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Seamless Shifts: Culturally Responsive Approaches to School-related Transitions

By Health and Well-Being

Students who receive special education services will transition into new settings, such as from early intervention (EI) to preschool or middle to high school (IDEA, 2004). Although many families make transitions at other points such as a military family’s deployment, here transition refers to moves between programs when a child “graduates” from one setting to the next.

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MySTeP as an Action-Oriented Philosophy for Military Family Transitions

By Community Engagement

Military life is synonymous with change. Military family practitioners know that, for service members and their families, transitions are a constant companion. From relocations to deployments, the military lifestyle demands adaptability, resilience, and a strong support system. Understanding these transitions and learning how to navigate them can make all the difference in maintaining family cohesion and individual well-being.

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From Awareness to Action: Suicide Prevention Support for the Military Community

By Community Engagement

September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s an important time to focus on suicide awareness and ways we as service professionals can support our clients. As we all know, suicide awareness and prevention isn’t just a one-month-a-year concern; it is an everyday concern. Suicide prevention efforts are also critical in our work with military service members and their families.

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Diabetes and Food Security: Ensuring Access to Nutritious Foods

By Health and Well-Being

The intersection of diabetes and food security is a critical issue that affects millions of individuals and families around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “adults who experience food insecurity are 2 to 3 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes,” as nutritious foods can be difficult to access in some communities (CDC, 2024).

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