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)
Supporting Your Family
In this page: An introduction to our section on families including spouse employment, finances, and moving. (More)
Talking to Family
In this page: How to talk to and prepare family members and other loved ones for a deployment. (More)
Talking to Kids
In this page: Getting kids ready for a parent's deployment. (More)
Testimony
In this page: Our Association is invited to present testimony before a variety of groups and agencies on a regular basis. Read our statements. (More)
The Military Health System
In this page: Learn what the military health system consists of and how to navigate it. (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)
Traumatic Injury Protection Insurance (TSGLI) Benefit
In this page: Information on the TSGLI benefit designed to provide financial assistance to service members during their recovery period from a serious traumatic injury. (More)
Travel and Funding
In this page: Information for wounded service members and their families regarding transportation and lodging for family members when a service member is classified as very seriously injured or seriously injured. (More)
TRICARE
In this page: An introduction to our extensive TRICARE section. (More)