Resources

“Leading voice on compensation and benefit matters for all members of the military community.” - Provides expert advice and guidance to its members.

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(800) 234-6622

Represents the interests of family members of the uniformed services. Activities revolve around programs to educate the public, the military community, and Congress on the rights and benefits of military families.

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(703) 931-6632

Provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.

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A non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United States armed forces.

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1-877-849-8727

Principal advocate for America's Veterans; ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials promoting the health, welfare, and dignity of all Veterans in recognition of their service to this Nation.

Veterans

1-800-827-1000

Health Benefits

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(877) 222-8387

Resources provided has been vetted for relevance, organization, ease of use, and resource content. Financial resources.

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Free to all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if you are not registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA health care.

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1-800-273-8255 press 1

A voluntary service that provides assessment, counseling, referral, management consultation, and coaching services to Federal employees and agencies throughout the United States.

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1-800-222-0364

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Emergency Contact with Deployed Service Member.

Family Emergency

877-272-7337

Information regarding Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces .

Family Emergency

877-272-7337

No advance request required o Last date in CZ+180 days+ # days in CZ from 1 Jan-15 Apr o No penalties, even if you owe o Extends time to contribute to IRA.

Active Duty

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Free, 100% customizable banners for families celebrating the homecoming of a deployed loved one.

Service Member coming home

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A place for family reintegration and support following a service member’s deployment. Provides rest and recuperation to Wisconsin veterans of all ages, military service members and their families

Wisconsin Resident and Just got off deployment

715-277- 2510

Helping keep families connected by providing unique, high quality comfort items to families who can’t be together. 15% military discount code is MILITARY15

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Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits for service members who have served on active duty for 90 or more days since Sept. 10, 2001. Read the sheet on 9/11

Deployed for more than 90 days

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Uniformed services serving in a designated combat zone the opportunity to build their financial savings.

SDP-eligible combat zone, you can start your SDP account once you’ve been deployed for a minimum of 30 consecutive days or at least one day in each of three consecutive months

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Volunteers (mostly professional landscapers) with military families who have a loved one deployed and are in need of a little extra help with landscaping service such as lawn mowing, tree trimming, weeding, and fertilizing free of charge during the length of deployment. SnowCare for Troops helps with snow and ice removal free of charge.

Deployed

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Newborn photos (to those whose deployed member cannot be home for the birth due to military obligations).

Deployed while baby is born

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Complete and proactive support for members of all branches of the military and their families through pre-deployment, deployment, family reintegration and post-deployment.

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Helps children of deployed parents cope with the stress, changing responsibilities, and concern for the safety of their parents. Has features that will help children, parents, and educators navigate the wide range of practical and emotional challenges military families must live with throughout the deployment cycle.

Deployment

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MyCAA helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications, or Associate's Degrees necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations.

Available to military spouses of service members in grades E1-E5 and O1-O2.

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Children/families going through deployments, reintegration, or coming together after injury, offers special programs such as summer camp, retreats and healing adventures.

Injured

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Care package suggestions and themes.

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Lists companies that send out free care packages.

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Applicants can be awarded a one-time, $500 grant per child. Grants can be used to cover the cost of program fees, equipment, uniforms, or even lessons for that activity.

National Guard members that are involved in sports or extracurricular activities during deployment of 120 days or longer.

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This bilingual multimedia outreach program is designed to support military families with children between the ages of 2 and 5 as they cope with the feelings, challenges and concerns experienced during different phases of deployment.

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To learn about all the protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), follow the link.

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It is through this program that children can help remain in contact with their deployed parent.

Deployed

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Free military care package mailing kit.

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Offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Military Outreach Initiative.

Families of Deployed National Guard and Reserve, Active Duty Assigned to Independent Duty Locations, Relocated Spouses of Deployed Active Duty Personnel, Community-Based Wounded Transition Units, and Respite Childcare

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Eligible service members that utilize the ADDP can receive civilian dental care at no cost for covered services.

On active duty for more than 30 days, Contingency Operation, Transition Assistance Management Program

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Healthcare

Active Military

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Dental

Active Military

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Promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve component service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment.

National Guard

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All 50 States Benefits

All Military

Provides airfare to enlisted military personnel so that they can be home with their families for holidays, and special occasions when they otherwise can't afford a ticket.

Active Military

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A virtual extension of installation services. Pop a topic in the search bar and you’ll be presented with a list of topics. In addition, there are audio/video files, booklets, CD/DVDs, Online Learning, Resource Guides and toolkits. It’s all free to service/family members.

Provides access to web-based Department of Defense resources for the Total Force and their families.

(800) 342-9647

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Legal Worksheets

All Military

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A one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.

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Provides assistance and services needed to facilitate job placement. This includes a robust Train2Hire Program for gap skills training and a Recruiter ConnectTM Program second to none. Our IBM technology allows us to track these candidates from registration through their first year on the job.

ransitioning military, veterans, National Guard and Reserves

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Resume writing assistance and job searches

Veterans

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Resources provided has been vetted for relevance, organization, ease of use, and resource content. Employment resources.

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Increase job placement and career development for military spouses and family members through the elimination of employment obstacles.

military spouses, caregivers, and family members

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Education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide and offers comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of a military spouses career progression.

Military Spouses

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Citizen Soldier for Life (CSFL) and Employer Assistance Program

Employment partnership program designed to provide relevant and timely workforce training and job- placement assistance, Resume creation/review, Application assistance/mock interviews, career counseling services and EAP provides employer connection.

Wisconsin Military and Spouse

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Offers an array of written and video information to share with families, including behavior tips, parent-child activities, and parental self-care strategies. Made possible by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

military and veteran parents of young children

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Free resource for military families to get help on their schoolwork. Offers 24 hour tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

All Military

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Offer tickets to cultural, theatrical and sporting events to military personnel and their families.

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Free tickets to games, concerts and other events. Got a game, race or concert you want to catch, but it’s already sold out or you just don’t have the funds to make it happen? Go here!

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Provides information about PTSD, self-assessment and symptom management tools and resources available for help in dealing with post trauma effects. The app is free and can be used on iPhone or Android devices.

Military Families

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24-hour peer support line.

National Guard and Reserve service members

1-855-838-8255

Provides up to twelve nonclinical sessions per person, per issue, with a licensed professional. These personal sessions are available face-to-face, by telephone, or online.

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1-800-342-9647

Allows free counseling with a provider of choice under certain circumstances.

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1-877-874- 2273

The essential programs are childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals.

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Provides 24/7 support to a variety of referral based services to geographically-dispersed families and retirees from all military components. Services include, but are not limited to, ID cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) enrollment, TRICARE and military medical benefits education, emergency financial services, legal information & referral, crisis intervention and referral, and community information and referral.

All Military

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Donates "comfort homes" to allow family members to be close to a loved one during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.

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(888) 294-8560

A national organization of school superintendents. Their mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children.

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