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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

Understanding Financial Uncertainty and Military Suicide Risk

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This webinar equips financial counselors and military family service providers with the essential knowledge and skills to recognize the critical link between financial distress and suicide risk among ...

The Academy | Unified Support for Military-Connected Teen Well-Being: A Panel Discussion

August 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This 90-minute panel will discuss how service providers across the Military Family Readiness System can support the well-being of military-connected youth. This panel will introduce the impacts and su...

The Academy | Fostering Belonging for Military-Connected Teens

August 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for an insightful webinar on the impact of school transitions related to military moves and how these changes affect military-connected adolescents. We’ll explore the challenges transient st...

Learning Library

Military Spouse Residency, Relocations, and Tax Considerations

June 3 @ 11:00 am EDT
According to the 2023 Demographics Profile of the Military, there are over 900,000 military spouses, including 561,008 active-duty spouses and 340,874 selected reserve spouses. This webinar equips fin...

Securing Capital and Mentorship as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur

May 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
About This Webinar In this insightful webinar, participants will learn how to support military spouses as they overcome the unique challenges of military life to build thriving businesses. During this...

Supporting Military Families: An In-Depth Look at the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration

April 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join us for a comprehensive professional development session designed to equip military service providers with the tools and knowledge needed to support caregivers of individuals with autism. This web...

Recent Blogs

Building Attachment to Place Through Nature

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Written by: Nicole RawlinsonMoving to a new community isn’t only about physical relocation; it’s about creating emotional ties that make a place feel like home. In this post, we revisit how nature’s offerings deepen the connection to a new environment, transforming unfamiliar landscapes into places of memory, stewardship, and shared…
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FY25 NDAA: Key Wins for Military Families and Spouses

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The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) marks a pivotal step in enhancing the quality of life for military families by prioritizing housing, childcare, and career support for spouses. With key investments aimed at stability and opportunity, the NDAA recognizes that resilient military families are essential to a ready and…

Nature as a Tool in Times of Transition

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Written by: Nicole RawlinsonChange, transition, move, relocate: these are all words in the regular vernacular of the average military-connected family. While many have learned to take transition and change as a constant in life, and in some ways have found ways to embrace those changes, transitional challenges, especially coming into…
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Why Everyone’s Talking About SOFAs (And No, Not the Furniture Kind)

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Have you heard the buzz about SOFAs lately? And no, not the kind you sit on. The Defense Department recently clarified key points about Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), which impact military spouses working overseas. As a provider, you play a vital role in helping them understand these updates and…