MyVoice

#MyVoice members have often noted the need for more consistency in services. In addition, you have shared your ideas on what is needed in deployment services. Those ideas have been shared with the Deployment and Absence Working Group. National standardized deployment content has been added to the cfmws.ca website including enhanced parcel service information and detailed pre-deployment checklists.  MFRCs continue to add their site-specific unique resources and programming to the website as well.
 

Relocating for military families may come with excitement, but also great preparation. #MyVoice members have expressed not knowing where to start at times, and sometimes forgetting certain important details. The relocation team has put together an amazing guide comprised of timelines, tools, checklists and resources (all in one place) to help you plan while reducing your stress, and to make the move process more manageable for you and your family.

On #MyVoice, you have often asked for more education of healthcare professionals about the military lifestyle to provide better access to healthcare. To facilitate these goals, 3700 copies of the Physician's Guide to the Military Family Experience were printed and distributed to family physicians across Canada.
 

Feedback on #MyVoice has assisted in a partnership with Maple, a Virtual Telemedicine Program, improving access to quality health care for military families, veterans and their families.
 

The military lifestyle is a unique experience that comes with its own challenges and differences which often cause it to be misunderstood. As a result there are a number of virtual peer support groups available to you to help you feel supported and understood by others living a similar lifestyle.
 

#MyVoice members have long asked for a more intuitive, user-friendly website. Based upon your feedback, the CFMWS website now connects CAF members and families to their MFRC, PSP and SISIP organizations through one single site. Based on your feedback, CFMWS has held several user experience feedback sessions to gather your input for website improvements.

#MyVoice members have expressed that navigating financial issues, as a couple, can be a challenge, especially when faced with deployments and relocations. The Gender-Based Violence Team at Military Family Services has put together a suite of new tip sheets and videos associated with the 2024 Healthy Relationship Campaign, which specifically focuses on Relationships and Finances.

These new resources are a great source of information on helpful tips for CAF members and their families on discussing and managing finances as a couple, improving communication and navigating everyday relationships. Whether your relationship is healthy or struggling, you’ll find plenty of helpful information here.

#MyVoice members have noted one of the key challenges for MIL families, is different services at each MFRC location, based on demographics.In order to provide consistency and excellence across all MFRCs WebXchanges were created for Staff.

WebXchange is a new initiative which will enable MFRCs to participate in virtual networking sessions in which they can discuss and share innovative ideas around family support. These sessions will allow for more consistency in service delivery between MFRC locations.