Supporting Family Well-Being: Family Advocacy and Financial Readiness

This course provides service providers with a comprehensive overview of Family Advocacy and Financial Readiness services within Military Family Readiness Programs.

Participants will explore the roles of prevention, advocacy, education, and coordinated support in promoting the safety, stability, and well-being of military families. The course introduces key concepts related to family advocacy, including prevention services, reporting responsibilities, victim support, and coordinated community response, as well as foundational elements of financial readiness, such as financial management, education, consumer protection, and referral resources. Through these topics, learners will gain the knowledge needed to connect military members and families with appropriate services, resources, and support systems.

Learning Objectives

After engaging in this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the role of Family Advocacy and Financial Readiness programs in supporting the safety, well-being, and resilience of military families.

2. Describe key services, prevention strategies, and resources provided through Family Advocacy and Personal Financial Management programs, including education, counseling, advocacy, and referral support.

3. Recognize service provider responsibilities related to identifying concerns, reporting requirements, consumer protection, and connecting military families to appropriate support services.

4. Apply Family Advocacy and Financial Readiness knowledge to identify appropriate resources and referrals that support military members and their families.

This course content was developed by MilLife Learning. Its hosting, ongoing maintenance, and continued availability are made possible through the support of OneOp. Together, MilLife Learning and OneOp are committed to providing high-quality professional development resources for those serving military families.

• Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC): This course has been approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) units by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2029.
• Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC): This course has been approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE)  credits from The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org). **Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2029.

• Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2028.
• Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2028.
• Board Certified Case Managers: This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2027.
• Board Certified Disability Management Specialists: This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2027.
• Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE):  This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education (CE) credit from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2029.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2028.
• Human Resource Professionals: This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 7/31/2028.
• Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This course is approved for 2.0 continuing education credit from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on 11/2/2028.
• OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.