Leveraging the Community Assets to Support Military Families
A conversation about how the Community Capitals Framework, a powerful tool from community development that can enhance your work with military families.
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Balancing Military Spouse Employment with Family Economic Well-Being
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...
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Balancing the Big Picture with the Small
A conversation exploring the concept of balancing the "big picture" with "small actions."
Enhancing Military Family Well-Being: Understanding and Nurturing Economic Security
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...
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Flexible Spending Accounts: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Pay for Expenses
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 family service providers tips on how to tailor FSAs to service...
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Applying Systems Thinking to Local Efforts
An exploration of the value of using a systems lens in community work, highlighting the interconnected factors that influence local development.
DEI in 2024: Change, Pushback, and Hope with Dr. Anne Phibbs
Dr. Anne Phibbs, Founder and President of Strategic Diversity Initiatives, explores the dramatic shifts in DEI work over the past five years.
Coping Compass: Working in the Wake of School and Community Violence and Disaster
This webinar is designed to equip professionals who work with middle and high school students from military families with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and communities affected by traumatic events.
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Empowering Military Spouses to Maintain Employment: A Review of the Resources for Holistic Support
The ongoing employment crisis affects not only economic and financial security but also health and well-being. In response, numerous innovative employment initiatives have emerged. Learn how the Department of Defense addresses holistic military spouse employment needs.
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From Awareness to Action: Practicing Allyship
Explore how understanding and managing our emotions can enhance our ability to support and advocate for others.
Maximizing the Use of 529 Plans for Military Families
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...
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Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Allyship
This episode dives into a powerful tool for effective allyship: emotional intelligence. Join us as we explore how understanding and managing our emotions can enhance our ability to support and advocate for others. With insights from Dr. Anne Phibbs, a seasoned expert in diversity, equity and inclusion, we’ll uncover practical strategies to boost our emotional intelligence and become better allies.
