Working with Military Families

Military Service and Family Life

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

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

Army Family With Pregnant Mother Sitting On Floor In Lounge At Home

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

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Supporting Special Needs Families: Exploring Trusts & ABLE Accounts

June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

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Military Service and Family Life

June 26, 2024

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

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…

Jason Jowers

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Community Engagement

Explore personal and professional practices that empower us to work together to support military families and thriving communities.

The Art of Connection: Empowering Professionals to Respond Positively to Challenging Behavior – Part 2

A family of four are hugging in the living room. They are happy to see the dad, who is wearing military gear.

July 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

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Walk, Run, Dance, Play: Tips to Get Your Community Moving

Happy boy spinning basketball while walking by father. Mid adult man and child are smiling in backyard. They are wearing casuals during weekend.

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Physical activity is vital to improving the health of people of all ages. The Physical Activity Guid...

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Community Engagement

June 25, 2024

Securing the Future: How Social Security Survivor Benefits Support Children After a Parent’s Death

Written by: Rachel Brauner, Program Coordinator, OneOp Lifespan Caregiving The loss of a parent is an unimaginable tragedy for any child, bringing with it not only emotional turmoil but also financial uncertainty. In such difficult times, Social Security survivor benefits can provide much-needed financial support to children. Understanding these benefits…

Rachel Brauner

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Health and
Well-Being

Promote the resilience of individuals and families through the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of health.

Expressive Brushes: Using Art-based Mediums to Support Children & Youth During Change

Upset female soldier hugs her little girl goodbye before leaving for long military assignment.

July 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

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Diet Quality, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Disparities

May 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Health and Well-Being

June 21, 2024

Promoting Healthy Nutrition Amid Economic Challenges

Financial challenges significantly affect families' ability to ensure adequate nutrition. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2019, approximately 10.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some point during the year.

Bethany Daugherty

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Be a Powerful Provider.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2019-48770-30366 and 2023-48770-41333.