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Communication is Key with Military Teens

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Jul 11, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens

Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

Drill Weekend Child Care Pilot May Help Army Families

May 16, 2023 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids

Army unveils new child care pilot program for Guard and Reserve families with plans to expand.

Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

Highs and Woes of EFMP: My Military Family Experience

May 8, 2023 | Blog, EFMP/Special Needs, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Teens

Military Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program need support, representation, and their stories heard.

NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations

NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations

Feb 27, 2023 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids

In a recent letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin we urged DoD to implement a universal Pre-K program at OCONUS DoDEA schools.

Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!

Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!

Feb 15, 2023 | Blog, Military Kids, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs

NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.

Latest Child Care Provisions Show Promise for Military Families

Latest Child Care Provisions Show Promise for Military Families

Jan 30, 2023 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids

Military families have been telling us for years about how hard it can be to find affordable, high-quality critical child care.

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More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America

Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.

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Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.

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