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FAMILY CARE FAMILY CARE PLANNINGPLANNING

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DEFINITION WHO WILL HAVE A PLAN AF FORM 357 HOW TO DEVELOP A PLAN MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITIES

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FAMILY CARE PLANNING IS THE ADVANCED PROCESS OF PLANNING FOR THE CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THE MILITARY MEMBER’S ABSENCE.

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WHO WILL HAVE A PLAN?WHO WILL HAVE A PLAN?

ALL AF MEMBERS WITH FAMILIES – PLAN WILL COVER ALL REASONABLY

PRACTICAL SITUATIONS...LONG AND SHORT TERM

PLAN WILL PROVIDE – SMOOTH RAPID TRANSFER OF FAMILY

MEMBERS

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AF FORM 357AF FORM 357

SINGLE PARENTS DUAL MILITARY COUPLES

WITH FAMILY MEMBERS WITH CIVILIAN

SPOUSES – UNIQUE FAMILY SITUATIONS

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AREAS OF CERTIFICATIONAREAS OF CERTIFICATION

MEMBER LONG AND SHORT TERM CAREGIVER

TEMPORARY CUSTODY DESIGNATION STEPPARENT COMMANDER (FIRST SERGEANT) RECERTIFICATION

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DEVELOPMENT OF PLANDEVELOPMENT OF PLAN

1st SGT PROVIDE GUIDANCE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER ARRANGE FOR FUNDS ENSURE DESIGNEE CAN USE BASE

FACILITIES POWER OF ATTORNEY COMPLETE AF FORM 357

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Notifies CCF or CC when there is a change in their family status

If required to develop a family care plan:– Designate a caregiver– Consult with the JAG– Consult with MPF– Consult with the ACF– Consult with the Chaplain– Consult with Family Support

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Ensure that your caregiver has access to funds.

Single parents WILL consult with an attorney before designating a non-custodial parent as short term or long term caregiver

Ensure caregiver is aware of behavioral changes during long separations

Execute a power of attorney for your designee or caregiver to allow for medical care and enrollment of school

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Member will Include a copy of the Air Force form 357 along with the Power of Attorney.

Member will retain the original POA and give it to the caregiver when they assume custody of the children

Designate a temporary or short term caregiver in the event that the longterm caregiver is not immediately available.

Will complete a new AF form 357 when re-enlisting or when status changes

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Member will provide additional information on bond paper to be included as an attachment to the AF Form 357. Information should include:– Information regarding day care: POC, Ph # etc– Directions to frequently used facilities: Dentist,

Doctor, School etc.– Special Needs Info

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DEFINITION WHO WILL HAVE A PLAN AF FORM 357 HOW TO DEVELOP A PLAN 1ST SGT RESPONSIBILITIES