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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.
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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
.
VANG Youth Program Facebook Resource Group
: This Facebook group is a great way to stay connected and learn about resources and information pertaining to you and you family. To access visit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vangyouthresource
.
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
VaARNG retirement briefing provides valuable information, resources
May 20, 2024
More than 30 Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers and their spouses attended a retirement briefing hosted by the VaARNG Retirement Services Office May 4, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Youth Program celebrates Month of the Military Child, prepares for summer youth camp
April 26, 2024
April is Month of the Military Child and the Virginia National Guard Youth Program hosted a MOMC kickoff event April 6, 2024, at the Science Museum of Virginia, in order to celebrate and recognize military youth.
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.
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.
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.