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Your Community, Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle. ”
We support those who are important to you
The MFRC proudly honours the diversity of “families”
Key to Successful Deployments
Research shows that families that are well prepared, know where to turn in case of emergencies and have strong support systems deal most successfully with deployments.
A few tips from our families:• Put contact and emergency information on your
fridge• Include the MFRC 24/7 number (fridge magnet)• For the partner at home, consider unlocking the
cell phone and putting emergency contact information on the phone
• If you live alone leave your key with someone you trust, give your landlord the MFRC 24/7 number…we will find you!
• Update Emergency Contacts with schools• What about your pets?
Deploying Soon?
The MFRC’s Top 3 Tips
1. Plan well - Ensure your family knows how to contact us
2. Learn about the available resources
3. Get connected
Plan and Prepare• General checklists as well as
specific ones for Single Members and Parents of Military Members
• Pick up a MFRC Magnet
• Download the “Everything Binder”
• Make sure eligible family members have their MFID
• Fill out your Family information form
Prepare your Family Care Plan
Know what resources are available
• 443 Family Network• MFRC Sea Deployment
Handbook• MFRC Resource and
Information tables• MFRC website:
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Get Connected
• Join the 443 Family Network– We are looking for a new 443 volunteer
[email protected]• Join the 443 Family Facebook Page • Monthly Away Café sessions• Monthly Deployment Dinners
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”
Types of Workshop offered• Preparing for Deployment Workshops :
– Children’s Deployment Workbook Session Dec 12 2017 6:30-8:30pm
– R2MR Part 1 (all adults) Dec 13 2017 6:30-8:30pm– R2MR Part 2 (those with children) Dec 14 2017 6:30-
8:30pm– Build your own Binder Mar 12 2018
Types of Events• Monthly Coffee Sessions• Monthly Deployment Dinner by donation• Special events (Mother’s Day Tea, Father’s Day BBQ)
Join the 443 Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.
Children’s Workbooks / WorkshopsComplete the “Pre-Deployment activities with your children.
Two options for offering your child support throughout the Deployment
- Onsite Children’s Workshops
- At Home Children’s Workbooks with virtual support for the “at home” parent via the web.
Next Workshop Dec 12 2017 6:30-8:30pm
Parenting From Afar
Pick up a copy or download the PDF
Go to our website and check out the E-tool Raising your Military Child
• Help you get an emergency plan in place
• Help assist in finding Emergency Child Care
Emergencies
Top Four Service requests by loved ones of Deployed Members
1. Free Mail drop off
2. Staying in Touch Service
3. Networking Opportunities
4. Respite Childcare (including Saturday mornings) Don’t forget to get your
Military Family ID Card before your member deploys
Single MembersYou are part of a family too!
Services Provided• SIT service for loved ones – wherever they may
be• Postal services and VTCs• Information services such as; pet care, car
storage, etc. • Virtual updates for those that live out of area.
Be sure to give our contact information to your loved ones.
CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE
• Free Service• No special services available with CF Morale
Mail (i.e. parcel tracking or express post)
Drop off locations:Signal Hill MFRCCPAC MFRCFleet Mail OfficeNaden Mail Room
A list of out of area locations is available at all drop off locations
Note: Wrapping paper and tape are available at all drop off locations.
• Power of Attorney (POA –Make anappointment at AJAG to have one made)
• Wills (everyone should have one)• SDB Beneficiary Form (make sure your beneficiary has
been updated- does not change automatically if you have married or divorced)
• Travel Authorization Letter available on MFRC website http://esquimaltmfrc.com/wp-content/uploads/travel-authorization-letter.pdf
• Further questions call AJAG at 250-363-4260
AJAG
Contact Esquimalt MFRC
24-hours a day / seven days a week
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
The Esquimalt MFRC is on Facebook and Twitter!!
Halifax MFRC24- hours a day/ seven days a week
1-888-753-8827 (toll free)www.halifaxmfrc.com
To receive family network information from the Halifax MFRC contact them at [email protected]
