West Virginia National Guard Family Programs

West Virginia National Guard Family Programs The National Guard Family Program exists for the sole purpose of supporting and educating families along the path of their National Guard life.

Family Assistance Centers (FACs) are located throughout the state and are organized to provide regional support for Families of geographically dispersed Service Members. The goal of the FAC is provide information, referral and outreach to Service Members and their Families. The FAC may operate 24 hours per day, or as required by their command, to provide necessary support. Specific Family Assistan

ce Hours of Operations will vary from location to location, however Family Assistance needs to be available 24/7 for emergency calls from Family members. Family Assistance Center Specialists (FACS) may be called upon after business hours for emergencies such as disaster response for floods, tornado, fires or other acts of nature. The FAC provides the following essential services to members residing within the support area:
(1) Crisis Intervention and referral
(2) Legal resource and referral
(3) Financial resource and referral
(4) TRICARE resource and referral
(5) ID Cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
(6) Community information and outreach

If you or your family member are in need of assistance please contact one of our knowledgeable Family Assistance Specialist today.

The WVARNG Chaplain Corps is excited to announce registration is open for a Family BSRT event!  This weekend event offer...
05/19/2026

The WVARNG Chaplain Corps is excited to announce registration is open for a Family BSRT event! This weekend event offers military families the opportunity to learn and develop tools that enriches their home lives.

Lodging, childcare and meals are provided for this event. Orders and DTS are available upon request.

All WVARNG families are welcome to attend! Children & spouses MUST be registered in DEERs.

Dates: 5-7 June 2026
Location: Glade Springs Resort
Register for the “Glade Springs Resort” event at:
https://bsrt.army.mil
POC: CH (MAJ) Elliott, 304-552-6002

Camp countdown, 36 days and a wake up!  Putting camp teams together and super excited!  Do you have your application in?...
05/16/2026

Camp countdown, 36 days and a wake up! Putting camp teams together and super excited! Do you have your application in? ❤️💜💙🧡💛

Only a handful of spots are left and registration ends this weekend…don’t miss out!

Campers & Tag-Alongs ( for Tag-Alongs, parent must also register as a volunteer!):
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_26WVNGCCYouthRegistration

Adult Volunteers register here!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_2026WVNGCCADULTVOLUNTEER

State Teen Panel/Junior Counselors register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_2026WVNGCampConleyJUNIORCOUNSELORREGISTRATION

Hey Military Families in the Charleston, Glen Jean and Eleanor areas…Camp STARBASE is back with some fantastic day camp ...
05/05/2026

Hey Military Families in the Charleston, Glen Jean and Eleanor areas…Camp STARBASE is back with some fantastic day camp opportunities! Don’t miss out and register today!

Email [email protected] or [email protected] for an application!

It’s that time again! Come explore along the coast with us this summer. ☀️

Email [email protected] or [email protected] for an application!

LAST CALL for the remaining 20 slots.  Remember you must be a military kid ages 9-14 in order to attend.  Military kids ...
05/04/2026

LAST CALL for the remaining 20 slots. Remember you must be a military kid ages 9-14 in order to attend. Military kids ages 5-8 can also join as a tag-along camper when their military parent is also attending as a volunteer. We have Junior Counselor positions open for our military teens who are part of our State Teen Panel, and we have spots for adult volunteers. Camp goes from 21-26 June at Camp Dawson, Kingwood WV.

Campers & Tag-Alongs ( for Tag-Alongs, parent must also register as a volunteer!):
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_26WVNGCCYouthRegistration

Adult Volunteers register here!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_2026WVNGCCADULTVOLUNTEER

State Teen Panel/Junior Counselors register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_2026WVNGCampConleyJUNIORCOUNSELORREGISTRATION

As Month of the Military Child continues, we are grateful for the families, educators, and community partners who suppor...
04/22/2026

As Month of the Military Child continues, we are grateful for the families, educators, and community partners who support military-connected children year-round. Thank you for helping create strong networks of support for National Guard kids.

Are you an educator with military-connected students in your classroom?Our Month of the Military Child Educator Packet o...
04/16/2026

Are you an educator with military-connected students in your classroom?

Our Month of the Military Child Educator Packet offers practical information about National Guard families, deployment cycles, and classroom-ready resources to support military youth.

Download it from our website: https://arngcys.com/resources-for-educators

04/06/2026
Today marks the start of Month of the Military Child. Throughout April, we celebrate military children and youth and rec...
04/01/2026

Today marks the start of Month of the Military Child. Throughout April, we celebrate military children and youth and recognize the strength, adaptability, and resilience they show every day. We are proud to honor National Guard kids and the important role they play in their families and communities.

April is Month of the Military Child. All month long, communities across the country come together to recognize and cele...
03/23/2026

April is Month of the Military Child. All month long, communities across the country come together to recognize and celebrate military children and youth.

Join us in April as we shine a light on the strength and resilience of National Guard kids and military families in our communities.

Address

1703 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV
25311

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18669864326

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