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Military Service and Family Life
Support military families as they navigate the unique opportunities and challenges connected to military service.
Medicaid’s Role in Military Family Well-Being & Economic Security
Upcoming Programming
Flexible Spending Accounts: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Pay for Expenses
September 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Note: This webinar has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00 am ET. This webinar delves into how Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can support service members and their families i...
Maximizing the Use of 529 Plans for Military Families
October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
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...
Defense Commissary Agency’s Strategy to Strengthen Food Security for Military-Connected Families
October 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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 dilige...
Learning Library
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...
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...
Supporting Special Needs Families: Exploring Trusts & ABLE Accounts
June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
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 disabili...
Recent Blogs
Written by: Keith G. Tidball, PhDMilitary family transitions, such as relocations, whether for permanent change of station orders, or other reasons, can be stressful on families and often require time to ensure that the family’s needs are met following their arrival. According to a recent report, one in 6 (16%)…
Several new initiatives have been designed to address military spouses’ holistic employment needs, emphasizing not only their financial health, but also their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Learn more about how new and emerging employment resources support military spouse professional development.
Military spouses face challenges in gaining and maintaining meaningful employment. A military family’s economic security is critical to mission readiness. As such, spouse employment can greatly contribute to financial readiness.
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) providers play a critical role in supporting military families who have dependents with special needs. However, it's essential for providers to create clear boundaries to ensure that parents and caregivers are empowered to advocate for their care recipients.
