New York State Family Programs Office

The State Family Programs Office (SFPO) facilitates trainings for contractors and volunteers to ensure the level of knowledge is consistent and conducive to administer appropriate levels of services to military families of New York State. The SPFO is tasked with budgetary, policy and procedure as well as administrative duties to appropriately oversee all aspects of the New York National Guard Family Programs. It is the SFPO duty and responsibility to ensure that the successful delivery of services are employed in the most efficient and effective manor, so that the service member’s families obtain the fullest support throughout their service members career.

The Mission of the New York National Guard Family Programs

The Family Programs Office primary mission is to establish and facilitate ongoing communication, involvement, support, and recognition between National Guard families and the National Guard in a partnership that promotes the best in both. The Family Programs Office facilitates this through education, outreach services, and partnerships leveraging resources, training, and constantly capitalizing on new capabilities, concepts, and technological advances.

The Vision of the New York National Guard Family Programs

The goal of Family Programs Office is to enhance the quality of life for National Guard members, their families, and the communities in which they live. The Family Programs Office will accomplish this by building a robust network of trained volunteers allied with Active and Reserve Components; government agencies; employers; Veteran & Volunteer Service Organizations, and private businesses in support of all military Service members and their families through out New York State.

NYNG Family Programs Office-MNFP
Director -- Mr. Andrew DePalo Direct Line -- (518) 786-4807 Fax Line -- (518) 786-6075 Email -- andrew.depalo@us.army.mil	Operations -- WO1 Scott Walker Direct Line -- (518) 786-0394 Fax Line -- (518) 786-6075 Email -- scott.edward.walker@us.army.mil

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