mFRC Deployment

Deployment

MFRC unit Liaison

Are you a military member looking for an opportunity to support members of your unit and their families? Consider becoming a MFRC Unit Liaison! Relocation and work-related absences can be difficult at times for a family with military serving members, it can impact lifestyle, wellbeing and resilience. The Unit Liaison serves as an enabler to facilitate communication between units and the MFRC. The goal of the program is to keep units informed about MFRC programs and services and for units to provide feedback to the MFRC. As a Unit Liaison, you are in a unique position to interact with all levels of unit structure, from the most junior personnel to Command Leadership. In this capacity you are expected to serve as ambassador on behalf of the MFRC by providing information about our programs, services and also promote family activities. If you are interested in this role, please discuss and submit your request through your Chain of Command. For further inquiries please contact Sylvain Jaquemot, MFRC Base and Fleet Liaison at sylvainjaquemot@emfrc.com

Away Café

Is your military member currently away or preparing to be away on a work-related absence? Looking for an opportunity to get a break from the routine with an evening gathering? Join us for stimulating conversation while meeting new people and connecting with others experiencing or anticipating a work-related separation! Bring your own favourite drink to the virtual event, we will have the coffee and tea on for the in-person events. Check out our website to register: esquimaltmfrc.com. Location: Zoom MFRC Mon Jan 24, 6-7:30pm Free Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Mar 10, 6-7:30pm Free MFRC Thur Apr 14, 6-7:30pm Free

Deployment Respite Child Care

Funded by donations to the MFRC, respite child care is available at no cost when a military parent is deployed for 21 consecutive days or more. You can receive one continuous 3-hour session per week up to a maximum of 4 free sessions per month in our Casual Child Care (see schedule in this section). Punch cards keep track of family usage. Parents must complete registration forms and follow established guidelines. If you have unique child care needs, call the MFRC at 250-363-2640. Call 250-363-2674 to reserve. Book up to 8 days in advance if deployed. Additional sessions are available at Casual Child Care rates.

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443 MH Squadron

HMCS CALGARY

HMCS OTTAWA MH443.family@esquimaltmfrc.com

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ottawa.family@esquimaltmfrc.com

HMCS REGINA regina.family@esquimaltmfrc.com HMCS VANCOUVER vancouver.family@esquimaltmfrc.com HMCS WINNIPEG winnipeg.family@esquimaltmfrc.com MCDVs mcdv.family@esquimaltmfrc.com Submarines subs.family@esquimaltmfrc.com Terra Firma Deployed terrafirma.deployed.family @esquimaltmfrc.com

Family Networks

Is your military member anticipating, currently, or recently returned from a work-related absence? Family Networks are a great way to keep connected with other families. Get the latest information and updates about your loved one’s work-related absences, participate in social activities, and get mutual support from others who are going through the same experience. Let the MFRC know who you are by registering with us through the Family Network section on our website.