VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY PROGRAMS


 
The Virginia National Guard State Family Program serves as an advocate and conduit to ensure Military Quality of Life for all National Guard Members and their Families. The State Family Programs Office strives to establish a viable Family Readiness Network in collaboration with community partnerships that empowers Military Families while enhancing Quality of Life and building resiliency.
 

Programs and Services

 
 

Soldier and Family Readiness
Child and Youth Services
Yellow Ribbon
Transition Assistance
Airman and Family Readiness




 

Resources


Virginia National Guard Family Programs: The well-being of you and your family is the top priority for our outstanding VANG Family Programs team. Below are listed some key resources to serve you and your family. To learn more, please contact the Soldier and Family Readiness Assistance Centers Hotline at 434-480-6585 or visit http://www.facebook.com/VAGuardFamilyPrograms for a program map and local contacts.
 
  • COVID Resource Guide: This is another outstanding product created by our very own Family Programs team as of September 2020 and can be downloaded at https://go.usa.gov/x7btK.
   
  • Virtual Learning Resource Guide: This comprehensive product details resources and support available to you and your family, from free trainings for parents and details on how to contact your local Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist and can be downloaded at https://go.usa.gov/x7btk.
 
  • Military One Source: Education Consultants can assist you with questions about your child’s education. These one-on-one sessions are free, confidential and can provide you with referrals to in-home tutors and tutoring centers in your area as well as public and private school information. To get started, call 800-342-9647 at any time to schedule an appointment. 

Family Programs News

Children of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen enjoy a variety of activities at the 18th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 26, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The camp is scheduled to run from July 23-28 and features educational activities, team building exercises, displays from National Guard units and local first responders, a flag retirement ceremony, an afternoon at the beach and trips to the Virginia Aquarium and Nauticus. (U.S. National Guard photo by A.J. Coyne)
60 campers enjoy 18th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp
Aug. 30, 2023
Children of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen enjoyed a variety of activities at the 18th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 23-28, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The camp featured educational activities, team building exercises, displays from National Guard units and local first responders, a flag retirement ceremony, an afternoon at the beach and trips to the Virginia Aquarium and Nauticus.
Members of the Virginia National Guard State Teen Panel come together for their fifth meeting of the season and to celebrate Month of the Military Child April 15, 2023, at an outdoor adventure park in Williamsburg, Virginia. STP members act as the voice of all National Guard teens and youth throughout the state of Virginia and members gain valuable training in resilience, leadership, communication, and group facilitation.
Virginia National Guard Teen Panel celebrates Month of the Military Child
April 28, 2023
Members of the Virginia National Guard State Teen Panel came together for their fifth meeting of the season and to celebrate Month of the Military Child April 15, 2023, at an outdoor adventure park in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Members of the Virginia National Guard State Teen Panel prepare for a busy 2023. The STP provides Virginia Guard teens valuable training in resilience, leadership, communication, and group facilitation.
Virginia National Guard Youth Program gears up for busy 2023
Feb. 7, 2023
The new year has kicked off for the Virginia National Guard Youth Program with a number of activities as they prepare for this summer’s Youth Camp.
Children of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen enjoy a variety of activities at the 17th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 27, 2022, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The six-day camp ran from July 24-29 and featured educational activities, team building exercises, displays from National Guard units and local first responders, a flag retirement ceremony, an afternoon at the beach and trips to the Virginia Aquarium and Nauticus. (U.S. National Guard photo by A.J. Coyne)
Campers enjoy 17th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp
Aug. 24, 2022
More than 55 children of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen enjoyed the 17th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 24-29, 2022, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 
Virginia National Guard Family Programs presents awards and certificates of appreciation to their volunteers during the State Volunteer Recognition Workshop and Youth Symposium Aug. 14, 2022, in Newport News, Virginia. During the ceremony, the National Guard Bureau Family Programs Region 3 Volunteer of the Year award was presented to April Fisher, a volunteer with the Suffolk-based Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
VNG Family Programs volunteers recognized during ceremony
Aug. 22, 2022
Virginia National Guard Family Programs presented awards and certificates of appreciation to their volunteers during the State Volunteer Recognition Workshop and Youth Symposium Aug. 14, 2022, in Newport News, Virginia.