Discover programs and resources designed to support Coast Guard families—start by choosing a quality of life category below.

Coast Guard Resource Hub

Ombudsman Program

The Coast Guard Ombudsman Program is a command program intended to improve communication between the command and the Coast Guard family members. Coast Guard ombudsmen are communication links, provide information and referral resources and act as advocates for family members.

Workforce & Family Services (CG-WFS)

The Coast Guard’s Work-Life Program is managed by the Office of Work-Life, a Headquarters program manager staff within the Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate, reporting to the Assistant Commandant for Human Resources. This staff is responsible for establishing, developing and promulgating Work-Life policy and interpreting program standards for Coast Guard-wide implementation. The overall objective is to support the well-being of active duty, reserve and civilian employees and family members.

Sea Legs | The Family Member’s Guide to the U.S. Coast Guard

Sea Legs contains information that can assist active duty and Reserve Coast Guardsmen, their spouses, and family members. In using this publication, be sure to review the valuable resources of the Coast Guard and support organizations, which are listed throughout.

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