Service Member and Family Support Center (SMFSC)
Service Member and Family Support Centers (SMFSC) are operated regionally throughout North Dakota in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck and Camp Grafton in Devils Lake. They are here to provide support and assistance to Service Members and their Families by offering information about military, federal, state, and local resources.
Our services include:
- ID Cards and DEERS Enrollment for military dependents, retirees, and 100% DAV (by appointment)
- TRICARE Referrals
- Financial Education and Referrals
- Legal Referrals
- Crisis Intervention Referrals and Resources
- Emergency Service Member & Family Support Center (ESMFSC) in the case of a state emergency
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for those on Active Duty with an Exceptional Family Member
- Community Information for Resources and Services in your Area
- Outreach Services to those Service Members who are on extended orders or currently deployed
- Soldier & Family Readiness tracking as well as Soldier and Family Readiness Group education and training
- Emergency Financial Assistance for currently serving members who have experienced an emergency situation and need financial help to resolve it
Family Readiness
Family Readiness is the state of preparedness of Service Members and their Families. Family Readiness is a key factor in the unit readiness, Service Member and Family morale, recruitment and retention of Service Members and Families, and ultimately in the successful achievement of military operations. Service Member and Family Support (SMFS) assists family readiness through education, support programs, and family activities to enhance self-reliance as well as individual and Family wellbeing through out the life cycle of a military career.
What is a Soldier & Family Readiness Group?
The Soldier & Family Readiness Group (SFRG) is a command sponsored organization of all Soldiers (married and single), volunteers and their Families (immediate and extended) that together provide mutual support and assistance and a network of communications among the Family members, the chain of command, and community resources.
Families may face many hardships due to long separations for schools, training, and deployments. During these separations, Families need support and resources. An SFRG is a fundamental part in making sure you have access to the support and resources you need to keep focused, healthy, and prepared to endure long separations from your Service Member. Any family members, i.e. spouses, parents, children, extended family, friends and even employers can be part of the SFRG.
For more information on how to become part of an SFRG you can visit with to your Service Member’s Commander, Readiness NCO or one of our Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists with the Toll Free number: 800-242-4940, or at one of the locations listed below.
Bismarck
Service Member & Family Support Service Center
RJB Armory, 4200 Miriam Ave
Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm
Dependent, Retiree and 100% DAV ID CARDS BY APPOINTMENT
Lead Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, (701) 791-3742
Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, (701) 791-3737
Fargo
Service Member & Family Support Service Center
Armed Forces Reserve Center
3920 31st ST N Suite A
Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm
Dependent, Retiree and 100% DAV ID CARDS BY APPOINTMENT
Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist (701) 791-4004
Grand Forks
Grand Forks Armory
1501 48th Street South
Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm
Dependent, Retiree and 100% DAV ID CARDS BY APPOINTMENT
Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, (701) 791-4455
Devils Lake
Camp Grafton Training Center
Building 6400 Room 113
4417 Highway 20
Devils Lake, ND 58301-8500
Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Dependent, Retiree and 100% DAV ID CARDS BY APPOINTMENT
Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, (701) 791-7896
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