R 021523Z AUG 12

ALCOAST 354/12
COMDTNOTE 1754
SUBJ: WELCOME TO THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PFMP)
1. In support of Year of the Coast Guard Family efforts to improve
the quality of life for our members and their families, the Office of
Work-Life has created the Personal Financial Management Program
(PFMP). Over the next year, I will provide several updates on the new
PFMP to highlight new and exciting improvements, additions, and
features of this program.
2. The newly redesigned PFMP website,
www.uscg.mil/worklife/financial.asp. includes up-to-date personnel
financial tools and information for Coast Guard personnel and their
families, service providers (i.e., Work-Life specialists, Command
Financial Specialists, Ombudsmen, etc.), and those in leadership
positions.
3. I am proud to announce that as of 1 August 2012 the new CG Support
Program (CG SUPRT) will provide additional financial services to
eligible personnel (i.e., active duty members, civilian employees,
members of the Selected Reserve, and family members). Members that
are experiencing financial difficulty or who want advice on money
matters, can now receive more extensive assistance. Services
available include:
      A. One-on-one telephonic money coaching for a 90-day period
         free of charge,
      B. Educational webinars,
      C. Onsite education classes arranged through Commandant
         (CG-1112), and
      D. Financial newsletters.
Please visit www.CGSUPRT.com or call 1-855-CGSUPRT for more
information.
4.  The Office of Work-Life is also developing a PFMP resource guide
that will include an array of financial educational resources, a list
of agencies approved to provide training, and much more.
5. In addition, policy is being developed to assist commands with the
education, training, and counseling of CG service members in personal
financial management and the creation of a CG Command Financial
Specialist (CFS) Program.
6. For additional information, please contact the Office of Work-Life
HQ Family Support Services Specialist, Ms. Mitchia (Shay) D.
Tull-Cook, at 202-475-5159 or email
HQS-SMB-FamilySupportServices(AT)USCG.MIL.
7. RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life
Sends.
8. Internet Release Authorized.