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DoD to launch new Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for Military Families

DoD to launch new Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for Military Families

Feb 23, 2025

Military service members have the opportunity to enroll in the new HCFSA from March 3 through March 31, 2025.

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November is Military Family Appreciation Month

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2024

For 55 years, NMFA has celebrated and served our military families who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

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Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Oct 27, 2024

NMFA’s 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey provides the latest research and insights into the significant mental health, financial, and emotional challenges faced by military-connected teens and how they overcome them.

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Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Aug 6, 2024

Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.

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NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One

Mar 29, 2024

Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.

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WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

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Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

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What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown

Sep 26, 2023

While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.

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What We Know About Military Family Child Care

What We Know About Military Family Child Care

Jul 25, 2023

Child care cost and availability are struggles for many military families. Could the Family Child Care Program benefit your family?

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Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind

Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind

Jul 5, 2023

The House Armed Services Committee has established a Quality of Life Panel to do a comprehensive review of issues impacting military families.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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