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Military Service and Family Life

Support military families as they navigate the unique opportunities and challenges connected to military service.

Contribute to family readiness by getting to know the programs, services, and experiences that are a part of active-duty military life.

Upcoming Programming

WIC at 50 Years: Honoring the Past, Nourishing the Future

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
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 mili...

Navigating TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration: A Guide for Providers & Military Families

July 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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 s...

Medicaid’s Role in Military Family Well-Being & Economic Security

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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...

Learning Library

Foundations for Military Family Financial Readiness

June 4 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm CDT
OneOp courses are available for free through Thinkific. Get started by registering for a free account on Thinkific.Coming soon! Find out more about this course that will be available and on-demand in ...

Federal Student Aid: Repayment 101

April 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
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 defaul...

Public Health Approaches to Suicide Prevention: Working with Military Spouses and Families

April 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
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...

Recent Blogs

Positive Parenting: A Protective Factor for National Guard/Reservist Families

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National Guard and Reservist families experience military life in a unique way as compared to their active duty counterparts. Most National Guard and Reservist families do not live on or near military bases like active duty service members do. Living near a military base provides access to a community of…
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Find Adventure This Summer with Military Kid And Teen Summer Camps

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Summertime is here! The school year is currently wrapping up for many families and communities, and kids are about to be let loose for another fun-filled summer. The question is: what to do with all that free time during the summer months? How about summer camp! Summer camps are a…
Career coach shows military service member and military spouse available career opportunities.

Navigating Employment: The Unique Challenges Faced by Military Spouses

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Military spouses often find themselves battling on the employment front, working to secure and maintain careers while managing the unique lifestyle demands of military life. Despite these challenges, there are positive strides being made to support military spouses in their employment journey through in person and virtual employment readiness services.

The Month of the Military Spouse: Ways to Show Your Appreciation

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This Friday, May 10, 2024, take a moment to thank the military spouses you know! This blog covers several ways that you can show your appreciation.