Community and social supports are key factors in how well children, youth, and families weather the transitions of deployment, reintegration, and redeployment. There are multiple needs for families when a spouse is deployed. They include childcare, financial issues, work issues, school and behavioral challenges, and emotional problems, including anxiety and depression. This lesson identifies important community resources and the ways to engage the community to assist National Guard families in multiple domains. You will recognize the importance of community outreach and discover tools for effective engagement.