franklin
Muskingum
Preble
Mercer
Warren
Greene
Marysville
Coshocton
Beightler
Rickenbacker
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Mansf ield—179th AW800-642-8365 x5206600
Springf ield—178th FW800-851-4503 x2583
Toledo—180th FW800-495-4250 x8684550
Columbus—121st ARW800-377-5570 x5
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Gallia
Meigs
Clermont
Butler
Brown
Adams
Scioto
Clinton
Highland
Jackson
Vinton
Washington
Hamilton
Hamilton
MiddletownLebanon
Chillicothe
Portsmouth
Ross
Pike
Hocking
Athens
Lawrence
WoodlawnBlue Ash 3 2
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OHIOCARES800‐761‐0868
Military Family Life Education & Counseling614‐336‐7479 or 614‐336‐6000 ext 1413
Ohio National Guard Employer Outreach Program 614‐336‐7077
Military OneSource614‐336‐7319 or 800‐342‐9647
Personal Financial Education & Counseling614‐336‐4212
Civilian Employment Support614‐336‐7152
D & Al h l I t ti St t & F d l V t B fit E l S t f th G d & R
Hero 2 Hire 614-336-7444
Director of Psychological Health 614-336-7246 or 614-336-1413
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614‐336‐6444State & Federal Veteran Benefits614‐336‐7349 or 614‐336‐4192
Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve614‐336‐7444
American Red Cross614‐251‐1798
Youth Programs877‐460‐2177 or 614‐336‐7456
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator877‐751‐5628
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What can a TFAC do for you?
Need Emergency Funds?
Concerned about college?
Need help creating a budget?
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TFAC!
Looking for a job?Looking for a job?Are your kids struggling?
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Program of Events
Family Camaraderie EventsMarriage Enrichment RetreatsY th CYouth CampsFamily CampsFamily Readiness Training Eventsy gEmployer Readiness Events
For more information visit:www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_index.htmlOr call: 1 800 589 9914Or call: 1-800-589-9914
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Youth Programs• Camp Kelley’s Island
• Teen Camp ages 12-15 • Jr. Camp ages 9-11Jr. Camp ages 9 11
• Hero Camps• Cleveland Play House Square
OSU Sports Sampler• OSU Sports Sampler• Troop and Family Camps
• SW Ohio• Lake Erie• Central Ohio
• Camaraderie EventsCamaraderie Events• Family Fun Events at the Zoo’s• Athletic Events
T k i t b itTrack upcoming events on our web site:
www.go.osu.edu/OMKcamping