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MFRC Family Networks

Absence Support

Information and resources for friends and family members who are supporting military members away from home due to an absence.

Contact Information


Email: absence.support@emfrc.com

Is your military member away from home due to an absence (course, exercise, deployment, overseas, Imposed Restriction, etc.)? Register with us to receive work-related absence information on resources and services available to you and your family, get connected to the MFRC local to you and/or receive support in French.

Preparing for Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Ready for that upcoming deployment or work-related absence? We recommend that you go through the following information before the departure date arrives.
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During Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Currently experiencing a deployment or work-related absence? Discover the resources and services available to you and your family.
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Return and Reintegration Resources and Services

Prepare for homecoming and beyond with these resources.
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MFRC How to Send Morale Mail

Did you know you could send morale mail to your deployed military member for free? This service is available at the MFRC under the direction of the Fleet Mail Office. 
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Programming at the MFRC

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Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

This volunteer-led program allows you to meet other military family community members in a relaxed setting. Registration is not required.
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Fall Program Kickoff & Ice Cream Social

Drop in to meet other military families, MFRC Staff, and Volunteers while you check out our fall program line up and enjoy an ice cream sundae bar!
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MFRC Annual General Meeting

We are excited to invite you to meet our volunteer Board of Directors and review our annual report. Registration is not required.
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Child & Youth Programming

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Stay & Play in the Park

Join us for a morning of fun interaction with your child in a local park for free play, games and story time. Work Point and Belmont Park locations.
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Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.
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Sr. Fast Friends: Bookish Night at the Library (Ages 10-14)

Calling all book lovers! In September, join other bookworms to enjoy activities that celebrate our love of reading.
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Parent & Child Programming

The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.
Stay & Play 123 Music & Me

Respite Child Care During Absences

Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more. 
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