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DMFS UPDATE
Canadian Forces Family Consultations Forum Now Open
Director Military Family Services (DMFS) is keeping the lines of communication open to families throughout this time of transformation. The latest step in our ongoing dialogue with families is the Canadian Forces (CF) Family and Military Personnel Consultations Forum, an online discussion board asking families’ opinions on which of our services are succeeding, and which services they would like to see enhanced.
Click here for Deployment Support Group (DSG) and Military Family Services Program (MFSP) Symposium Recommendations
Please Bookmark www.cfpsa.com/dmfs and Visit Often
Director Military Family Services (DMFS) has been working on a new strategy to enhance communications between all parties involved in Canadian Forces (CF) family services. Focused on increasing awareness about the Military Family Services Program (MFSP), DMFS is now updating its website on a frequent basis.
Information on the work of the Advisory Committees and Working Groups related to the Enhancement of the MFSP; the National Youth Model; MFSP Family Consultations; Participant Survey Aggregate results; and the MFSP Project Fund are just a few examples of the updates coming soon to our website. Check the website to stay informed.
National Standards and Communication Key Recommendations for Military Family Services Program
When the Canadian Forces (CF) Family Advisory Committees and Working Groups met to discuss specific fields of improvement for family services, they also reflected on general enhancements that could positively affect all facets of the Military Family Service Program (MFSP).
Excitement is Brewing as Enhancement Initiatives get Underway
Canadian Forces (CF) Family Advisory Committee and Working Group meetings have now begun in Ottawa, marking a time of enrichment, growth and change for all who work in CF Family Services.
Click here for CF Family Services Enhancement Initiative Key Messages.
Mission Information Line Kept Busy with Families, Friends and Flights
September kept the phone lines buzzing for the busy staff of the Mission Information Line (MIL).
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29 Sept 2008 - The Canadian Forces Family Covenant
The idea of a Canadian Forces Covenant was first introduced at the Canadian Forces Family Services Summit held in May of this year. Attendees, comprised of MFRC staff, board members, family members and CF members, had the opportunity to provide direct input. Over the course of the summer additional feedback was solicited which resulted in the final product. As you will see, the Covenant reflects a commitment to our families and it serves as the cornerstone, or foundation, from which we can continue to enhance military family services. Director General Personnel and Family Support Services, specifically Director Military Family Services, will lead the way in the upcoming months in developing initiatives to enhance existing services offered to families and introduce new programs that are relevant to the needs of military families today.
Click here to view the official CF Family Covenant.
New Faces at DMFS
Lieutenant-Colonel Cheryl Baldwin
Deputy Director Military Family Services
Chief Warrant Officer Ray McInnis, MMM, CD
Policy and Program Development
Lieutenant-Commander Garth Taylor
Policy and Program Development
Capt Audrey Hudon
Policy and Program Development
Robin Whitford
Mission Information Line Counsellor
Christine Sharp
Mission Information Line Counsellor
