Welcome to the next generation of family readiness. MCFTB is now offering Unit Family Readiness Volunteer training to include Family Readiness Advisor & Assistant trainings on a monthly basis. Family Readiness Program volunteers need to be nominated by their unit and registered to attend via their Unit Family Readiness Officer. Childcare reimbursement is available. For Commands to meet mandatory training requirements from HQMC; Command Team and Family Readiness Officer trainings are also offered on a monthly basis. All participants must be registered to attend. Please contact your Unit Family Readiness Officer for more information.

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L.I.N.K.S. is a mentoring program for Marine family members taught by marine spouses. The class provides insight into the military lifestyle, giving family members a place to network with other military families and find out about resources available to them and tangible ways to thrive in the military lifestyle. There are L.I.N.K.S. sessions for kids, teens, spouses, marines and Japanese spouses, too! Sessions are offered on all three housing camps (Foster, Courtney and Kinser). Please contact us for childcare arrangements. Call 645-3698 to register.
Below is the link for the brand new L.I.N.K.S. for parents and extended family of Marines. If you have family back home interested in knowing about what you do and the community you live in, send them this link. They can also attend a workshop in person at the nearest Marine Corps Installation to them. Contact our registration line for more information.

1.Introduction

2.The Corps

3.The Maze

4.Pay Day

5.Separation and Deployment

6.Crossroads

7.Staying Marine

This program introduces Japanese fiancées and spouses to military life and American culture. JSO is designed to assist Japanese spouses in their transition to a military spouse. A translator is present for all sessions. Participants must be registered to attend. Childcare reimbursement is available. For more information contact Marine Corps Family Team Building at 645-3817 (bilingual line).

The intent of this program is to provide resources and support for all Marines and their families during each phase of the deployment cycle. MCFTB offers programs for kids and spouses to take them from Predeployment through the reunion process. These programs include In the Midst, a fun and relaxing workshop, and Beyond the Brief, a series of workshops to provide more detailed coverage of deployment and readiness information. Readiness and Deployment Support also works with Unit Family Readiness Officers to obtain Deployed Spouses' Benefits Cards (English/Japanese) and Individual Augment Welcome Home Packages to Marines and their families who have been through or are experiencing an Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom Deployment.

Deployed Spouses' Benefits Cards - English

Deployed Spouses' Benefits Cards - Japanese

LifeSkills encompasses the capabilities necessary to successfully meet the challenges of everyday life, the mobile military lifestyle, and heightened operational/deployment tempo, including but not limited to: stress and anger management; financial management; parenting skills; elder care; family care plans, and inter-family dynamics. LifeSkills also encompasses the tools and capabilities of the Spouses' Learning Series (SLS), the Premarital Seminar, and CREDO.

SLS is a series of workshops offered to spouses who volunteer, serve, and contribute in their military community. The workshop is designed to provide spouses the opportunity to learn about professional development, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and other great topics. Three different venues are offered: Annual guest presenter provided by HQMC, local workshops provided by MCFTB, and online sessions. For more information contact 645-3689.

The Premarital Workshop provides guidelines for marriage in Okinawa and the Pacific area and is required for anyone marrying foreign nationals or getting married in Japan. The workshop is held monthly on Camp Foster. Guest speakers for the workshop include the U.S. Consulate, IPAC, Legal, TriCare, Personal Services Center, and MCFTB programs. For more information call 645-3689.

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Great retreat workshops (Marriage Enrichment, Spiritual Growth, and Personal Growth) are available for married couples, individuals and teens. Retreats are FREE and open to all DoD ID cardholders. Contact the CREDO Chaplains at 645-3041.