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Absence Support

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

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Email: [email protected]

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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Virtual Orientation to WorkLink Services

Are you looking for work in the Greater Victoria area? Come learn more about the services that WorkBC offers to assist you in your job hunt.
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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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Downtown Victoria marina at dusk with illuminated parliament buildings.

Welcome to CFB Esquimalt

Explore local resources and services to aid in your relocation and integration on this beautiful island.
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Programming for Children and Youth

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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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Big Steps for Kinder Prep

We will create and prepare games, crafts and activities that target key skills for children to prepare for the coming school year.
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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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