Military family members are an integral part of a service member’s support system, but the challenges faced by military spouses in maintaining employment are often overlooked. The Department of Defense provides an array of support services, resources, community networks, programs, and initiatives to assist military spouses in pursuing their career...
During the 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy, we will explore the connection between economic security and family well-being and how to address disparities and challenges. We’ll look beyond achieving and sustaining positive personal and family financial outcomes by exploring how various conditions affect overall economic security. We’ll delve into underlying...
For almost 60 years, Medicare has provided health coverage for adults over age 65 and individuals with qualifying medical conditions. Though it’s a household name, many people shudder at the thought of trying to understand the Medicare program or navigate the ins and outs of their benefits. But understanding and...
The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. Substantial research has been done since 2018 to determine the risk factors and reasons for food insecurity as well as the subsequent consequences of food insecurity in the military.
When we attribute thoughts, feelings, or beliefs to an individual or group based solely on a specific characteristic, we risk falling into the trap of an “-ism.” For example, when it's based on race, it's racism; when it's based on sex, it's sexism; and when it involves age, it's ageism....
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) combats hunger and brings healthy foods to tables across the country for children in childcare and afterschool programs as well as adults in day care.
Military families are among millions of households in the U.S. rely on the charitable food system to fill gaps in their food needs. Recent efforts have sought to redesign food pantries to create a less stigmatizing experience for clients where they can access healthy food.
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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