Luke AFB  Military and Family Support Center

The leaders and service providers at Luke are committed to helping families remain strong during deployments, extended TDYs and remote tours. A Readiness NCO is assigned to the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) to work with unit leadership and service agencies to care directly with troops for families during family separations. For additional information or questions please contact the M&FRC at 623-856-6550.

Give Parents a Break Program

The Air Force Aid Society recognizes Air Force families are subject to unique stressors due to the nature of military life, deployments, remote tours of duty, and extended work hours. In an effort to help these families, the Air Force Aid Society, in cooperation with the Air Force Child Care Community, has agreed to provide funding for child care under the Give Parents a Break Program. The purpose of this program is to offer 16 hours of free child care per month to alleviate the stressors of parenting while your loved one is away. Please contact the Luke Military and Family Readiness Center for scheduled dates. Bring a copy of deployment orders to the A&FRC and you will be issued a certificate for an approved timeframe. Spouses should then take the certificate to the CDC and or Youth Center to sign up. Every child using the program must have completed a registration package. Registration packages are available at the M&FRC, CDC or Youth Center.

Hearts Apart Program

The chapel and M&FRC host a social activity once a month to promote interaction and fun for families of deployed service members.

Special Events

During holidays or other special times, events and activities are provided just for spouses and families. These events may offer opportunities for arts, crafts, and special activities for children. 

Information and Referral

It's never possible to anticipate all the things that might occur during a separation. Call us if you have a concern and we’ll help you find the available resources to meet your need.

Tips for Spouses

• If you haven't been contacted by your spouse's unit at LAFB, contact the first sergeant and ask for a point of contact or call the LM&FRC if you need assistance.
• Participate in activities with other spouses. It helps to share with friends.
• Be vigilant about your security and ask friends and family to stay in touch. Don't let people into your home who you don't know and refer any media requests for interviews to Public Affairs at 623-856-6011.
• If you're feeling disconnected, contact one of our service providers. If you're unsure whom to call, contact the LM&FRC for information.
• Talk to children about their concerns, but also set aside time to do special activities. Keep their lives as normal as possible while dad or mom is away.
• If you have a concern about something you've heard, call 623-856-6550 and confirm to make sure the information is accurate.

Pre-Deployment Briefing 

Pre-deployment briefings are held at the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell, building 85f9, on the first Wednesday of each month at 0900. Topics discussed include expectations, support services offered and positive ways of dealing with stress. Resources are given out and family information is obtained. This briefing is mandatory for active-duty members and highly encouraged for spouses.

Reintegration Briefings: Mondays through Friday at 9 AM.

When you return, you will first attend a Reintegration Briefing. They are held daily at the M&FRC and topics range from expectations at home and work, how to reintegrate with family and friends, communication, coping skills, and sources to help the process. This briefing is mandatory for active-duty members but spouses are invited to attend as well.