RESOURCES FOR MILITARY CONNECTED FAMILIES
Are you transitioning to our district after deployment? Do you have kids entering into one of our schools from a military installation or OCONUS school? Click the following links to get started and contact our District Liaison for Military Families, Steve Thompson ext. 156 to further assist in making your next mission an easy one!
Military-connected families often need support in areas like deployment readiness, financial assistance, mental health resources, education, and community connection. Here are 10 top websites that provide valuable resources:
A comprehensive resource hub offering free counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and more for service members and their families.
Provides community-building programs, resources for military spouse employment, and support for military children.
3. National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Advocates for military families and offers scholarships, retreats, and educational programs.
Provides emergency financial assistance, transitional housing, and family support programs.
Offers free lodging near military medical centers for families of injured or ill service members and veterans.
6. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Supports families grieving the loss of a military loved one through counseling, peer support, and retreats.
Helps military spouses and veterans find employment opportunities through networking, job fairs, and training programs.
8. Sesame Street for Military Families
Offers educational content to help young children cope with military life challenges like deployments and relocations.
9. American Red Cross – Military & Veteran Services
Provides emergency communication services, financial assistance, and wellness programs for military families.
10. Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Supports the education and well-being of military children through scholarships, tutoring, and transition assistance.
11. Clermont County Veterans Services
Dedicated to assisting and supporting veterans and their families in Clermont County, offering benefits guidance, emergency financial assistance, healthcare support, and transportation services.
12. Clermont County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) – Military and Veterans
Provides resources for military members and their families to establish paternity, modify child support, and enforce ongoing orders, addressing the unique needs of military families.
13. Ohio Department of Veterans Services
Offers a Family Support Network with resources dedicated to supporting military families, including information on benefits, counseling, and community programs.
14. NAMI Homefront – NAMI Southwest Ohio
A free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions, focusing on understanding and supporting mental health challenges.
15. Salvation Army Batavia Corps
Provides various support services, including emergency financial assistance, housing support, and community programs, to meet the needs of military families in the Batavia area.
16. OhioMeansJobs Clermont County
Offers job placement, training, and career management services to veterans and their spouses, assisting in the transition to civilian employment.
17. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides comprehensive resources and services for veterans and their families, including healthcare, benefits, and support programs.
18. Clermont County Ohio Government
The official website for Clermont County, offering information on local services, programs, and resources available to residents, including military families.
19. Clermont County Public Library
Offers various programs and resources, including support groups and educational materials, beneficial to military families in the community.