RSP Family Outreach Briefing

AGENDA

• Importance of Family Involvement/Support• What to expect for your Warrior/What you can do• Preparation for Separation• Benefits• Resources for Families• Support Staff • Questions & Comments

IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY

• WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY!

• YOU ARE IMPORTANT AND YOUR SUPPORT IS• KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR WARRIOR

• BE PROUD

• BE INVOLVED

WHAT TO EXPECT

• LIFE CHANGING DECISION

• CHANGE IN APPEARANCE AND VALUES

• TIME SPENT AWAY FROM FAMILY

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• LEARN ABOUT THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RSP

• OFFER TO HELP YOUR WARRIOR

• DISCUSS EXPECTATIONS

• BE SUPPORTIVE

PREPARING FOR SEPARATION

• TAKE CARE OF FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS

• HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION • Local and Red Cross

• HAVE ADDRESS FOR SENDING LETTERS/CARDS

• HAVE A SUPPORT NETWORK

BENEFITS

• DEERS – Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System

• TRICARE HEALTH COVERAGE

• EDUCATION BENEFITS

BENEFITS

• LIFE INSURANCE - SGLI

• PAY AND ALLOWANCES

• MILITARY EXCHANGE/COMMISSARY PRIVILAGES

FAMILY RESOURCES

• Family Outreach Guide • Monthly Newsletters• Social networking sites• Unit or local support sites• Family Friendly Websites

o www.militaryonesource.como www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/

SUPPORT STAFF

LIST LOCAL RSP

POINT OF CONTACTS

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS