FAMILY READINESS

The 158th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program provides education, support, and resources that promote individual and family readiness. We work with local and state support agencies. Together we ensure that our members and their families have resources to support success in the Vermont Air National Guard.

If you are retiring or separating from Active Duty, please call the A&FRC to schedule your pre-separation and TAP Class at least 6 months ahead of your separation date. 802-652-8035.

RESOURCES
We provide information and referral services that support the readiness of members and family members. Resources are continually updated to ensure relevancy to members on programs and services available to them.

Chaplain: 802-660-5422 (office)

Director of Psychological Health (DPH) - Free Confidential Assessment and Referral: 802-660-5463

Legal Assistance (Powers of Attorney, Wills, Service Member Civil Relief Act, and more): 802-660-5943

Child and Youth Programs
Child and youth opportunities are sponsored by the National Guard Bureau, Vermont National Guard, and UVM Extension Service through funding, grants and donations from the Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau and Community Partners through our Military Kids Vermont Program (MKVT). For information on child and youth camps and summits contact the A&FRC or the Vermont National Guard Family Programs Child and Youth Coordinator at 802-338-3369.
Employment Assistance
The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) works with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the VT Department of Labor (VDOL) to provide service members and their family members with assistance in the job hunt, preparing a job application/resume and preparing for interviews. ESGR can be reached at (802)-272-5509 and VDOL at (802) 863-7676.
Family Assistance
Guard families are self-sufficient and resilient, but when help is needed, we're here to assist. We have many helping resources. Call us at 802-652-8035.
Financial Counseling Services
The Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) can assist with budget, debt counseling, Security Clearances, retirement, TSP or anything financial. The PFC is on base every Wednesday from 0900-1500 and is available by appointment at 802-318-2507.
Financial Assistance
If you are in need of financial assistance, you may possibly qualify for financial assistance through the VTNG Charitable Foundation, or another resource we have. Please contact the A&FRC at 802-652-8035.
Relocation Assistance
Moving to Vermont? We can help. We can send you our Relocation Package with information on housing, schools city and town demographics, etc. Contact our office at 802-652-8035.
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
When our members deploy due to activation and/or mobilization of 90 days or more, we offer Yellow Ribbon and Transition Assistance Programs before, during and after deployment to ensure our veteran's and families are aware of all their benefits. For information on the Yellow Ribbon Program call: Office: 802-660-5317

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