Webinar hosted by the Military Families Learning Network on October 20, 2016

1. Building Blocks of Military
Family Readiness
https://learn.extension.org/events/2802

2. Connecting military family service providers
and Cooperative Extension professionals to research
and to each other through engaging online learning opportunities
www.extension.org/militaryfamilies
MFLN Intro
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3. Judith Dekle, LCSW, ACSW
Graduate of University of Alabama, and University
of Tennessee
Former Air Force Officer
Associate Director, Office of Family Readiness
Policy, DoD
Leads performance reporting and trainings
Annette Brechon Kuyper
Graduate of St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
Director of Military Outreach for MN
Civilian on the Adjutant General's Staff
Liaison between the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs,
Military Affairs, and other federal agencies,
commissions, nonprofit and professional associations
Today’s Presenters

4. Judith Ward Dekle, LCSW, ACSW
Building Capacity within the
Military Family Readiness System
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5. The network of agencies, programs,
services, and individuals, and the
collaboration among them, that
promotes the readiness and quality of
life of Service members and their
families.
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Who we are:
Family Readiness System

6. • Identifies priority issues/challenges through assessment
• Defines readiness outcomes
• Identifies formal system and informal network supports
that promote the achievement of readiness outcomes
• Specifies community capacity building strategies
(evidence-based programs/practices and practice-based
evidence strategies) that promote formal and informal
network supports.
What we do:
Community Capacity Building
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7. • The state of being prepared to effectively navigate the
challenges of daily living experienced in the unique context
of military service.
• Ready individuals and families are
o knowledgeable about the potential challenges they may face;
o equipped with the skills to competently function in the face of such
challenges;
o aware of the supportive resources available to them; and make use
of the skills and supports in managing such challenges.
• Includes mobility and financial readiness, mobilization and
deployment readiness, and personal and family life
readiness.
Our goal:
Military Family Readiness
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8. The Family Readiness System is the network of
agencies, programs, services and individuals,
and the collaboration among them, that
promotes the readiness and quality of life of
service members and their families.
What is the Family Readiness System?
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9. Education System
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“Other Systems”

10. Health Care System
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“Other Systems”

11. Family Readiness System
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“Other Systems”

12. Education
System
Health Care
System
Family Readiness
System
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13. It promotes the idea of “no wrong door”;
service members and families can access
an entire network of support through any
of several key access points.
Why is this system important?
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14. Within the Department of Defense:
• Military and Family Support Centers
• Reserve Component Family Assistance Centers
• Military OneSource
• Military and Family Life Counselor Program
• Medical facilities
• Child and youth programs
Other federal, state, local government organizations
Local community organizations
Family Readiness System Access
Points
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15. What role do you/your agency play
within the Family Readiness System?
Time to ChatTime to Chat
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16. What other elements of the
Family Readiness System do you
or your agency interact with?
Time to ChatTime to Chat
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What can you do to strengthen those
connections to create a ‘seamless’
network of support?

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• Identifies priority issues/challenges through assessment
• Defines readiness outcomes
• Identifies formal system and informal network supports
that promote the achievement of readiness outcomes
• Specifies community capacity building strategies
(evidence-based programs/practices and
practice-based evidence strategies) that
promote formal and informal network supports.
Community Capacity Building

18. • Catalyst for military/civilian collaboration
• Online, interactive and on Military OneSource
• These modules open to public at no cost
• Resource documents to accompany training
https://myhub.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=332:2:0::NO
Community Capacity Building
Curriculum
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19. Fundamental (~2.5 Hrs.):
1. Community Action and Change
2. Becoming a Community Capacity Building Organization
3. Results-Focused Planning
Advanced (~4.5 Hrs.):
4. Community Assessment
5. Strengthening Formal Systems through Collaboration
6. Mobilizing Informal Systems
7. Engaging Military Leaders
8. Monitoring Results and Activities
9. Sustaining Desired Results
Community Capacity Building
Modules
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20. Have any of you used the
Community Capacity Building (CCB)
curriculum?
Time to ChatTime to Chat
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21. Share examples of how you/your
agency have engaged in CCB
in your community.
Time to ChatTime to Chat
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Annette Brechon Kuyper
Director of Military
Outreach, MN

