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School Options Available to Military Children
Nov. 6, 2023, 2:50 a.m. 7 minute read
The Defense Department is committed to making sure all military children have access to a quality education, especially when families relocate.
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Understanding Special Education Funding for Military Children
Oct. 13, 2023, 5:23 p.m. 4 minute read
Federal Impact Aid helps school districts cover the cost of educating military children, including those who require special education services. Learn more about this funding and how it may be spent.
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An Overview of Special Education
Oct. 13, 2023, 10:50 a.m. 7 minute read
Special education is designed to meet unique needs of children with special needs, ages 3 through 21.
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Making the Move Easier for Military Children
Oct. 13, 2023, 10:40 a.m. 7 minute read
Moving with kids can be a little like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. A little perspective and patience is needed for you to fit all the pieces together.
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Ways to Support Your Children in School
Oct. 13, 2023, 9:31 a.m. 7 minute read
As a parent, you want to both protect your children and help them be their best. Find tips and resources to help them learn, grow, adjust to new surroundings and do well in school.
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Special Education Programs and Resources for Military Families
Oct. 13, 2023, 1:00 a.m. 4 minute read
Families with special needs have a wide range of programs and services available for both family members with special needs and their caregivers. Here is a sampling of the various resources and tools available to you through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, or OSEP.
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Children and Youth Counseling Services Help Develop Healthy Habits
Oct. 6, 2023, 8:15 a.m. 3 minute read
As a parent of a military youth, you can help your children learn how to develop healthy ways to deal with stress and life’s curveballs.
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Personal Property FAQs
Oct. 6, 2023, 8:02 a.m. 61 minute read
Questions about your PCS or military move? Check out these frequently asked questions and answers.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Military Youth of the Year Program
Oct. 2, 2023, 10:15 a.m. 4 minute read
Learn more about the benefits of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Military Youth of the Year program.
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How to Create a Safe Sleeping Environment for Infants
Sept. 27, 2023, 5:23 p.m. 3 minute read
One way military parents can keep their infants safe — and guard against sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS — is to arrange a safe sleep place before bringing their baby home.
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Marine Corps PCS Moving Assistance
July 23, 2023, 7:51 a.m. 5 minute read
Consult your military service branch for additional help with entitlements and claims associated with your temporary or permanent change of station move.
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School Liaison Special Education Support
July 3, 2023, 6:13 p.m. 3 minute read
School liaisons offer a variety of education support for families with special needs.
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Military Youth Centers
June 29, 2023, 1:59 p.m. 6 minute read
Military youth/teen centers offer an array of educational, recreational and support programs to help military youth and teens live their best MilLives.
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Ways to Secure More Parenting Wins
June 21, 2023, 7:00 a.m. 5 minute read
The Military Parent Resource Center offers tools, tips and tactics to help keep children and families healthy, safe and strong.
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Online Military Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members
June 15, 2023, 12:05 p.m. 2 minute read
The Defense Department’s Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors and remembers service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present.