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Director Military Family Services - Important Announcements
As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Military Family Services Program, Director Military Family Services (DMFS) is pleased to be announcing several exciting enhancements to the Program over the coming months. We ask that our Canadian/Military Family Resource Centre partners check this website often for important technical information or updates on new and improved policies, programs and services.
17 May 2012 - 2013/2014 Budget Reduction for National Youth Program
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6 May 2012 - The Mind's The Matter
During National Mental Health Week, Director Military Family Services (DMFS) is proud to announce the availability of an innovative mental health resource for military families who might be faced with a family member who has an operational stress injury.
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20 April 2012 - DMFS Discussion with Board Chairs
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20 April 2012 - Message from the Ombudsman : A Systemic Review of the Concerns of Canada's Military Families
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20 April 2012 - An Open Letter from Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare
In March this year, our task force in Afghanistan completed another relief in place. The soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen of our initial rotation of Operation ATTENTION, the Canadian contribution to the training mission in Afghanistan, are back with their families and returning to work at their home units.
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17 April 2012 - Volunteers - The Strength Behind Military Family Resource Centres
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10 April 2012 - Leave of Absence at DMFS
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10 April 2012 - The Results Are In! Strengthening Resilience Training Online Evaluation Survey
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27 March 2012 - Training Well Received by FamilyForce C/MFRC Website Administrators
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8 March 2012 - DMFS Salutes Women on International Women's Day
We are happy to share with you an inspiring first-hand testimonial from a military spouse who talks about her own experiences.
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29 February 2012 - SISIP Financial Services (SISIP FS) Volunteer Recognition Program (VOREP) Funding Notification
Click here to read the letter and view the accompanying forms.
24 February 2012 - A Resounding Success: DMFS Strengthening Resilience Training for Mental Health Providers
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26 January 2012 - FamilyForce C/MFRC Administrators' Training Opportunity
Director Military Family Services (DMFS) will host FamilyForce website training for Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) website administrators from 5-8 March 2012.
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13 January 2012 - New left hand navigation tab dedicated to Research
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6 January 2012 - Quick facts about upcoming "Strengthening Resilience: Training for Mental Health Providers" session
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22 December 2011 - Director Military Family Services is pleased to announce the arrival of Sue Goddard as Senior Manager Field Operations
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19 December 2011 - Strengthening Resilience: Training for Mental Health Providers
Click here to register and to find out more about this program and the training sessions being offered.
16 December 2011 - The updated MFRC Board Orientation and Training Manual is now available.
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14 December 2011 - Seasons Greetings from DMFS
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12 December 2011 - DMFS discussion with Military Family Resource Centre Board Chairs.
Click here to read the record of discussion and view the slides from the 27 October 2011 meeting.
17 November 2011 - Road to Mental Readiness (R2RM)
R2RM is a CF website created to provide CF personnel, their families, and service providers with information about the Road to Mental Readiness Deployment Education Training.
Click here to find out more about this program.
16 November 2011 - Farewell to Senator Pépin, an outstanding supporter and friend of Canadian Forces families
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10 November 2011 - Test your knowledge online during the Canadian Forces Addictions Awareness Campaign.
10 November 2011 - Caring for Our Own presentation
On 28 September 2011, Chief Military Personnel, Rear-Admiral Smith hosted a forum of internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness of the Canadian Forces' comprehensive framework of care for ill and injured CF members and their families. It also touched on services for families of the fallen. Click here to view the slides.
28 October 2011 - DMFS Discussion with MFRC Board Chairs
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22 October 2011 - Improved support announced for families of fallen Canadian Forces members
Click on the links to read the press release and background information.
13 October 2011 - Take a Stand Against Family Violence week is 17-23 October 2011
For more information on this CF wide campaign and the tools available for promotion, click here.
4 October 2011 - Community Site Visit Preparation Documents
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28 September 2011 - MFSP Formal Site Visit 2011/2012 Preparation Guide for Military Family Resource Centres
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23 September 2011 - NCR-MFRC and Natasha's Wood Foundation Announce Children's Art Contest in Support of Military Families
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16 September 2011 - Information for CF members: Provincial General Election Province of Ontario
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14 September 2011 - Analysis results of Director Military Family Services
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9 September 2011 - Policy Amendment: Military Family Services Program (MFSP) Populations Served
Click on the links to read the letter and the annex.
8 September 2011 - Distribution of new and updated promotional information and materials
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1 September 2011 - 2011 Military Family Services Program Participant Survey results
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