23. Minnesota National Guard
Minnesota's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Recognition Program
Annette Kuyper
Director of Military Outreach
MN Department of Military Affairs
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24. Yellow Ribbon Community/County Program
Commitment from Minnesota communities/counties
to coordinate and synchronize support efforts. Key
community/county partners are engaged and
committed to a sustainable action plan to meet
needs and beyond.
Community/County Key Partners:
- Elected Officials
- Faith Based Organizations & Volunteer Groups
- Veteran Service Organizations
- Behavioral Health, Social Service & Medical
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Educators & Youth Service Providers
- Businesses & Employers
- Local Unit Representatives
90 Networks
220 Cities and 26 Counties
YR Program - Community
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Used by permission from MN Beyond The Yellow Ribbon
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25. KEY SUPPORT PARTNERS
 County Veteran Service Officer
 Family Assistance Center Specialist
 DEED Veteran Rep
 MACV
 ESGR
 Unit Representative
 FRSA/AFR
 VA (MyVA Communities)
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26. Time to ChatTime to Chat
Share what support
partnerships have been
developed in your area
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27. YR REQUIREMENTS
 Checklist due 30SEPT
 Activate key partners
 Maintain commitments
 Maintain key partnerships
 Needs analysis
 Needs resolution
 Annual objectives/goals
 JCF-MN Conference
 Unit Rep requirements
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28. JCF-MN Conferences
 Annual requirement
 Share best practices
 Build relationships
 Update on initiatives
 Volunteer Recognition
6 locations across state
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Used by permission from MN Beyond The Yellow Ribbon
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29. Yellow Ribbon Company Program
Commitment from Minnesota companies and
organizations to coordinate and synchronize support
efforts. Key partners within organizations are engaged
and committed to a sustainable action plan to meet needs
and beyond.
Company Key Partners:
- Company Leadership
- HR-Recruiting
- HR-Policy and Procedure
- Training and Development
- Employee Outreach and Support
- Community Outreach and Support
52 Companies
YR Program - Company
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Used by permission from MN Beyond The Yellow Ribbon
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30. YR Company Seminars
 Share best practices
 Build relationships
 Update on initiatives
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31. • Unit involvement
• Direct resources
• Annual JCF-MN Conferences
• Bi-annual YR Company Seminars
• Targeted need identification
• Reduced redundancy
• Employment Mentor Program
• Partnerships/synchronization of effort
• 50/activate 7,000 volunteers
• 80% Green/Amber
YR Data-Successes
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32. • Identification: Military connected residents
• Identification: Needs of SM, Veterans, MFM
• Involvement of all key community areas
• Connection with all resources
• Volunteer leadership capabilities
• Constancy of all key support partners
• 20% Red
YR -Opportunities
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33. • New BTYR website
• Key Support Partner Meetings
• AmeriCorps VISTA Members
• JCF-MN Events (March-May 2017)
• Building Healthy Military Communities Initiative
• Indiana, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma
• Checklist assessment
YR Moving Forward
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34.  Synchronized and connected resources
 Enduring relationships
 Focused networks of support
 United companies/communities
 Synchronized communication
 Locally accessible resources
 Shared best practices
Outcomes
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35. Time to ChatTime to Chat
Share how these types of supports
could/have assisted military Service
Members and families in your area.
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36. Questions?
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37. Connect with MFLN Family Transitions Online!
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MFLN Family Transitions @MFLNFT
MFLN Family Transitions
FT SMS
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38. MFLN Community Capacity Building
MFLN Community Capacity Building @MFLNCCB
Military Families Learning Network
CCB SMS
Connect with us online!
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39. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8409844
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Branch Services
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Guard
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40. Certificate of Completion
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41. Project In Sight: The Joys and Challenges of
Reintegration after Deployment
• Thursday, October 27, 2016
• 12pm – 1pm Eastern
• Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/2719
Retirement Ready? Effective Strategies for
Military Families
• Tuesday, November 1, 2016 (follow-up session on November 8)
• 11am – 12:30pm Eastern
• Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/2688
To stay in touch or get more information go to:
http://blog/.extension.org/militaryfamilies/life-cycle-transition-support
Family Transitions Upcoming Events
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42. www.extension.org/62581