Active-duty suicide rates have gradually been on the rise since 2011 (DoD, 2023). Through this webinar, learn how to implement evidence-based public health approaches to suicide prevention. Specific focuses include how service providers can screen for suicide risk and align service delivery for military-connected adults. Join this webinar to review...

Discover how service providers can best support military spouses and family members through a trauma-informed lens of suicide prevention. Explore the impacts of deployment, periods of parental absence from the family system, trauma exposure, and spillover effects for military-connected marriages and parent-child relationships. Dr. Keita Franklin, Co-Director of the Columbia...

This webinar covers the basics of repaying federal student loans. Topics include types of repayment plans, forgiveness and cancellation programs, benefits of consolidating, getting loans out of default, and types of deferments and forbearances. Also included is a discussion on certain one-time protections like the on-ramp for student loan payments...

This webinar provides an overview of the different types of special needs trusts (first-party, third-party, and pooled trusts) and explains the value of these instruments for individuals with disabilities. We also explore the use of ABLE accounts as an alternative to special needs trusts, or as a tool to be...

For over 50 years, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has supported income-eligible women, infants, and children from diverse backgrounds, including military families. WIC improves nutrition security by providing nutritious foods, nutrition education (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to health and social services...

Join us for an informative webinar on the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration, a critical program designed to support military families with members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session will provide an in-depth overview of the program, outlining the specific services and supports offered, eligibility criteria, and the enrollment...

This webinar will explore Medicaid’s role in contributing to the well-being and economic security of military families. For some military families, Medicaid provides additional support not otherwise provided under TRICARE and other military and community-based services. Participants will learn about Medicaid’s role in providing health insurance coverage for eligible individuals...

Note: This webinar has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This webinar delves into how Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can support service members and their families in paying for dependent care expenses. The webinar provides an overview of how to enroll and manage FSAs. The session also covers military...

529 plans can be a savings tool for more than just college expenses; they can be used for K-12 tuition payments, to repay student loans, and to purchase computers or other related educational expenses. This webinar covers how 529 education savings plans can be leveraged to provide tax-advantaged savings for...

The commissary benefit is a great asset for the Department of Defense (DoD) as they work to strengthen economic and food security for military families. The Defense Commissary Agency DeCA works diligently to get food products at the lowest price possible while not sacrificing quality.