US Army Reserve (USAR) Family Programs

2023-04-18T17:05:27-04:00

Serving in the military can be a challenging experience, not just for the service member, but also for their family members. Recognizing this, the US Army provides a variety of programs to support the service member and their family to help alleviate some of the stress and challenges that come with military service. Programs are available to all eligible servicemembers, family members, including spouses, children, parents, and siblings. These programs are designed to provide resources and support in a variety of areas, such as financial assistance, counseling services, educational resources, and more to help navigate the challenges that may arise during deployments, extended training, other military obligations, or any time the service member or their family identifies a need. The USAR recognizes that the challenges facing its Soldiers are sometimes not the same as Soldiers in the Active Component, so each of the programs listed below is specific to the needs of Army Reserve Soldiers and their families:

1. Military OneSource: Military OneSource is a comprehensive resource for military families, offering a range of services including financial counseling, career counseling, and mental health services. This program is available to all Army Reserve Soldiers regardless of activation status, as well as their immediate family members, or those who have responsibility for a child or children during activation or separation.

2. Survivor Outreach Services: Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is designed to provide long-term support to survivors of fallen service members. It provides support, information, and services to families, including assistance with financial planning, counseling services, and other resources, and the USAR has Survivor Outreach Service coordinators specific to the Army Reserve families.

3. Child and Youth Services (CYS): CYS provides information and support for the children of military families, including before and after school programs, summer camps, and other activities and opportunities that build resiliency for military youth. For those Army Reserve Soldiers who are activated, the Army Child Care Fee Assistance program may assist in defraying the cost of childcare.

4. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP): The EFMP provides support to families with special needs, including access to specialized medical care and educational resources. The EFMP is administered by the Army Reserve G1 with support from Human Resources Command (HRC), and the Surgeon’s Office, and is available to activated Army Reserve Soldiers.

5. Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC): MFLCs are licensed professionals who provide confidential non-medical counseling services to Servicemembers and their families, helping them cope with a variety of issues including behavioral health, deployment, relocation, and family conflicts. MFLCs are a service provided by Military One Source.

6. Family Readiness Groups (FRGs): The FRG is a Commanders program that provides a support network for military families at the unit level, to help them stay connected with their loved ones during deployments and other extended absences in additional to providing information, assistance, and support.

7. Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP): The YRRP provides access to civilian and military services and information to help manage the concerns of deployment. The YRRP is intended to assist at any state: Pre-Deployment, Demobilization, Reintegration and beyond. Eligible participants will have access to programs, resources, referrals, and services to improve health and well-being, minimize stress, and maintain readiness. YRRP events can be virtual or in person and are for Army Reserve Soldiers and their families.

8. Army Reserve Financial Literacy Program (FLP): FLP is a military lifecycle-based financial education and counseling programs to bolster Servicemember’s financial fitness throughout their careers. The FLP educates and empowers service members and their families to make intelligent financial decisions for their well-being and financial goals, resulting in increased personal readiness and reducing financial stressors. FLP provides Personal Financial Counselors that can provide individual guidance around financial issues for Army Reserve Soldiers and their families.

9. Family Advocacy Program (FAP): FAP is an interdisciplinary and multilayered initiative that incorporates prevention methodologies, education, and training initiatives to facilitate awareness and address domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth (PSB-CY) from a non-clinical perspective. FAP cultivates partnerships with installations and local resources to provide essential support services where families live or are assigned.

10. New Parent Support Program (NPSP): NPSP falls under the Family Advocacy Program and provides connections to community-based support services for expectant parents and parents of children from birth to three years of age. NPSP promotes resilient families and healthy parenting skills to prevent child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse within the Army Reserve.

Overall, the family programs available in the U.S. Army Reserve are designed to provide a range of resources and support to help family members navigate the challenges of military life. These programs offer everything from financial assistance and counseling services to educational resources and support groups. By providing this support, the USAR can help ensure that service members can focus on their duties without worrying about the well-being of their families. This, in turn, helps to improve the readiness, resiliency, and effectiveness of the military.

To find out more about US Army Reserve Family Programs, go here:
https://rly.pt/ArmyReserveFamilyPrograms

To find out more about the US Army Reserve as a career, go here:
https://rly.pt/ArmyReserveCareers

Army Reserve Family Programs

Reserve resources for you and your Family.

Response by 1LT Vance Titus made Apr 18 at 2023 7:27 PM

2023-04-18T19:27:09-04:00

Important

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2023 7:41 PM

2023-04-18T19:41:31-04:00

It's hard for anyone to say that the Army doesn't have enough family programs.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 19 at 2023 10:18 AM

2023-04-19T10:18:30-04:00

Also remember, depending on where you live, the Army may not help you, but you need to plan ahead as if you are deploying. I lived half of my Reserve career in Denmark, received 0% support from the U.S. Army / Army Reserve. I had made contact with a Vietnam Vet who lived not too far from me. You will be surprised where you find vets. I gave him a limited POA to incase something happened to me - example - no notification team could come to my house without him because he spoke the language and understood the military system, my wife didn't. Have all your ducks in a row, paper work squared away, always plan for the worst.
The U.S. Army has great programs, but if you are out of their AO, then you got to fend for yourself, always remember the 6 "P"s: Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made Apr 19 at 2023 2:44 PM

2023-04-19T14:44:54-04:00

Good afternoon. Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2023 10:59 PM

2023-04-22T22:59:35-04:00

thanks for the info.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Apr 23 at 2023 12:27 PM

2023-04-23T12:27:51-04:00

good share