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Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) provides educational resources and
services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families.
MCFTB is comprised of the following:

 

 

 

These programs are supported at all major installations by Marine Corps Community
Services (MCCS) through a MCFTB office staffed with a MCFTB Director, MCCS Coordinator, Family Readiness Trainer, Life Skills Trainer and Readiness and Deployment Support Specialist. The L.I.N.K.S. and Family Readiness programs are supported almost entirely by Marine Corps spouse volunteer effort.

 


Graphic Bullet    Marine Corps Family Team Building Team

Graphic Bullet    Director of MCFTB 910 449-4505

Graphic Bullet    MCCS Coordinator 910 449-4675

Graphic Bullet    MCFTB Administration 910 449-5343

Graphic Bullet   Family Readiness Trainer 910-449-4507

Graphic Bullet   Readiness and Deployment Specialist Trainer 910-449-4673

Graphic Bullet   Life Skills Trainer 910-449-4674

Graphic Bullet   L.I.N.K.S Trainer 910-449-4676

 

Our office is located in the New River Post Office parking lot, at the rear of the lot, and we invite you to visit us. Our building number is AS-232. Our office hours vary; please call us at 449-5343 with questions and interest in our upcoming classes.  

 

MCFTB Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm

Closed Weekends and Holidays

MCFTB Facility may be reserved for unit events/meetings on a first come first serve basis.

Reservations can be made by calling 449-5343 during work hours

Graphic map to Key Volunteer Office

 

Graphic Bullet   L.I.N.K.S  

LINKSL.I.N.K.S. is a volunteer, team-mentoring program, designed by spouses for spouses.  The program offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping new spouses adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents.  While the curriculum targets spouses new to the Marine Corps community, the information is very beneficial to spouses of all levels of Marine Corps experience.

The program works through a partnership of volunteer spouses, Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) staff, Marine Corps Career Retention Specialists and Chaplains.  The discussion group leaders are experienced military spouses who facilitate the learning process by using a mentoring style of presentation.  The climate is informal, with a nurturing structure and format. Participants receive real life tips, information on Marine Corps culture, and available resources to enable them to help themselves.

L.I.N.K.S. is now presented through volunteer teams on New River Air Station.  No cost childcare is provided to participants. Expanded L.I.N.K.S. programs now offer sessions for Marines, spouses, and children/teens.

L.I.N.K.S. provides information on:

  • Marine Corps history, tradition and language

  • Benefits and services

  • Financial awareness

  • Dealing with separation and deployments

  • Tips on moving

  • Effective communication

MCFTB L.I.N.K.S. is the forum for experienced spouses to pass on their Marine Corps lifestyle insights in a positive, casual, and non-threatening environment; using the concept of "helping others help themselves." L.I.N.K.S. provides spouses the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy being a part of the Marine Corps family.

The Meaning of L.I.N.K.S.

Let's look at what the name L.I.N.K.S. means:

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Lifestyle is a way of living and in this case it means understanding the military community and the unique lifestyle it offers.

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Marine Corps Lifestyle Insights come from experienced Marine Corps spouses who relate their experiences of living the Marine Corps lifestyle, who understand first hand what you are going through and who want to help you understand and adapt to the new culture you married into.

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Networking represents the people you get to know during L.I.N.K.S. and all the others you will meet during your journey in Marine Corps living.

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Knowledge is what you will leave with and what will help you understand and navigate the Marine Corps culture.

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Is for the new Skills you will learn to help you enjoy and thrive in our Marine Corps community.

 

 

L.I.N.K.S.
New River Air Station
Tel: 910 449-4676/5343
E-mail:
ginger.booth@usmc.mil

 

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Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation

According to Recent Studies Sponsored By the Commandant of the Marine Corps, CREDO was voted as the #1 Quality of Life Incentives available to Marines & Sailors.

PHONE NUMBERS: 910-450-1671/1668
 FAX NUMBER: 910-450-1669

 

 

CREDO provides an assortment of ministries to sea service personnel and their families. The goal of CREDO is to help people grow toward increased functional ability, spiritual maturity, acceptance of responsibility, and enhanced readiness. While CREDO does not take the place of professional therapy, many have reaped significant benefits from attending a CREDO retreat.

 

What Can CREDO Do For Me? CREDO provides individuals with an opportunity to:

  • Develop personal and spiritual growth

  • Build self-confidence

  • Improve relationships

  • Resolve personal issues

  • Learn to handle anger more constructively

  • Improve communication skills

  • Establish new friendships

  • Strengthen a marriage

  • Relax

When Are Retreats Held? Retreats are conducted on weekends. The Personal Growth Retreat is 72 hours (Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon). Other retreats start on Friday afternoon. Expenses are paid by the Marine Corps. All retreats require advance registration, and space is limited. For more information, please call 910-450-1671/1668.

 

Who Can Attend A Retreat? Active duty, retired and Reserve Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard personnel, DoD civilian employees, as well as family members with appropriate ID cards, 18 years or older, are eligible to attend.

 

Retreats Offered By CREDO

 

Personal Growth Retreat – (72 hours) The cornerstone of CREDO, the PGR is a unique opportunity to address personal issues and meet new people. Spouse CANNOT attend together. Furthermore, this retreat is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend either the Marriage Enrichment or the Spiritual Growth Retreat.

