Our Navy Life Naval Services FamilyLine

Season 4 Episode #2: Get to Know Your S-L-O: A Conversation with Naval School Liaison, Mindy Hayes






Moving schools can be hard on both military children and their parents. In this episode, Naval Base Coronado School Liaison Mindy Hayes, discusses all the ways you can support your child academically and emotionally through PCSing, deployments, and more. From making sure your child adjusts to a new school, to navigating IEPs, to transferring school credits and preparing for post-secondary education, the School Liaison is an invaluable resource for Navy families. Listen to learn how your Naval School Liaison can help you connect to your school, community, and command. 

 

Show Links:


School Liaison Worldwide Directory


Tutor.com


Military OneSource


Anchored4Life


Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission


School Liaison weblinks for Navy Region Southwest





Show Takeaways:


Naval School Liaisons are available at every installation to help families transition to new schools and advocate for their children.


Naval School Liaisons will help you navigate your child’s education at any age or grade, with issues regarding everything from IEPs and the EMFP program to graduation requirements in different states.


The Interstate Compact for Military Children is a set of policies that exists to help military kids transition to a new school, join extracurriculars, and meet graduation requirements so they do not get left behind. 


Even if your School Liaison doesn’t have the exact answer you need, they can connect you with the right resources. 



Let’s Connect:


NSFL Website


NSFL Facebook


NSFL Instagram

Naval Services FamilyLine is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to serving naval spouses around the world. Our network of experienced, trained volunteer spouses allows us to mentor, consult, and guide families in the Navy. FamilyLine’s programs include Compass, CORE, Naval Spouse Leadership Courses, and online and hardcopy publications all designed to equip Navy spouses with the resources they need to be educated, empowered, and supported throughout their Navy journey. 

Show Links:


Compass


Core


Navy Spouse Leadership Course


FamilyLine Publications


Anchors Aweigh


MyNavy Family App



Show Takeaways: 


FamilyLine has extensive programming to meet Navy spouses at whatever point they are in their Navy journey.


Compass and Core have virtual and in-person events for interested participants.


Compass, CORE, and NSLC are always looking for volunteers! Check out our websites if you’re interested in mentoring. 



Let’s Connect: 


NSFL Website


NSFL Facebook


NSFL Instagram

Stories of Resilience: Maegan Jones



Maegan Jones is a proud Navy spouse of 14 years and mom to one daughter, age 8. Maegan is originally from Glenwood, Iowa, and Navy life has taken her to Hawaii, California, Tennessee, and most recently, Washington state. Maegan serves as the Secretary on the Naval Services FamilyLine Board of Directors and is also a COMPASS mentor. Additionally, Maegan is the ombudsman for her spouse's command.

Maegan earned a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration in 2014 and has worked across a variety of industries. Maegan is currently employed by a government contractor and works in personnel security.

Outside of her career and volunteer commitments, Maegan enjoys reading, cooking/baking, exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family, and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Dallas Cowboys.



Show Links:


https://ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil/
https://dodmwrlibraries.org/
https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/


Show Takeaways:


Prioritize creating community.


Help where you can and accept help when you need it.


The Navy is a huge part of your life, but you can be your own person outside of that and have a career if you want one.








Let’s Connect:


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Website⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Facebook⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Navigating TRICARE



Zelly Zim is a Health System Specialist in the Policy & Program Section for TRICARE Health Plan, Defense Health Agency. Her primary role is as the senior analyst for the TRICARE Select program. She serves as a subject matter expert, which involves the promulgation of federal statutes into Regulation and Policy for the Department of Defense’s 9.6 million healthcare beneficiaries.



Links from Zelly :

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/Enroll/OpenSeason⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/QLE⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/FAQs/General/GEN_TOL_GENESIS⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/GettingCare⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/subscriptions⁠

⁠https://www.tricare.mil/publications⁠

⁠https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Mental⁠

⁠https://tricare.mil/bcacdcao





Episode Take-Aways:

● Despite its challenges, TRICARE is one of the premier health benefit networks in the nation -- it is an immeasurable benefit we receive as military families.

● What are the basic TRICARE terms and dates every military family should know?

● How does care/coverage change if you receive OCONUS orders?

● If a family is experiencing sub-par care, how can they advocate for themselves?

● What are the big takeaways Navy families should know with the transition to the Genesis

system that is taking place throughout the fleet?




Let’s Connect:


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Website⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Facebook⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠NSFL Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Stories of Resilience: Mrs. Annie Rae Payne



Annie Rae Payne is a Navy Veteran who previously worked for the state of Washington as the Education Coordinator at a state-funded early childhood education and assistance program.  She is the Life Skills and Family Advocacy Program Educator at the Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Whidbey Island.  In addition to being the NASWI Ombudsman Coordinator, she has been an Ombudsman for 13 years and is presently appointed to the World Famous Rooks of VAQ-137.

She and her husband, Eric, are about to embark on their 15th deployment together.  Eric and Annie share three children, a son and daughter-in-law, two Grandchildren, and their German Shepherd Harley.  Annie enjoys reading, camping, game nights, and entertaining in her free time.   



Show Links:


⁠⁠https://www.nsfamilyline.org/compass⁠


⁠https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/⁠



Show Takeaways:

Ask yourself Annie's big question:

How can I help someone feel safe and seen?


Inclusion means creating connections, building relationships, and supporting others to do the same.
To be inclusive in this Navy life means including those outside of the Navy to support our families.
Values of diversity and inclusion ultimately benefit everyone.
It sometimes takes grit to ensure inclusive programs persist amidst financial, institutional, and other challenges.



Let’s Connect:


⁠⁠NSFL Website⁠⁠


⁠⁠NSFL Facebook⁠⁠


⁠⁠NSFL Instagram⁠⁠

Stories of Resilience: Dr. Rosie Ortiz-Torres

Dr. Rosie Ortiz-Torres obtained her Doctoral degree while also living overseas the last 10 years, raising two teenagers, navigating deployments and volunteering with the military community as well. She’ll share her personal experience in leaving active duty and leveraging resources such as the Red Cross, Fleet and Family Support Centers and the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society.



Show Links:


⁠https://www.nsfamilyline.org/compass
https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
https://www.nmcrs.org/
https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/



Show Takeaways:

Ask yourself Dr. Rosie's big question--Why not?

● Spouses’ dreams and goals are important too

● Be gentle and respectful with yourself in meeting those goals and aspirations

● Use all of the Navy and military resources to your full advantage.

● Use volunteering to help clarify goals



Let’s Connect:


⁠NSFL Website⁠


⁠NSFL Facebook⁠


⁠NSFL Instagram⁠