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Predeployment Resources

 

Air Force Crossroads

Offers information for Airmen and their families preparing for an upcoming deployment.
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American Bar Association
Provides Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
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The ABA also connects active duty Servicemembers and their families to free legal assistance for civil legal issues beyond the scope of services provided by a military legal assistance office.
More Info: Website
 

Army Chaplain Corps
Serve both God and country by bringing unique gifts to the Servicemembers of our nation. They can provide support to both Servicemembers and families during challenging, diverse and ever-changing challenges.

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Contact: Unit Chaplain - call your unit, full-time staff

              State Support Chaplain, 651-282-4291

              State Chaplains Office, 651-282-4287

 

Army Family Readiness Group
Online home of the Army FRG. Hosts individual unit's Virtual FRGs, allowing a secure environment in which information, resources and support are available to Servicemembers and their familiy members 24 hours a day.

More Info: Website

 

Building Family Rituals
Learn how to build family rituals before your Servicemember deploys.

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Deployment Kids
Provides support for children with a deployed parent. Includes several applications and games to help children understand their parents deployment, as well as tips on how to "Keep in Touch."
More Info: Website
 
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Provides housing, employment and legal assistance to positively motivated veterans across the state of Minnesota who are homeless, in danger of homelessness or are experiencing life crises. There are three MACV offices, located in Minneapolis, Duluth and Mankato.
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Military OneSource
Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need. Available by phone or online, the free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active duty, Guard and Reserve Servicemembers and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions.

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Minnesota Operation: Military Kids
Provides support for military kids through Hero Packs, Mobile Technology Lab, Youth Activities, Ready Set Go Training, Kissing Hands Kits and various other elements.

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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
The MDVA assists Minnesota’s 410,000 veterans and their dependents by helping them to obtain the benefits and services provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, formerly called the Veterans Administration.

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Contact: Jim Miller for information on unintentional injury and safety at 612-970-5662 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Military Wives Matter

Military deployments can be very demanding for Servicemembers and their families. This organization would like you to take their confidential survey to learn more about the impact of deployment on military spouses. In doing so, you'll become eligible to win a $50 or $100 Walmart e-card. Also provides many resources for military spouses.

More Info: Survey and Resources

 

ProJusticeMN.org

Attorneys needed to provide assistance to active duty soldiers requiring help with civil legal matters.

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Spouse battlemind brochure
This brochure helps give military spouses the ability to face deployments with resilience and strength, allowing easier separations and smoother reunions.
More Info: Brochure
 
“SOFAR” Guide
Guide for helping children and youth cope with the deployment and return of a parent in the National Guard and other Reserve components.
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Surviving deployments
A resource for parents with a deployed child.
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Tranisition Assistance Program
Developed to assist in the transitioning of military personnel and family members leaving the service. Download their Career Decision Toolkit, an interactive assessment, teaching and training tool designed to assist in the transition back to civilian life.
More Info: Website
 
Your Soldier Your Army Guide
A parent's guide to the deployment process and the Army.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 14:27