Family Care Plan

The Personal Services Center June 2007

Family Care Plan

What is it?

A plan that provides for the care of family members and personal responsibilities in the event of the Service Member’s absence

Why have one?

Ensures personal readiness of service member and reduce family-related stress

MCO 1740.13A

Requirement for:

Active duty, single parent with custody of dependent child/children. Dual military couple with dependents.

Active duty responsible for the complete care of another adult family member.

Active duty’s spouse is frequently absent due to career/job commitments.

What if I don ’ t have a Family Care Plan?

Failure to provide an adequate Family Care Plan can result in: Burden on Command Unnecessary stress for children Distracts Marine/Sailor from mission

What’s in a Family Care Plan?

Information a caregiver needs to care for children/dependent adult in the Marine/Sailor’s absence. The FCP covers 4 major areas: Legal Financial Medical Logistical NAVPERS 1740/7 Family Care Plan Arrangements

Legal Matters

Power of Attorney – In Loco Parentis Special Power of Attorney Identify Guardians NAVPERS 1740/6 Family Care Certificate – Short-term – Long-term

Legal matters continued

… The FCP does not supersede custody or support arrangements Give permanent guardianship Permanent guardianship of your children should be done through estate planning so your wishes and directives can be met

Financial Matters

Allotments Bank Accounts Power of Attorney Split Pay Credit Card

Medical Matters

ID cards/ DEERS Tricare Region United Concordia Medical Records EFMP

Logistics

Relocation Plan Points of Contact Childcare Instructions

Necessary Documentation

In Loco Parentis Special Power of Attorney Family Care Plan Arrangements NAVPERS 1740/7 Family Care Certificate NAVPERS 1740/6

Additional Documentation

– Will – Additional POAs/Special or General – Orders – ID cards – Birth Certificates – Social Security Cards – Medical/Dental Records – Passports

Optional

Unit Deployment Guide for Families – Resources – Appendices Forms Schedules Checklists Contact cards Letter of Instruction to Command

What do you do once you have completed your Family Care Plan?

Discuss it with the entire family Update yearly or as changes occur – In Loco Parentis POA – NAVPERS 1740/6 – NAVPERS 1704/7

Family Care Plan Location Readily available Guardians Command

Marine Corps Family Team Building Tracy Wedan, Bldg