Findings and observations

The vast majority of issues identified by families were common from one location to the other. Prominent issues had been previously highlighted by families and require additional focus to achieve resolution. Nonetheless, it is important to bring these issues to the attention of RCAF leadership so they may be properly addressed.

Following is a summary of the major issues identified by RCAF families. Due to the complex nature of some of these issues, they are being considered at multiple levels. These are not listed in any order or priority:

To address the issues listed above, the Family Support Team (FST) will follow the process illustrated in the following graphic (which starts from the bottom and moves upwards).

Family Support Flowchart: 1) Input from Families, Leadership and Family Support Partners: 1.1) Share best practices with all RCAF units 1.2) Resolve local issues on the spot or share with local leadership 1.3) Send input to the FST Working Group to identify trends and systemic problems: 1.31) Identify RCAF issues to leadership 1.32) Push policy issues to the appropriate chain of command: 1.321) Provide updates to families, leadership and family support partners through briefings, web and local publications 1.33) Feed morale and welfare issues to the military family panel process

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