The Academy | Military Youth Well-Being
Coming August 2025
The Military Family Readiness Academy is a comprehensive series designed to support service providers working with military families. This year, the 2025 Academy will address the critical issue of adolescent well-being. Academy learners can dive into the issues impacting adolescents in active-duty military families while identifying strategies and resources to better support youth.
The Academy includes a live interactive panel discussion and three interdisciplinary webinars led by military-connected youth experts. Over six weeks, the Academy will deliver professional development programs to equip service providers with the skills to support positive youth development.
Register for the Academy Programming
Unified Support for Military-Connected Teens’ Well-Being: A Panel Discussion
August 13th
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
This panel will discuss how service providers across the Military Family Readiness System can support the well-being of military-connected youth. Experts will discuss the role of service providers in promoting positive youth development. Discussion will include using multi-pronged systems of support across the Defense Department’s MFRS and strengths-based approaches to bolster youth well-being.
Fostering Belonging for Military-Connected Teens
August 27th
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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 students face and discuss strategies professionals can use to support teens in building a sense of belonging and community. Learn how to foster belonging, create supportive school cultures, and help military-connected students thrive despite frequent relocations.
Creating Accessible Youth Development Programs in Military Communities
September 10th
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
This event will focus on fostering positive outcomes through youth development programs. This webinar will explore how camps, 4-H, and military youth services can support the well-being of all young people, including those with disabilities. Speakers from Cooperative Extension and military-connected programs will share real-world examples and resources to help service providers enhance their programming and promote meaningful participation for all youth.
Launching Leaders: Preparing Military-Connected Teens for Adulthood
September 24th
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
This webinar will identify approaches, tools, and resources that increase resilience and self-advocacy for military-connected teens. Presenters will highlight the critical role of positive youth-adult relationships and examine ways to support military-connected teens in their transition to adulthood. Drawing on recent research, the session explores practical strategies and resources like the Cooperative Extension 4-H program.
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