FOR Military Families
MilitaryOneSource – Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) to active duty Guard and Reserve service members and their families with comprehensive information on every aspect of military life including deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, and much more. For videos, articles, and more geared to military kids and teens please visit Military Youth on the Move.
Tutor.com for Military – Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to active duty service members and their eligible dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.
Month of the Military Child – While April has been designated as the “Month of the Military Child,” schools are encouraged to take time throughout the year to recognize the nation’s military servicemen and service women, their families, and their children. See possible activities, download materials, and read why the Month of the Military Child was designated.
National Military Family Association – Founded 43 years ago, the National Military Family Association is a non-profit organization focusing on issues important to military families, such as comprehensive child care, accessible health care, spouse employment options, great schools, caring communities, a secure retirement, and support for widows and widowers
If you are a military family member and have questions about schooling options or need help with your transitions, please feel free to contact Dan Dunham, Virginia Department of Education Military Student and Family Specialist. Click Here for more information.
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