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Kentucky Guard Family Resource Hub

Your One-Stop Guide to Every Program, Contact, and Resource in the Kentucky National Guard

If you or someone you know is in crisis: Dial 988 (Press 1 for Veterans) | Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 | KY Family Assistance Center: (502) 607-1000

Connecting Kentucky Guard Families with the Right Resources

Soldiers and families across all 120 Kentucky counties deserve to know what help is available and how to get it. This site puts every family program, direct contact number, and support resource in one place, no searching required.

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Kentucky Family Programs at a Glance

The Kentucky Army National Guard operates 11 major family and Soldier support programs through Joint Force Headquarters. Each program exists to serve you. Click on any program below to learn more, or visit the Programs & Resources page for full details, handouts, and direct contact information.

Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP)

AR 608-1 | CNGBI 1800.02A

Your primary connection between families and command. Manages Family Readiness Groups, family assistance, outreach, and communication across all 120 counties. Operates the Family Assistance Center at JFHQ.

Family Assistance Center(502) 607-1000

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP)

10 USC 10101 | DoDI 1342.28

Connects Soldiers and families with resources throughout all phases of the deployment cycle: pre-deployment, during deployment, and 30/60/90-day post-deployment events.

YRRP Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Resilience, Risk Reduction & Suicide Prevention (R3SP)

AR 600-63 | DoDI 6490.16

Suicide prevention training, Master Resilience Trainer program, behavioral health referrals, postvention support, and risk reduction messaging. R3SP is a command responsibility that affects every Soldier.

State Resilience Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Child & Youth Services (CYS)

AR 608-10 | NGB CYS Guidance

Programs for military children ages 6 through 18 including youth camps, workshops, resilience-building events, and deployment support. Partners with schools, community organizations, and Operation Military Kids.

CYS Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

PL 115-232 | AR 608-1

Long-term case management and advocacy for Gold Star families. Connects survivors with benefits, entitlements (SBP, DIC, education, VA), and plans memorial and recognition events.

SOS Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F)

FM 7-22 | AR 350-1

Total Soldier wellness across five domains: physical, nutritional, mental, spiritual, and sleep readiness. Provides strength coaches, dietitians, physical therapists, and cognitive performance specialists.

H2F Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Casualty Affairs Operations (CASOPs)

AR 638-8 | 10 USC 1475-1489

24/7 casualty reporting and notification. Trains and certifies Casualty Notification and Assistance Officers. Processes DD Form 93, SGLV forms, and SGLI/FSGLI/TSGLI claims.

Casualty Affairs(502) 607-1000

Military Funeral Honors (MFH)

10 USC 1491 | AR 600-25

Trained and equipped funeral honors teams fulfill all eligible requests with dignity and respect. Coordinates with the National Cemetery Administration, funeral homes, and veteran organizations.

MFH Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Drug Deterrence Program (DTC)

AR 600-85 | DoDI 1010.01

Manages the urinalysis testing program, ensures chain of custody compliance, and coordinates drug awareness education and prevention training statewide.

Drug Testing Coordinator(502) 607-1000

Community Reintegration & Resource Council (CR2C)

NGB CR2C Guidance

Cross-functional council that synchronizes all family support programs, analyzes trends, and ensures seamless collaboration across every directorate and program area.

CR2C Chair(502) 607-1000

National Guard Family Program (NGFP)

CNGBI 1800.02A

The umbrella program that ensures all eight essential services are delivered to Guard families. Manages MARRS data entry, program certification, Family Assistance Center operations, and statewide outreach.

Family Programs NCOIC(502) 607-1000

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About the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

Essential External Resources

Websites Every Soldier and Family Member Should Know
Resource What It Does Link
Military OneSource 24/7 free counseling, financial help, legal consultation, and family support for all service members militaryonesource.mil
VA Benefits Healthcare, disability claims, education (GI Bill), home loans, life insurance, and memorial benefits va.gov
TRICARE Health insurance for service members, retirees, and families including TRICARE Reserve Select tricare.mil
YRRP Online Courses Free self-paced courses on VA benefits, anger management, legal prep, education, and reintegration yellowribbon.mil/courses
YRRP Handouts Printable event handouts covering deployment prep, resilience, legal issues, and community support yellowribbon.mil/handouts
Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs State-level veteran benefits, employment resources, and Kentucky-specific support programs veterans.ky.gov
ESGR (Employer Support) USERRA rights, employer mediation, and employment protection for Guard and Reserve members esgr.mil
KY National Guard Website Official Kentucky Guard news, leadership, unit information, career opportunities, and publications ky.ng.mil