Welcome to the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre

Children's programs

The Stages of Deployment

Getting Ready
While They Are Gone
Activities & Events
Helpful Links & Sites
OP Keep in Touch
Morale Mail
Deployment Resources
Knowing Who To Call
Where to Go for Help


Op Keep in Touch: Op Keep in Touch is just one way that you have the opportunity to stay connected to CFB Petawawa and PMFRC activities & services during a time of deployment. You are contacted by telephone by an Operation Keep In Touch Volunteer during the first part of a deployment (please ensure that you or your military partner has informed us of the absence), at which time you can choose to receive a monthly phone call, our online newsletter, and email updates, or ask not to be contacted.
View the Op Keep In Touch Newsletters
Family Activities: In partnership with the Deployment Support Centre we host monthly family activities for family members who have a loved one deployed. Check out our Events Calendar or the Petawawa Post for this month’s event.
Deployment Rest & Relaxation (R & R): Take some time to yourself with this excellent respite care opportunity. R&R dates vary each month, and offer a 3 hour free program for your children aged 0 – 12 years who have a parent away more than 30 days. It provides a special time just for them, with deployment related crafts and activities. It is an opportunity for children to meet other deployed children (as the family is deployed and not just 1 member of the family) and learn positive ways to cope with the separation. Children are grouped according to age. However just as important, it provides an opportunity for rest and relaxation for you. During large deployments, this program fills up fast, be sure to register at least two days in advance.
Check the Calendar for dates
613-687-2104 ext 221 for details
613-687-2104 to register

Deployment Briefings: Our team provides information workshops and presentations regarding available resources and services during periods of deployment. Briefings occur prior to deployment, mid-tour and a month prior to return addressing the topic of reintegration.
Check the Calendar or watch the Petawawa Post for dates
Deployment Coordinator
613-687-2104 ext 223
Media Awareness Presentation for families: CFB Petawawa and the Brigade Public Affairs Officer have joined forces with the PMFRC Deployment Services Team to offer military families an information session on how to understand and interact with the Media. 2008 will be a busy deployment year, which brings more presence of the media. Learn to make the best of it!
Check the calendar or watch the Petawawa Post for dates
Deployment Programmer
613-687-1478
Children & Media: How much is too much?: This is a 1 ½ hour workshop that will increase your understanding of how the media and the news impacts a child’s development and understanding of the world around them.
Check the calendar or watch the Petawawa Post for dates
Children's Deployment Support Coordinator
613-687-2104 ext 225
Pre-Deployment – Financial Planning: Deployment is part of Army life and being prepared means thinking, about the importance of finances, budgets, and goals. Getting a plan down on paper is easy and will pay off with smoother family money management during deployment. Preparation and planning may prevent problems and will provide your family with financial peace of mind.
Check the Calendar or watch the Petawawa Post for dates
Deployment Programmer
613-687-1478
Family Readiness Network: The Family Readiness Network is our new program geared to help military families here and at a distance with preparedness and readiness (regardless of whether you are currently affected by deployment or not). Readiness is achieving that sense of "we are ready for anything" whether it is a long term deployment or unexpected short term tasking. Each month there are different themes. Get involved and get your Family Readiness Kit started. View more details on this program and the resources that have been shared to date.
Check the Calendar or watch the Petawawa Post for dates
Deployment Programmer
613-687-1478

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