Mission Statement
The mission of the MFSB is to support the Georgia Department of Defense's readiness mission by providing education, support, and resources through community, state, and federal programs that ensure Service Members, Families, and Veterans have the knowledge, and resiliency to succeed in their civilian and military careers.
The MFSB is a team of military and civilian personnel who are dedicated to supporting GADOD personnel and their Families in all facets of their lives.
Soldier and Family Readiness Specialists (SFRS) provide assistance and non-medical case management to Service Members and Families on a variety of subjects. The SFRS focuses on both Family Assistance and Family Readiness, examples of activities associated with each role are:
Airman and Family Readiness Specialists (AFRS) provide assistance and non-medical case management to Airmen and their Families on a variety of subjects. The AFRS focuses on both Family Assistance and Family Readiness, examples of associated activities are:
Work for Warriors Georgia (WFWGA) is a free employment assistance program that provides career counseling and job search assistance, resume writing and review, interview skill prep, application assistance, employer connections, and workshops that help reduce the unemployment and underemployment rate of the military community in Georgia. Register now at workforwarriorsga.org!
The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve Service Members, their Families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Through Yellow Ribbon events, Service members and loved ones connect with local resources before, during, and after deployments. These events provide assistance with:
Youth Programs provides youth ages 6-17 opportunities to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities. Through various activities, Georgia youth experience achievement, leadership, employment, friendship and recognition. These activities include:
Youth Programs & Activities:
Dedicated to supporting Georgia Guardsmen in the development of their mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing. Services offered include:
Transition Assistance Advisors assist Reserve Component Service Members transition from active service in navigating through the numerous Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems' benefits and entitlements.
The GA National Guard Family Support Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable corporation that provides financial assistance on an emergency relief basis to members of the Georgia National Guard. For requirements to qualify and application procedures, visit https://www.georgiaguardfamily.org and click on the Apply for Help tab at the top of the page.
ESGR assists with recognition of supportive employers through the ESGR Awards Program (nominate an employer for the Patriot Award online at esgr.mil) and works to resolve reemployment conflicts and issues of discrimination between employers and Service Members that arise due to military service.