Let's Talk Adoption: A brand new radio show serving the adoption community, available anywhere in the world via the internet. Listen live and online on VoiceAmerica Internet Radio!
Rainbow Kids: An international adoption publication for families contemplating adoption. (Of special interest is an article by Barb Burke on "When God Calls Your Family to Adopt." See her family sitefor the story of their adoptions.)
DD Form 2675 (pdf): "Reimbursement Request for Adoption" (You must have Adobe Acrobat to download this form.)
American Red Cross - Treasures for Troops: An exciting year round program that offers a way for Americans to brighten the day for deployed men and women in uniform serving overseas.
Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library: This library provides servicemembers, families, veterans and healthcare providers an easy way to quickly find deployment health and family readiness information.
Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC): This site was designed to assist clinicians in the delivery of post-deployment healthcare by fostering a trusting partnership between military men and women, veterans, their families, and their healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality care for those who make sacrifices.
Deployment Link: Health Care News for Deployed Personnel and Their Family Members.
Enduring Freedom: Mobilization and Deployment - This site provides resources to aide service members and their families, civilian employers of reserve personnel, professionals and organizations that support military families.
The Home Depot - Project Homefront: Project Homefront is a national program created by The Home Depot to help military families repair and maintain their homes while a family member is deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LIFELines: Information and answers for Sailors, Marines and their families.
Military.Com: A comprehensive list of deployment information and links.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT: The central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information about all Quality of Life programs and services.
Military Mobilization Fact Sheet: This fact sheet provides information to ensure servicemembers’ student loan benefit is protected while they are activated or deployed.
Operation Homefront - Supporting US Troops by Helping the Families Left Behind: Operation Homefront provides assistance to the families of deployed military in areas like car repair, home repair, donated computers for email purposes, digital cameras, care packages, food baskets, baby items, and financial assistance.
Operation Home Front: This site includes a variety of information relevant to Illinois Reservists and National Guard members.
SOFAR (Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists): A project of the Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Institute of New England (PCFINE) in partnership with Division 39 of the American Psychological Association and other participating organizations.
U.S. Central Command: The official website of US Central Command featuring news, photos, audio and video from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Army One Source: (user name: Army; password: onesource) or by calling: 1-800-464-8107 - One Source provides information and assistance in such areas as parenting and childcare, educational services, financial information and counseling, civilian legal advice, elder care, crisis support, and relocation information.
Marine Corps One Source: (user name: Marines; password: semperfi) or call 1-800-869-0278 - One Source provides information and assistance in such areas as parenting and childcare, educational services, financial information and counseling, civilian legal advice, elder care, crisis support, and relocation information.
Air Force One Source: (user name: airforce; password: ready) or by calling 1-800-707-5784 - One Source provides information and assistance in such areas as parenting and childcare, educational services, financial information and counseling, civilian legal advice, elder care, crisis support, and relocation information.
U.S. Coast Guard: The website of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is an agency of the Department of Transportation and reports to the Navy during times of war.
“America Supports You” is an official DoD program that showcases and communicates what citizens and groups across the country are doing to support our servicemembers and their families, and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.
Defense Link: Official website for Department of Defense
Defend America: Visit the Defense Department's website for the latest news and information about America's response to the September 11th terrorist attacks and the war against terrorism.
Defense Almanac: Website providing a variety of information and statistical material about the Department of Defense-- its people, organization, equipment, and funding.
LIFELines: Information and answers for Sailors, Marines and their families.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT: The central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information about all Quality of Life programs and services.
Military OneSource: A free support service provided by the Department of Defense offering assistance and resources to service members and their families on many different issues.
State Support for Military Families: USA4MilitaryFamilies.org is a web forum for sharing information about state and local initiatives to support military families.
Department of Veterans Affairs Survivor Benefits: This web site is dedicated to the surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died while in active military service and to the survivors of veterans who died after active service.
FirstGov: An official U.S. Government site with links to most government agencies.
Military Sentinel: A project of the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Defense to identify and target consumer protection issues that affect members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Angel Flight for Veterans: Angel Flight for Veterans provides no-cost or greatly reduced rate long-distance medical transportation/travel for patients who need to travel to distant medical facilities for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. This service is available to veterans and active duty military personnel and their families.
Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC): This site was designed to assist clinicians in the delivery of post-deployment healthcare by fostering a trusting partnership between military men and women, veterans, their families, and their healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality care for those who make sacrifices.
Retiree Dental Plan: The dental plan for Uniformed Services retirees and their families. Site is operated by Delta Dental, the contractor for this program.
Reserve Dental Plan: Effective February 1, 2001, this program is included in the TRICARE Dental Program. It provides dental insurance coverage for members of the Selected Reserve and IRR and their families.
