2012 Association Issues and Actions
December 15, 2011
Our Association believes the Federal government has an inherent responsibility to provide support for military families and to ensure the readiness of the service member. To address the challenges facing our Nation and its military families this year, our Association has identified critical priorities. (More)
42,000 Military Kids Depend on You
Though considerable progress has been made over the past several years to help military families address their educational concerns, many issues still remain that require state cooperation. To address these transition issues, the Department of Defense, Council of State Governments, and organizations concerned with military children's education created the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. (More)
Caring for Kids
In this page: Information on caring for kids and where to get mental health help. (More)
Charter Schools
In this page: Information for military families considering a charter school as an option for children's education. (More)
Child Care
In this page: An introduction to our resources on Child Care: Child Development Centers, respite care, and more. (More)
Child Development Centers
In this page: Information on Child Development Centers (CDC) and how they operate. (More)
Childcare Pilot Launched by the VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced the pilot of free, drop-in childcare services for eligible veterans. (More)
Children + Deployment
In this page: How parents and caring adults can help children cope with deployments. (More)
Custody + Child Support
In this page: Guidelines for custody and child support arrangements involving a service member parent. (More)
DoD Announces Results of Educational Facilities Review
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the findings of the facilities assessment, which is part of an overall education review of public schools on military installations operated by local education agencies. (More)
