JBER | Military Family Readiness

Provides consultation on benefits offered by a wide variety of programs such as DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services and other state and local agencies serviced by a trained Casualty Assistance Representative. The Survivor Benefits Plan provides Air Force retiring service members and spouses the latest information on benefits.

Supports military, civilians and families in achieving short and long-term employment. Services include referrals for education/training, obtaining career goals in the private and public sectors and employment skills counseling. Resources for self-employment, small business, local labor market information, employment trend tracking, skills and interests identification, skills development workshops, job bank or job referrals, linkages to alternatives to paid employment (e.g., volunteerism and education).

The EFMP program helps families on the path to empowerment by providing information and referral services, non-medical case management, training and other forms of support, such as providing opportunities for families to connect with each other around a common need or concern. An EFMP family member can be an adult or child with physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires specialized treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling.

Serves as a centralized point of contact and primary source for information regarding both military and civilian agencies, services and programs, and crisis intervention. Trained staff will provide ID card holders with information or assistance they may need or will refer them to the appropriate agency for assistance. Additional services include: computer resource center, copy and fax services.

This program educates service members and families on the stages of the deployment cycle, training and other aspects of military life. The mission of Mobilization & Deployment Readiness is to develop an adaptable community in which service members and families are prepared for deployment, have access to the support they need throughout its course, and are prepared for the unique challenges they face when the service member returns from deployment.

These services promote community wellness and assist with the quality of life for service members and families by providing educational family enrichment and resilience services. Keeping the challenges that face the military family in mind, the classes and support groups offered promote growth and safety by covering a wide variety of topics. The classes and support groups are designed to improve and build on personal problem-solving skills and life skills. Classes can help with understanding the impact of stress, anger, deployments and family reunions. In addition, they provide valuable information on parenting, life skills and couples enrichment.

Provides information and personal financial consultation to assist service members and families maintain financial readiness. Assistance is provided to develop a budget based on individual income and expenses; manage credit and current debt; plan for insurance expenses; and prepare for personal financial readiness. Services include one-on-one financial counseling appointments to help with budget/spending plan, bank/financial services, credit/debt management, car buying, individual retirement accounts, uniformed Thrift Savings Plan and basic investments.

Provides service members and families, especially those new to the military, with relocation information, education, and skills development to manage and adapt to the mobile military lifestyle. Programs include: JBER Newcomers Orientation mandatory for all military and highly encouraged for spouses; Sponsorship Training via online at Electronic Sponsorship Application (eSAT) and instruction for unit sponsor monitors; Relocation Counseling to include Route Maps/Travel Information, temporary/permanent housing, child care, medical, spouse employment, educational and volunteer opportunities; Lending Locker provides temporary household items during relocation.Provides service members and families, especially those new to the military, with relocation information, education, and skills development to manage and adapt to the mobile military lifestyle. Programs include: JBER Newcomers Orientation mandatory for all military and highly encouraged for spouses; Sponsorship Training via online at Electronic Sponsorship Application (eSAT) and instruction for unit sponsor monitors; Relocation Counseling to include Route Maps/Travel Information, temporary/permanent housing, child care, medical, spouse employment, educational and volunteer opportunities; Lending Locker provides temporary household items during relocation.

Transition Assistance is mandatory for all service members who will transition from military life to civilian life; i.e., retire or separate. It provides service members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to empower them to make informed career decisions, be competitive in the global work force, and become positive contributors to their community as they transition from military service and reintegrate into civilian life. It is important for every service member separating or retiring from the military to take full advantage of the services offered through the Transition Assistance Program.

The volunteer resource program provides centralized recruitment, training and recognition. Family members wishing to volunteer can meet with a staff member who will help them review options and who can provide information on the wealth of volunteer opportunities on JBER and in the local community. Volunteer Coordinators also assist supervisors with volunteer placement and problem-solving.