TRICARE Management Activity: The TRICARE Management Activity is the agency accountable for quality health care for members of the Armed Forces, military families and others entrusted to DoD's care.
TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS): TRICARE Reserve Select is a new premium-based TRICARE health plan offered for purchase by certain members and former members of the Reserve Component* (RC) and their families, if specific eligibility requirements are met.
TRICARE Surveys: Read what beneficiaries are saying about their experiences with TRICARE.
Uniformed Services Family Health Plan: An added healthcare option in seven areas of the country for eligible family members of Active Duty families, military retirees (even those over 65) and their family members, and eligible family members of deceased active duty or retired service members.
Armed Forces Relief Trust: With the support of the National Association of Broadcasters, the four Military Aid Societies — Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society — have come together to address these escalating needs by creating The Armed Forces Relief Trust — a single, non-profit fund to better collect and disburse donations in support of the troops and their families in need.
Child Care Resources in Your Community: The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is working with DoD to provide child care assistance for families affected by deployment or who cannot access a military child development center.
Department of Veterans Affairs Survivor Benefits: This web site is dedicated to the surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died while in active military service and to the survivors of veterans who died after active service.
EX-POSE - Ex-Partners of Servicemembers for Equality
Fisher House: A national network of comfort houses providing a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving care at major regional military and VA medical centers.
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund: The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund provides financial grants and other assistance to the Marines, sailors, and families of those injured serving our nation.
LIFELines: Information and answers for Sailors, Marines and their families.
Naval Services FamilyLine: FamilyLine provides Education, Support, and Information to assist sea service families.
Military OneSource: A free support service provided by the Department of Defense offering assistance and resources to service members and their families on many different issues.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Armed Forces Services Corporation: An organization whose mission is to provide lifetime survivorship services, and an accurate, customized government benefits analysis which can be incorporated into high quality financial planning ranging from investment and tax planning to trust services.
Children's Grief Education Association: This organization is dedicated to serving the needs of grieving children and families and to providing education and support to those who serve them.
Comfort Zone Camp: A fun and safe place for grieving children, is the nation's largest bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Camps are held in Richmond, Virginia, and are open to all grieving children from across the country.
Corporate Gray Online: Job Fairs and employment services for separating servicemembers and their families.
eParent.com: Provides Information, Support, Idea, Encouragement, and Outreach for Parents and Families of Children with Disabilities, and the Professionals Who Work with Them.
Military Family Research Institute (MFRI): The MFRI research program is a comprehensive regime of study that analyzes the performance, retention and satisfaction of military members and their families.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT:The central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information about all Quality of Life programs and services.
Show Troop Support: Children of all ages can now download FREE colorable greeting cards to send to the troops and show their support. These cards are meant to be decorated as each child chooses and can be sent to our military troops home and abroad, as well as your community and personal heroes.
Family Member Education
Information about spouse scholarships offered by NMFA will be posted on our web site in early 2005. Information on other scholarships and financial aid available to military family members can be obtained from high school guidance counselors and other military-related associations.
The American Legion Scholarship and Financial Aid Information: "The cornerstone of The American Legion's Education Assistance Program is its scholarship and financial aid guide This 152 page booklet, updated annually, is a complete financial aid reference guide for veterans, veterans' dependents and members of The American Legion family.
Department of Defense Spouses to Teachers Program: Spouses to Teachers is a Department of Defense pilot project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers.
In-State Tuition Initiative Information: find out the in-state tuition eligibility rules for your state and what's being done to make these rules more military-family friendly.
LD Online: An interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.
SchoolMatters: A public source for information and analysis about our nation's public schools.
Servicemembers' Opportunity Colleges: The Servicemembers' Opportunity Colleges programs are dedicated to helping servicemembers and their families get college degrees, even as they move. Military students can take courses in their off-duty hours at or near military installations in the US, overseas, and on Navy ships.
The American Legion Scholarship and Financial Aid Information: "The cornerstone of The American Legion's Education Assistance Program is its scholarship and financial aid guide This 152 page booklet, updated annually, is a complete financial aid reference guide for veterans, veterans' dependents and members of The American Legion family.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation of volunteer men and women dedicated to providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of United States Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action.
The Association of Second Fleet Spouses: A self-organized spouse support group for COMSECONDFLT & the Center for Excellence, based out of Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Carry The Flame, Inc. (CTF): A 501.(c)(3), tax deductible, not-for-profit corporation that focuses on Veterans' families, Veterans' issues and that works to increase awareness about American POW/MIAs from all wars. We are dedicated to the honor and memory of Veterans, those serving in the US Military and their families
CinCHouse.com: For women who are married to the military.
