Family Assistance Center (FAC) Mission:

The primary mission of any FAC is to provide information and referral to military family members.

Family Assistance Center (FAC) Purpose:

• Information and Referral

• Information and assistance for ID Cards/DEERS

• Assistance and information on TRICARE issues

• Referral conduit for local, state, and federal financial assistance

• Legal information and assistance

• Social and emotional support and information

The New Jersey National Guard Family Programs Office has established regional Family Assistance Centers (FACs) to support all Military families specifically during times of deployment and separation. The centers are available to support deployed any Military component family members. Family Assistance Centers serve as the point of contact for help with any type of problem you or your family may have. Trained family program staff is available to assist you in solving your problems or direct you to the appropriate program or agency.

The FACs can provide:

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• Information, Referral and Follow Up

• Identification Cards and DEERS Enrollment Information

• Chaplain Assistance

• Medical Referrals

• Legal Assistance

• Social Services

• Family Readiness Groups