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)
9/11 Resource for Military Families
As our nation prepares for the tenth anniversary of September 11, the Families and Work Institute (FWI) is reminding families of an important resource known as the 9/11 as History Initiative. (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. The U.S. Congress established this childcare initiative as part of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-163), which was signed by President Barack Obama on May 5, 2010. (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)
