The mission of the Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists is to maximize the resilience and readiness of Minnesota National Guard soldiers, their families, and local communities. SFRS are dispersed throughout the state of Minnesota. They offer resources, referrals, and support to the Minnesota National Guard to enhance the quality of life and well being of service members and their families.

Listed are examples of support and resources SFRS can provide. To connect with an SFRS near you, see the location and contact information below.

Financial
- Free personal financial counselors who regularly work with service members
- Free tax assistance through Military OneSource
- Emergency funds assistance through various organizations
- Access to free financial literacy materials and programs

Home
- Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support
- Home repair and maintenance assistance

Health and well-being
- Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling through Military OneSource
- Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members
- Tricare medical and dental insurance information
- Food insecurity support
- Childcare assistance
Weekdays: Childcare Aware
Drill weekends: Upwards

Education
- Military education benefits
- Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools
- Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children

Career
- Assistance in connecting with employment placement resources for veterans, current service members, and spouses
- Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition
- Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities
- Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Federal employment opportunities for veterans, current service members, and family members through USAJobs

To connect with an SFRS, click here. For immediate assistance 24/7, call 1 (888) 234-1274.

Other ways to connect
E-mail
One-pager
Volunteer
Support