Parents

Military

Resources for military families

Student counseling and deployment-related services

Alaska National Guard Family Program

Joint Services Support logo

Joint Services Support website - for any branch of the service

 

Some components of the AKNG Family Program:

 

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLC)

Consultants may help with managing and coping with stress; returning to familial and social relationships; dealing with anger effectively; education and support for families experiencing deployment, reunion or homecoming issues; restoring hope, optimism and direction.

Confidential cell phones: 907-382-1795 or 907-382-1408

Phone: 907-428-6662 and ask for an “MFLC”

 

ALASKA MILITARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Helps direct military families to a wide variety of resources.

Anchorage (statewide) office: 907-428-6663 or 1-888-917-3608

 

ALASKAN NATIONAL GUARD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM

State Youth Coordinator, Joan Boltz or the State Youth Specialist, Wendy Ogden

Phone: 907-428-6670 or 1-888-917-3608

 

673d ABW Military and Family Readiness Center

Elmendorf-Richardson Force Support Squadron logo The CARE team coordinates and collaborates on all preventive, educational programs aimed at individual/family well-being and readiness. It ensures there are no redundancies or gaps in available programs/services by using information and referral as its foundation.

Chief of the Military and Family Readiness Center: Marc Derosier, 907-552-7545,
Health and wellness: 907-552-2361
Youth Activities: 907-552-5437
Military and Family Readiness: 907-552-4943
Life Skills Support Center: 907-580-2181
Family Advocacy: 907-580-5858
Chaplain: 907-552-4422
School Liaison Program: 907-384-2369

 

673d Force Support Squadron

Visit the 673d Force Support Squadron website for a myriad of activities, programs and services to participate in while stationed at JBER.

 

Parachutes. Photo courtesy of Elmendorf AFB, U.S. Dept. of Defense.


Additional resources

SOAR logo Help your student SOAR in math, reading, language arts

Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR) is a free Web-based program designed for military families and available to everyone. Parents can identify areas where their children may need improvement and get help selecting activities that will meet those needs. SOAR brochure (PDF)  | SOAR website

 

SAT/ACT preparation software available to military communities

All ASD students and staff may request PowerPrep's SAT/ACT prep software for free. Shipping and handling fees still need to be paid. Order through eKnowledge with this coupon

 

Suggestions for success

Get tips from Brian Griggs (PDF) , school liaison, on how to make sure you and your child are happy and successful at the Anchorage School District.