Resources for Military Families

VA Kids

http://www.va.gov/kids/

VA Kids is a web site dedicated to educating kids about veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Includes "Cool Facts about Veterans", "About the Flag", and "Games and Activities."

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

http://www.va.gov

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.

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National Military Family Association (NMFA)

http://www.nmfa.org/

NMFA provides resources and support to spouses and children of Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, NOAA, and PHS.

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Fisher House -  Helping Military Families

http://www.fisherhouse.org

Provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers. 

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USO  (United Service Organizations)

http://www.uso.org

The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare, and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel. Nearly 120 USO Centers around the world.

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Easter Seals

http://www.easter-seals.org

Nonprofit, community-based health agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities attain greater independence.  Provides special services and programs for military and veterans' communities.

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National Child Traumatic Stress network

http://mfkb.nctsn.org/cwis/index.php

Resources to assist military family members (dealing with deployment and other issues unique to veterans' children.)

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