Military spouses stationed overseas or navigating life in a new country face complex, often overlooked employment barriers. With the proper tools, strong partnerships, and effective programming, we can turn these trends around and create clear pathways to career success for every military spouse. Seize this chance to play a role in creating meaningful change.
Every October, National 4-H Week brings attention to the positive impact 4-H has on youth, families, and communities across the nation. Rooted in leadership, service, and hands-on learning, 4-H equips young people with the skills they need to thrive. For military families, this mission carries an even deeper meaning.
Conversations around autism and neurodiversity continue to take place among researchers, practitioners, family members and the broader community. With this comes increased interest in having information that is thoughtful, accurate, and grounded in research. Over the years, we have highlighted different aspects of autism, and in this blog post we share resources and recommendations from leading scholars.
How do you solve problems when working with people who have different goals? Discover unexpected solutions through co-creation.
Military-connected teens grow up with remarkable strengths, including resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose. At the same time, the unique challenges they face, such as frequent relocations, deployment cycles, and concerns for a parent’s safety, may increase the likelihood of turning to substances.
Military-connected youth face unique challenges that can hinder their growth—but with the right support, they can thrive. Through a powerful partnership between 4-H and the Department of Defense, these young people are gaining consistent, research-based opportunities to build resilience, develop leadership skills, and shape their futures with confidence—no matter where military life takes them.
One important aspect of financial readiness is being prepared for the unexpected, and that includes natural disasters. With frequent relocations to diverse locations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS), military families make homes in a variety of locales, each with potential for severe weather and natural disasters.
Malnutrition is a global public health crisis affecting millions of people, impacting not only physical health but also mental well-being. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 828 million people were undernourished in 2021, a number that has grown due to rising food and economic crises (FAO, 2022), one of which is food insecurity.
Caregiving in the U.S. is evolving rapidly, and providers play a critical role in ensuring caregivers are equipped, supported, and connected to the right resources. Building on the insights from Caregiving in the U.S., 2025, this blog focuses on how providers can take action, from leveraging technology and expanding respite care to connecting families with financial assistance and advocating for policy reform.
Caregiver coaching is promoted in the field of early intervention to enhance caregivers’ ability to promote their children’s development and learning. In our last blog, we provided an overview of the coaching model in early intervention and provided resources for more information. In this blog we focus on getting started with coaching and the importance of embedding coaching strategies within family routines and activities.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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