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Change the narrative! Congress needs to hear from you about the quality of life issues military families face.
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What We Do
In addition to our advocacy work, NMFA meets the immediate needs of America’s military families with programs designed to support their financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress.
Military Family News
Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families
NMFA, alongside other Military and Veteran Service Organizations, push for expanding access to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for military families.
More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive
Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.
Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families
A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.
Filling the Gaps to Strengthen and Empower Military Families
Advocacy
Putting military family issues at the forefront of key conversations.
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple Camp
Free week of camp where military kids connect with each other and have fun.
State of the Military Family Summit
Senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members uniting to address the unique challenges of military life.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.
BLOOM
Elevating authentic voices of military teens to amplify their experiences and connect them to their peers.
Kim is More Than A Spouse—her journey is one of resilience, determination, and inspiration. After giving up a career she loved, she set out to create one that could move with her wherever the military sent her family. Proud of her husband`s Army service, and even prouder of carving her own path to success.
Did you know nearly 10% of au pair host families are military-connected? This bill helps keep #childcare affordable for many military and first responders families; who often face unique challenges in finding reliable, quality care.
Learn more about how this bill can help #MilFams: **LINK IN STORIES**
#AuPair #MilitaryFamilies #TogetherWereStronger
Attention Military Families! We want to hear from you! If you or someone you know participates in #WIC, now’s your chance to share your story and highlight why it matters to your family. Your voice can help raise awareness for this crucial program that supports military families every day!
***SUBMISSION LINK IN STORIES***
#TogetherWereStronger #MilitaryFamily
We’re less than a month away from Election Day! Whether you’re voting absentee as a service member or #milspouse, or it’s your first time voting as a military-connected teen, we’ve got your back!
**LINK IN STORIES**
#MilitaryVote #TogetherWereStronger
The Operation Purple Camp 2024 season wrapped up in California with a one-day family event! Families came together for a day of horseback riding, engaging STEM activities with Rosie Riveter, creative arts and crafts, and so much more! A big thank you to The Kendeda Fund for making this event possible. Until next time!
Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi is definitely #MoreThanASpouse – She is a prime example of how to support your service member’s career, without sacrificing your own. Check out Nasira’s story, and while you’re at it: share your story to be featured too!
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#militaryspouse #militaryfamily #MTAS #usaf #milfam #milspouse
School’s back, and we all know what that means—endless forms! But there’s one form that is especially important for our military-connected kiddos and the schools they attend: Impact Aid forms!
Wondering why it matters? We`ve got you covered!
Impact Aid provides essential funding to school districts that serve military families, helping them deliver the quality education our MilKids deserve. Want to know more?
We`ve got all the answers here: **LINK IN STORIES**
#MilKidsServeToo #TogetherWereStronger
BREAKING: Our 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application is now open! There are no rank limitations, degree restrictions, or other hoops to jump through...apply today!
**Application Link In Stories**
#TogetherWereStronger #MilSpouse
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