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CFPSA, through PSP Divisions’ Directorate of Military Family Services, oversees the policy and general direction of the Military Family Services Program (MFSP) to strengthen CF families and respond to their evolving needs. We work in concert with all Canadian/Military Family Resource Centres (C/MFRCs), which are located at most CF locations. MFRCs for the most part are primarily established in Canada and in turn, report to their respective independent Boards of Directors. C/MFRCs outside of Canada operate as part of the military unit where they are located and are supported by community-based Advisory Committees. All C/MFRCs deliver key services through professional staff and volunteers. There are 800 employees and 3,000 volunteers serving in the 43 C/MFRCs across Canada, Europe and the United States.
Families of Reservists on active duty have access to all mandated services available at an MFRC before, during and after deployment. In the case of Reservists on active service within Canada, families continue to be eligible for up to one year following the member's return. For those on active duty outside of Canada, families are eligible for support for up to two years after the member's return. In addition, regular outreach to Reserve Units enhances the ability of the MFRC to identify and support Reserve Force families.