Making sure military-connected children are cared for and ensuring that a variety of programs and services are in place to support the unique needs of military-connected children, youth and families is a high priority of the Defense Department. Child and Youth programs and initiatives are designed to support youth as their needs change over time — so that military parents and children thrive every step of the way.
Whether it’s connecting with peers, getting settled in a new home, finding recreational opportunities or expanding on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, and robotics interests, the DOD understands that it’s important to engage military-connected youth and teens in extracurricular activities and interests in which they feel grounded and understood.
School liaisons are your primary point of contact for all school-related matters, especially a school transition. The school liaison at your current installation can connect you to your new installation school liaison who will help smooth your child’s transition to a new school. Let your school liaison help you and your family navigate school selection, registration and youth sponsorship during this time of change.