Women's Growth Retreat - (48 Hours) This weekend is designed to encourage women to succeed in their chosen roles. It provides a plan for daily living that enhances life, embodies joy, and honors women.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat -  (48 hours) This weekend offers
couples an opportunity to strengthen and develop their marital skills. 

Spiritual Growth Retreat - (48 hours) This is a weekend that is based on Christian principles. Participants join together in order to unite and revitalize the Body of Christ and find direction in His love.

Parent/Teen Retreat - (48 Hours) - Often one of the most trying relationships is that of Parent and Teen.  This weekend will challenge and refine relationships enabling families to give and receive love while developing effective communication and conflict resolution skills.  This retreat is appropriate for teens grades 10 to 12.

Teen Retreat - (48 hours) Teens gather for a weekend of personal challenge and spiritual direction. This weekend is reserved  for youth who are in grades 6 to 12.  They are divided into middle school and senior high groups.

 

 

Graphic Bullet  New Parent Support Program  *  (910)449-4867

 

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers and nurses who provide educational and supportive services to military families.

 

Our trained, supervised staff has extensive knowledge of the issues encountered by today's parents. These home visitors are sensitive tothe unique challenges facing military families.

 

The NPSP helps families cope with stress, isolation, pre and post deployment, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood through a variety of programs.

 

 

 

 

 



The School Liaison Program

 

Welcome to Coastal North Carolina!
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Courtney Buzzard - School Liaison
Courtney Buzzard , School Liaison
MCAS New River
(910) 449-4702 (office)
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Welcome MCAS New River! My name is Courtney Buzzard, and I am your School Liaison.

As a former teacher and school counselor, I am looking forward to working with you to ensure that your child succeeds in school. As a Marine spouse, look forward to helping your family through the struggles and joys that come with being a military family.

The military child is as transient as their service member parent. They face unique educational needs. Parents can use this website to help their child make a smooth transition to a new school, find proper placement with in the schools, and find resources and tutoring.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or needs. I am would be happy to provide individualized assistance.

I am here to serve our youngest heroes, the military child.

Mission
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To eliminate barriers and build bridges for the academic success of military dependent children through networks and partnerships with our local and global communities.

Vision
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A community in which military and civilian partners work hand in hand to successfully educate and advocate for the military child.

Goals
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  • Understand and identify barriers to quality education for military dependent children in this area and develop solutions.

  • Seek to promote and educate the command, parents, our Eastern NC community, and schools about the unique needs of military children.

  • Make connections to partners who can provide support and assistance for military families and their educational needs.

  • Communicate information to allow families to effectively advocate for their children in the educational setting.

What the School Liaison can do for the families:

      Inform families about the local schools.

      Help with school transitions.

      Free standardized testing you can do at home!

      Find support resources.  

      Educational Advocate

 

What the School Liaison can do for the schools:

      Gather data and analyze issues

      Provide resources to schools and families

      Assist with student transitions

      Help understand the military lifestyle  

      Help schools get military volunteers

      Provide training to teachers, counselors, social workers

 

 

Contact Information:

MCAS New River

Courtney Buzzard

 (910) 449-4702

MCFTB

AS-232 Curtis Road

(Between the Post Office and Chapel)

new.river.slo@usmc.mil

 

 

 

Graphic Bullet  Lifeskills Education and Training

 

Life Skills Training provides connection to, or facilitation of various

workshops in such areas as parenting, financial management, stress and anger

management, and understanding personal differences. 

 

Classes include:

Family Care Plans,

Four Lenses,

Casualty Assistance,

Aging and Elder Care,

Parenting for Tweens and Teens

and a variety of programs available through the Spouses Learning Series (SLS). 

 

The Lifeskills Trainer also serves as the liaison for PREP, CREDO and the pre-marital workshops. Individuals can sign up for various classes through Marine Corps Family Team Building.  Commands can also schedule unit specific sessions for any of the classes mentioned. 

 

For more information contact

Chris Demetriades

910-449-4674/5343

christine.demetriade@usmc.mil

 

 

 

Graphic Bullet  Readiness and Deployment Support

 

The READINESS AND DEPLOYMENT support program at Marine Corps Family Team Building offers a comprehensive program that deals with PRE, DURING, and POST DEPLOYMENT. 

 

Some of the opportunities are as follows: 

 

PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFS assist service members and their families in preparing and coping with the changes and difficulties of deployment. 

 

KIDS N DEPLOYMENT event is a workshop developed for children with a deployed parent.  This event offers age appropriate activities that are designed to assist children with processing their feelings and struggles. 

 

BEYOND THE BRIEF is a series of workshops and discussions centered on deployment topics.  In the Midst is an event that offers a celebration for "making it half way" and offers stress relief tips and enhancement tools that assist spouses to feel better prepared to face the "rest" of the deployment. 

 

The KIDS N REUNION Workshop focuses on the unique stresses and struggles that children, youth and teens may encounter before the return of a deployed parent.  The workshop offers age appropriate activities and discussion that is designed to educate and assist the participant with adjusting to the return. 

 

The RETURN and REUNION WORKSHOP FOR SPOUSES focus on reintegration, healthy communication, expectations, and other relevant topics.

 

For more information please contact the Readiness and Deployment Specialist Trainer at 910-449-4673.