Family Resources
Resources for Army families, military spouses, and dependents. Covers installation support programs, military family life services, Army Community Service (ACS), childcare through Child & Youth Services, housing assistance, and spouse employment programs like MyCAA. These sites exist because a supported family is a mission-ready soldier.
All Family Resources Sites
17 linksThe American Red Cross, also known as the American National Red Cross, is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States.
OPEN →In the event of a family emergancy, the American Red Cross can issue a red cross message to the unit of a service member. You can find out how to apply for one or submit one here.
OPEN →The Army Community Service (ACS) Staff Application serves as the primary tool for the documentation and tracking of ACS clients, cases, and other services overseen by ACS Staff Members.
OPEN →G9 integrates and delivers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and services enabling readiness and resilience for a globally-responsive Army.
OPEN →Army Housing Online User Services is the Army's official website for Soldiers and Families to look for information regarding Army Family Housing (Privatized & Government Owned), Unaccompanied Housing (UH), or Off-Post Housing. It includes detailed reference information and quick links for Army installations all over the world. Inside you will find floorplans and housing policies that pertain to your next duty station.
OPEN →Official Website of the Army Resilience Directorate. The mission of the Army Resilience Directorate is to provide policy, resources, and capabilities for individuals and leaders in order to increase resilience and readiness through the prevention of suicide, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and substance abuse.
OPEN →Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a command-sponsored organization of family members, volunteers, soldiers, and civilian employees associated with a particular unit within the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard communities.
OPEN →Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness uses individual assessments, tailored virtual training, classroom training and embedded resilience experts to provide the critical skills our Soldiers, Family members and Army Civilians need.
OPEN →Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is a computerized database for United States Service members, military retirees, 100% VA Disabled Veterans, dependents, DoD active Contractors, and others worldwide who are entitled to Public Key Infrastructure and TRICARE eligibility.
OPEN →Army MWR Digital Library (Sign up at your on post library). A large free repository for eBooks, Comics, Audiobooks, TV, and Movies!
OPEN →The Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP), provides resources for suicide prevention, intervention skills, and support to those impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide to develop healthy and resilient Soldiers, reduce stigma, and build awareness of suicide and related behaviors.
OPEN →MilitaryChildCare.com provides a gateway to comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide.
OPEN →Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Military OneSource offers assistance with tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.
OPEN →Ready Army seeks to inform the Army community of all hazards and to provide targeted preparedness information to Soldiers, their Families, Civilians and contractors worldwide.
OPEN →Survivor Outreach Services is part of the Army Casualty Continuum of Care. It’s designed to provide long-term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers. Their goal is to reassure Survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family.
OPEN →TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world. TRICARE provides comprehensive coverage to all beneficiaries, including: Health plans, Special programs, Prescriptions, Dental plans.
OPEN →The Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) assists the Army Volunteer Corps and Organization Point of Contact (OPOC) in managing these dedicated volunteers and allows volunteers a way track their hours, awards, trainings and certificates. Volunteers can apply for volunteer opportunities, record and track volunteer hours, and manage their volunteer service record.
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