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Show O Hilltop line M d by Airman Deployment effects on children discussed at school meeting 1st Class Madelyn Waychoff 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs and Beth Young Hilltop Times staff About 100 elementary school dren and how parents can help combat the roller coaster of emotions that goes along with parents deploying. "Kids at this point in their lives look at you as their center," Hood said. "It's a very critical time in their lives, and you're their first line of defense. Kids are not emotionally or mentally mature and need you to help, and to help kids you have to take care of yourself. If par- ents attended a free dinner and meeting at Hill Field Elementary School Feb. 27 to discuss the effects of deployments on military children and options available to families during deployments. Speaking at the meeting were Hill Field Elementary principal Shauna Lund, Davis County Behavioral Health therapist Marty Hood, 75th Mission Support Group deputy commander Lt. Col. Hal Taylor and 75th Mission Support Squadron family you're feeling hopeless; help is available." offireadiness cer Master Sgt. Kevin Padberg. "We're concerned about the world Mtuation and how it's affecting our children," said Lund. "These kids are seeing their moms and dads being sent away, and a lot of what they see on TV scares them. They watch these war movies and get scared that something like what they see is going to happen to their parents. Children have a harder time focusing when they are wor- Taylor and Padberg talked about the resources the base offers for families whose loved ones are deployed. "Don't let pride interfere; we are here to help you," Padberg said. Deployment can be difficult for the entire family but there are many resources available to relieve the hardships of having a loved one gone. The Family Support Center's Family Readiness and Hearts Apart programs are specifically designed to help members balance quality of life and mission readiness needs more adeptly. "No one should ever feel like they don't have a place to turn because ried. "So, we decided to have this meet- ing to support parents and help them support their children," she added. "It's important for them to know they have a network of support. The school itself offers student assistance teams and counseling for any kids who need help." For the majority of the meeting Hood talked with parents about the effects deployments have on chil- c- A -- c between unit leadership and the Family Support Center there is always someone to listen and help," Padberg said. Hill's FSC understands how important families are, not only to sup- port the military member but the Air Force as a whole. "If a member is deployed far from home and he knows his family is being taken care of back here he can focus on his mission," said Carol Miller, acting Hearts Apart gram coordinator. The programs available at the FSC cover both the practical and emotional aspects of deployment. The FSC welcomes not only spouses and children of deployed members but also any family member that is affected such as parents and girlfriends or boyfriends. Assistance available include: Pro- Briefings nt calls per week from their home by calling the base operator. Air Force mission requirements will determine availability of phone lines for this program. You must be registered with the FSC's Hearts Apart Program and have a current DSN number for your spouse's deployed location. Morale If you do puter with Program il not have a home comcapability, you can use the Family Support Center's Morale Computer Center. The Video Program system allows you to make a 15 second video allowclip and attach to your These cover the emotional cycles of deployment, morale call procedures, and family support services offered. Classes are every Monday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the FSC. Although mandatory for military members, loved ones are encouraged to attend. Mass briefings for large deployments (100 or more ing the deployed member to see you and hear your voice Video Teleconference Program or base theatre. On the 31st day of a military member's deployment, spouses are authorized a free oil change for one personal vehicle per family. Call for more information. Military members on a remote assignment for 12 months or longer are entitled to two free oil changes per year. people) are held at either the squadron Information Packets Information designed to help reduce the stress endured by loved ones during separation. Hearts Apart Programs: Monthly Newsletter Includes information on available assistance and monthly activities for families of deployed members. Morale Call Program Spouses can make two te Television monitors allow deployed members and their loved ones to see and speak to each other. This service must be available at the deployed location in order to work. Call the FSC for an appointment. Car Care Program 775-487- 4 Waiting Families Group The Northern Utah Chapter of the Air Force Association sponsored program designed to help families rh ti 003 through urgent, one time child care assistance and family activities during the absence of the deployed military member. This is the only fund of its kind within AFMC. No other military affiliated organization provides a direct financial assistance program to the Family Readiness Program. For more information call 775-487- 4 Kid's Deployment Day On April 25 students of Hill Field Elementary will go through a mock deployment to show them what hap- pens when their parents deploy therefore easing stress and fear. A similar program was held last August. Families are encouraged not to put their lives on hold while the member is deployed. Suggestions to help ease the stress of deployment include, getting together with other families in the same situation. Volunteer the best way to forget about personnel problems is to help others with theirs. Most important remember to take time for yourself. "Get away from the news once and awhile and get out the zoo, fishbubble a bath," Padberg said. ing or Even if all that a family member needs is someone to listen the FSC encourages them to reach out and if there is something that don't have the capacities to deal with they can refer families to the proper agen- cies. 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