Unit Family Readiness Program

Commander’s Responsibilities:

• Establish unit Family Readiness Program.
• Appoint Military POC and Volunteer POC for Family Readiness.
• Meet periodically with Volunteer POC and provide guidance and direction.
• Display command emphasis and support.
• Include family support issues in training meetings and drill letters.

Military POC Responsibilities:

• Act as the Commander’s liaison to the Volunteer POC and Family Readiness Group.
• Provide access to meeting space, phones, copiers, computers, etc.
• Assist volunteers and family members with family assistance issues.
• Be innovative: initiate a spouses’ club and focus on activities that solve real-world problems (i.e. tax help, auto problems, referral service, etc.).

Volunteer POC Responsibilities:

• Lead Family Readiness Group.
• Advocate for family readiness issues.
• Coordinate with Military POC unit family readiness events and socials.
• Meet periodically with commander for future planning guidance.
• Involve all unit spouses and significant others in activities as much as possible. For additional information, contact your SFPC.

SAMPLE: Readiness Checklist (Click to Enlarge)

Your unit commander or Family Program Coordinator can provide you with additional help on creating or planning a family budget.

SAMPLE: Budget Worksheet (Click to Enlarge)

SAMPLE: Personal Affairs Worksheet (Click to Enlarge)