Support for Special Needs Families
June 25, 2012
Military families tell our Association the issues they face in caring for a special needs family member, while simultaneously supporting the service of the military member, are complex. Most often, meeting these needs requires the coordination of many military and community entities with the responsibility for that coordination often falling to the already-burdened family member. (More)
Support Groups
In this page: How to find support and friendship while a service member is away. (More)
Talking to Kids
In this page: Getting kids ready for a parent's deployment. (More)
Talking With Children After A Traumatic Event
Talking With Children After A Traumatic Event: Tips from SAMHSA about helping children after a disaster or traumatic event (More)
Three More States Join Compact
Nebraska, North Dakota, and Vermont became the 37th, 38th, and 39th states respectively to join the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The National Military Family Association is thrilled that over 90% of our military children are now covered by this important legislation. (More)
TRICARE Young Adult Now Available
April 29, 2011
Military families concerned about making sure their new college graduate has health insurance while looking for that first job with benefits now can take advantage of the long-awaited TRICARE Young Adult Program (TYA). Enrollment is now open for the program, which allows adult children of eligible TRICARE beneficiaries to purchase TRICARE coverage up to the age of 26. (More)
What's Normal
In this page: Information on what stress is normal to the military lifestyle and when to get help. (More)
Wounded, Ill, Injured
In this page: A brief description of the benefits and resources that are available to wounded service members and their families. (More)
Your Benefits
In this page: Military families, retirees, and survivors are eligible for many benefits. So many, in fact, that trying to understand and use your benefits may feel overwhelming. Use this section as your guide to understanding what you’re eligible for as a military dependent. (More)
