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Food insecurity in America’s Heroes

By Health and Well-Being

Food insecurity in America’s Heroes By Sarah Pittman, Human Nutrition Graduate Student at the University of Illinois   Food insecurity is one definition that has changed meaning since the term first came into existence. The current definition of food insecurity by the USDA is “a lack of consistent access to…

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Exploring Resilience

By Health and Well-Being

  By: Sara Croymans We hear a lot about the concept of resilience in relation to military service members and families. When I think of resilience the concepts of bouncing back or overcoming adversities come to mind. Resilience may be thought of as a trait, a process or an outcome…

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Break [n.] an interruption in continuity

By Community Engagement

Interruptions to typical daily routines can happen often.  These breaks in routine can be unexpected, like when a family member comes down with the flu.  They can also be expected, such as a holiday or summer vacation.  Some families, particularly military families, may frequently experience a break in their routines as they move from one location to another.  Such disruptions to a family’s routine can result in a brief gap in early intervention (EI) or early childhood special education (ECSE) services.

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