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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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Military Service and Family Life
July 23, 2024

How EFMP Providers Can Establish Boundaries While Empowering Parents & Caregivers

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.
Rachel Brauner
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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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July 3, 2024

Exploring Learning Landscapes: Designing Environments to Promote Development for Young Children

When caregivers provide positive and responsive caregiving, children demonstrate improved developmental skills including social emotional skills, (Kim & Kochanska, 2012). Developmentally supportive engagement between caregivers and children is often overlooked during daily activities and routines such as bedtime, mealtime, or riding in the car (Kim & Kochanska, 2012; Song et…
Robyn
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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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July 24, 2024

Why Empathy Matters in Enhancing Support for Military Families

Empathetic communication allows for deeper connections, clearer communication, and trust-building for stronger relationships. For service providers, professional goals often include understanding people’s experiences, accessing needs, and providing personalized treatment plans and services.
Kalin Goble
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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.

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