Military & Family Readiness Center

The Military Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) promotes military family well-being by offering programs and services that enhance family readiness, resilience and quality of life. Collaboration and integration across our service delivery system promotes positive outcomes for service members and their families across the domains of military family readiness, including career, social, financial, health and community engagement. On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, any branch can use the services provided at either location.

Licensed Professional Counselors

Available FREE to service & family members.
Connect with one of our Military & Family Life Counselors.

Call Now: (907) 384-1534

Contact

Military and Family Readiness Center: 907-552-4943

Air Force Transition Assistance Program: 907-552-6619

8517 20th St., Rm 216, JBER-Elmendorf, AK 99506

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri…………………………7:30am – 4:30pm

Family Days & Holidays………………..Closed

Closed the 3rd Thursday of each month for staff training.

Army Community Service 907-384-1517

Bldg. 600 Richardson Dr. Room A-139, JBER-Richardson, AK 99505

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri…………………………7:30am – 4:30pm

Family Days & Holidays………………..Closed

Closed the 3rd Thursday of each month for staff training.

Army Transition Assistance Program 907-384-3501

Bldg. 600 Richardson Dr. Room B-248, JBER-Richardson, AK 99505

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri…………………………7:30am – 5:00pm

Air Force Casualty Assistance/Survivor Benefits

907-552-7618 / 552-2610

Bldg. 600 Richardson Dr. Room B-347 and B-349, JBER-Richardson, AK 99505

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri…………………………7:30am – 4:30pm

Family Days & Holidays………………..Closed

Closed the 3rd Thursday of each month for staff training.

Services

 

Register for our classes and events through https://tockify.com/jbermfrc/

Air Force Aid Society

  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Interest Free Loans/Grants
  • Education Support
  • Community Programs

Air Force Families Forever

  • Support for Families of Deceased Airmen
  • Long-Term Bereavement Care & Support

Air Force Casualty Assistance/Survivor Benefit Plan

  • Consultation on Benefits
  • Guidance to Commanders

Relocation Readiness

  • Relocation Counseling
  • Loan Locker
  • Newcomers Information & Briefings
  • Sponsorship Training

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

  • Provides support for families with special needs.
  • Education & Training
  • Activities & Events

Air and Space Force EFMP Family Support: 907-552-8840

Army EFMP Family Support: 907-384-0225

Mobilization and Deployment

  • Deployment & Resilience Training
  • Individual/Family Assessment & Assistance
  • Hearts Apart Events

Personal Financial Readiness

  • One-On-One Financial Counseling
  • Financial Education/Literacy Classes
  • Mandatory Touchpoint Training
  • FREE Credit Reports
  • Dorm/Barracks Move Out Budget

Volunteer Resources

  • Volunteer Recruitment & Training
  • Locating Volunteer Opportunities

Transition Assistance Program

  • Provides support to assist service members and their dependents when they separate/retire from the military.
  • Mandatory components for separating and retiring service members.
  • Suggested timeline: 24 months for retirees; 18 months for separatees.

Employment Readiness

  • Career Planning
  • Resume Building – Federal (USAJOBS) and civilian sector
  • Application Assistance
  • Spouse Licensure Reimbursement

Personal & Work Life

  • Soldier & Family Readiness Group
  • Commander’s Key Support Program
  • Resilience Training
  • Heart Link Spouse Orientation

Voting

  • Voter Registration Support
  • Absentee Voting Information