Massachusetts National Guard Military & Family Readiness Programs
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Solider and Airman Family Readiness Specialists
Soldier and Airman Family Readiness Specialists strengthen military networks, support Command objectives, and enhance mission and family readiness by providing resource information, referrals, follow-up services, and outreach. They play a key role in assisting the geographically dispersed service members and families of the Massachusetts National Guard.
Solider and Airman Family Readiness Specialists operate Military and Family Assistance and Readiness Centers (MFACs) across Massachusetts (see locations and contact information below).
Solider and Airman Family Readiness Specialists provide information, referral, and training to service members, military dependents, Department of Defense civilians, military retirees and veterans on a wide range of topics such as:
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Financial Readiness, Education, Assistance and Counseling |
Exceptional Family Member Program Individual and Family Non-Medical Counseling Mental and Behavioral Health Services Education Programs Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Services DEERS Enrollment and ID Cards Tricare |
Massachusetts National Guard Military & Family Readiness Centers
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Wellesley MFAC
14 Minuteman Ln, Wellesley, MA
339-202-4808
Hanscom Air Force Base MFAC
MA National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, 2 Randolph Road, Hanscom AFB, MA
339-202-4823
Taunton MFAC
111 Honorable Gordon Owens Riverway, Taunton, MA
339-202-7804/7805
Joint Base Cape Cod / Otis Air National Guard Base
102d Intelligence Wing Headquarters, Joint Base Cape Cod, MA
508-968-4855
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https://www.102iw.ang.af.mil/Services/Military-Family-Readiness/
Worcester MFAC
640 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA
339-202-4398
Springfield MFAC
1505 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA
339-202-5593
Barnes Air National Guard Base MFAC
815 Southampton Road, Building 12, Westfield, MA
413-568‐9151 ext. 698-1183/1681
https://www.104fw.ang.af.mil/Units/Wellness-Center/Airman-Family-Readiness/
Massachusetts National Guard Child and Youth Services
The Massachusetts National Guard's Child and Youth Services program is dedicated to empowering youth ages 6-17 by providing essential life skills, leadership opportunities, and resilience-building activities to help them grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
Our diverse programming includes:
• Teen Council: Youth ages 13-17 can volunteer and make a positive impact in their communities, interactive day camps, and the annual MA Youth Symposium
• Annual Summer Camp: Youth ages 9-15 enjoy a week of traditional camp activities, team building, and resilience training with military-connected peers who share similar experiences.
• Childcare Assistance: Connection to key resources for childcare assistance through programs like the Army Fee Assistance Subsidy program for active duty or deployed Soldiers and the no-cost Weekend Drill Childcare Pilot program provided by Upwards for traditional drill-status Soldiers.
For more information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Massachusetts National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Through Yellow Ribbon events, Service members and loved ones connect with local resources before, during, and after deployments where they can access information on health care, education and training opportunities, financial, and legal benefits.
Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program
The Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program provides educational briefs to Service members and employers, so they have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities under USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act).
ESGR is your first stop when issues arise with your employer due to your military service.
If you are having trouble with your employer due to your military service then please call us and our volunteers can guide you through the law pertaining to your situation and assist you in communicating with your employer.
We also have an awards program where you can nominate your employer for an award to recognize their support for your military service. You can learn more about it at https://www.esgr.mil/Employer-Awards/ESGR-Awards-Programs.
For more information please contact 339-202-4816 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Massachusetts National Guard Survivor Outreach Services Program
The Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) mission is to build a united program which embraces and reassures Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire. SOS Professionals deliver individualized support and attention to Survivors across the Nation providing:
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long-term support |
counseling referrals |
For More Information: Visit the website at www.sos.army.mil or contact the Massachusetts Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
