AFCS - FRGs and Key Spouses

Family Readiness Groups & Key Spouses

Army Family Readiness Groups and Air Force Key Spouses are command-sponsored programs to help build strong Families and bridge the gap between Families and units.


What is a Family Readiness Group (FRG)? A community link between military and Families. A valuable referral source about community resources. A base of caring and sharing especially during separation (deployment). Provides special events and programs. Encourages social interaction among Family members. Educates the military and Families on pertinent topics (preparing for deployment, parenting tips, stress management, sports skills, etc.).	What is a Key Spouse? Key Spouses are volunteer military spouses from within your unit who are trained and appointed by the unit commander. They perform a vital communication role between unit leadership and its Families. Key Spouses provide support to the Families of military members during times of need. Key Spouses assist Families in finding available base & community resources to utilize. Every Air Force unit on JBLM has at least one Key Spouse.

What can I expect of my FRG? Connect you to community information, volunteer opportunities and referral services. Help your Family prepare for separation due to deployment or extended field exercises. To meet people who have a common bond and make new friends and to be with others who understand the Army lifestyle. Listen when you need to talk and be non-judgmental. Provide a Peer-to-Peer support system on handling military life experiences. Serve as a vital link in exchanging information between unit leadership and your Families.	What can I expect of my Key Spouse? Listen when you need to talk. Be non-judgmental. Connect you to community information, volunteer opportunities and referral services. Help your Family prepare for separation due to deployment. Provide a Peer-to-Peer support system on handling military life experiences. They know what it’s like. They’ve been there. Serve as a vital link in exchanging information between unit leadership an your Families.

How can I contact my FRG? Ask your spouse or someone in your spouse’s unit. Contact the Unit or the Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA). Ensure that your unit FRG roster contains your current mailing address and telephone number.	How can I contact my Key Spouse? The Key Spouse Centralized Voicemail System. The system will allow contact with unit Key Spouses thru a virtual mailbox system. The call-in number to access this is (253) 982-5397 or (253) 982-KEYS. Contact your unit First Sergeant or call AFCS - McChord at (253) 982-2695.

Interested in Becoming an FRG Volunteer? FRGs are always looking for great volunteers to fill positions. Ask the Commander, First Sergeant or FRG leader where you can help. It’s as simple as that!	Interested in Becoming a Key Spouse? See your unit First Sergeant or Commander. Or call AFCS - McChord for additional information (253) 982-2695.

FRG Training & Information JBLM Armed Forces Community Service (AFCS) offers the following FRG training: FRG Leadership Training FRG Leadership Training “Green Suit Style” FRG Key Caller Training FRG Treasurer Training FRG Leader Forums The FRG Leadership Training is on DVD and is available for check out. FRG SMART Book (324 pages; large pdf file) AR 608-1, APPENDIX J, FRG OPERATIONS Upcoming FRG Training Register for Class! For more information, please call 253-967-8430/3397 or e-mail JBLM AFCS FRG Training Information (Mob/Dep) JBLM AFCS FRG Symposium Information FRG Challenges and Best Practices FRG Fundraising Q&A Fundraising Brief (Video)	Key Spouse Training & Information For Key Spouse training information, please contact your Key Spouse, your unit First Sergeant or call AFCS - McChord at (253) 982-2695. JBLM Key Spouse Brochure Upcoming Key Spouse Training
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