Military Family Resources



If you're a military family, you face unique challenges. You can scour the Internet to find information and resources that can help you to cope with these challenges and still not find the help you need for your particular situation. You may also miss out on benefits you didn't know were available to you as a military family. While this isn't a comprehensive list of helpful resources for military families, it is a good starting place to discover solutions and benefits you may have overlooked. Military OneSource

Military OneSource offers face-to-face, telephone, and online consultation for assistance with virtually every aspect of military family life. If you have any questions about deployment, the everyday life of a military family, or resources available to assist you in your situation, Military OneSource may be able to refer you to the right place to find what you are looking for. Call 1-800-342-9647 or visit http://www.militaryonesource.com to learn more.

If you’re a family that is dealing with military issues, and you're not sure where to turn, the Army Family Assistance Hotline is available to help you. You can call if you're unsure where to find the resource you need, or have unanswered questions about military life. The information you receive from an Internet search isn’t always accurate. Call 1-800-833-6622 to receive the accurate information you need.

Defense Logistics Agency

The DLA has been established to assist military employees on a wide range of family issues. Calls to the DLA are confidential, and they provide valuable information and referrals, if necessary, to other sources of help for military families. They provide support for family issues, including adoption, domestic violence, relationships, pregnancy, and childcare. They also provide information and assistance on Education, financial, legal, and health issues. Call 1-800-222-0364 for a free consultation.

National Military Family Association

At http://www.nmfa.org, families can find information and resources related to deployment, education, family life, health care, money, and more. Military service affects every aspect of your life, and the National Military Family Association has complied a mountain of valuable insight to help you to enjoy the best quality of life possible. They also provide a scholarship program for military spouses and children's summer camps.

Military Avenue

Military Avenue (http://www.militaryavenue.com) seeks to support the mobile lifestyle of military families. They provide articles with helpful information on military life, as well as government and other military news. They also provide virtual tours of military installations for every branch of the armed forces, help with moving, and answers to frequently asked questions about the mobile lifestyle of a military family.

Military Homefront

At (http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil), military families can find a host of information related to issues affecting their quality of life. This website is run by the Department of Defense and has links to tools, news, and special offers for military personnel, spouses, and children.

Military Support Websites

The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) was established by the U.S. Department of the Army 24 October 2006. FMWRC provides oversight for Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) operations worldwide.

http://www.armymwr.org

MCCS provides a wide range of services to help Marines do everything from developing financial responsibility, to continuing their education, to moving to their next duty station or preparing to return home after completing their obligations.
http://www.usmc-mccs.org

The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) provides unified, customer-focused, consistent, and efficient FFSP programs and services to support sustained mission and Navy readiness. We provide the right services at the right time, to strengthen personal and family competencies to meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.
http://www.nffsp.org/

The official community website of the United States Air Force. Air Force Crossroads-supporting the Air Force community.
http://www.afcrossroads.com/



Military life often comes with a complex set of challenges. With these resources as a starting point, educate yourself on the tools and resources available to make the quality of your life as a military family the best it can be.

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