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Resources

Browse our large catalogue of resources the families of the deployed can use.

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Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA
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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Operation PURPLE
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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Operation We are Here
Care package suggestions and themes.
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Operation We are Here
Lists companies that send out free care packages.
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Our Military Kids Grant
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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Sesame Street’s Workshop “Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings, Changes”
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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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act – Military OneSource
To learn about all the protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), follow the link.
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United Through Reading Program
It is through this program that children can help remain in contact with their deployed parent.
Deployed
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USPS
Free military care package mailing kit.
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YMCA/DOD Military Outreach Initiative:
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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Active Duty Dental Plan for Deploying/Returning National Guard members
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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Tricare
Healthcare
Active Military
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