CoastieChicks.net: An un-official United States Coast Guard support group.
Dads at a Distance: Resources for helping fathers who spend long periods of time away from their children keep the relationships strong.
eMilitary: This site offers a comprehensive information and referral service to military families.
GoldStarSiblings.com: This site has been established to provide support to brothers and sisters who have lost their loved one in combat while serving their Country.
HirePatriots.com: This site is a resource for active duty military servicemembers and their spouses, as well as former military to search for one day and full time jobs.
Jump Into Life: Workshops and writings that pump up your energy, creativity and joy.
Marine Parents: The MarineParents.com web site is for parents (Moms AND Dads), spouses, family and friends of our Marines and Recruits to gather for support during bootcamp, training, active duty, floats, and deployments.
Moms Over Miles: Resources to help mothers maintain and strengthen relationships with their children while they are away from home.
MilitaryAvenue.com: An online service, supports the relocation, lifestyle, and travel needs of the 1.4 million U.S. military service members worldwide.
Military Spouses' Career Network: This site provides information to promote and advance the education, employment, career development, and professional satisfaction of military spouses.
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network: The MSCCN is a not-for-profit, corporate direct hire program dedicated to providing career opportunities and job portability for military spouses through a nationwide network of employers.
MOM: The official website for mothers of the military.
MyArmyLifetoo.com - Your gateway to information, assistance and community.
NOAA Officers Family Association (NOFA): A group of active and retired NOAA Corps Officers and their families providing information about issues concerning NOAA families.
Operation Baby Blanket: Operation Baby Blanket is a support system for the new and expecting mothers whose husbands are servicemen that have been or soon will be deployed overseas. This organization wants to help these ladies that are often left out of the support system, when their husbands are deployed.
Operation Mom: A support group for families of all branches of service.
Navy Surface Spouses: A website dedicated to provide a comprehensive resource for surface spouses and their families enabling them to access information about the Navy communities in which they reside or to which they may be relocating.
No Tears In Heaven: This site offers United States Armed Forces Prayer Requests and more.
Operation Military Pride: This site provides a variety of activities to support deployed servicemembers.
Operation Special Delivery: Private Organization Offering Doulas and Other Assistance Free to Expectant Mothers Who Will Give Birth When Their Partner is Deployed.
Soldiers' Angels: The Soldiers' Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families.
Sgt. Mom's: A self-service interactive website for military family members.
SilentWarriors.net: This site provides military families with information and support regardless of rank, service, or status.
Tyler's Angels on Earth: Information and links relating to military families with special-needs and exceptional family members.
Veterans and Families Coming Home: The Veterans and Families is a national non-profit community service and support organization, founded and directed by Veterans, parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals, academics and community leaders.
Friends on the Web
Adopt a Soldier Ministries: Their mission is "To be a LIGHT OF HOPE for our Servicemen / Servicewomen and their families every where."
Altissimo! Recordings: An amazing 73-minute collection of your most loved patriotic musical selections, performed by America's greatest military bands and choruses, is now available on a special CD. A portion of all sales made through the special web site (http://www.militarymusic.com/) will benefit the work of NMFA on behalf of military families. You may now order this CD for delivery on December 15th, and other music orders can be placed for immediate delivery.
Family Literacy Foundation: A not-for-profit whose "Uniting Through Reading" program helps parents deployed at sea to stay connected with their children during deployment by creating read-aloud videotapes.
Helmets to Hardhats: Helmets to Hardhats eases the difficult passage into civilian life for military families, providing the best career opportunities, pay, and benefits to those who have earned the nation’s support through their years of service and sacrifice.
The Humane Society: Military Personnel - Making Arrangements for Your Pets
Married to the Army: This site provides information and resources for the Army wife and family. The comprehensive website offers articles and advice on a wide variety of topics specifically for the Army family.
The Military Coalition: The Military Coalition (TMC) is comprised of 27 organizations representing more than 5 million members of the uniformed services -- active, reserve, retired, survivors, veterans--and their families.
MilitaryReport.com: Latest news and information covering all the changes affecting the military community
Militarylifestyle.com: This site provides commissary coupons, contests, military news, and many other resources.
My Own Business: A 30% military discount offered on our 14 session online business course to help guide the entrepreneur wanting to start a business, and the individual who already has a business.
Patriotic Pets, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping service personnel find and reserve temporary homes for their pets during military deployment.
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business: SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small business.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS): a national non-profit organization made up of, and providing services to, all those who have lost a loved one while serving in any branch of the Armed Forces -- Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies or the Coast Guard.
Women Marines Association: A non-profit veterans association comprised of women who have served or are serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps regular or reserve components.
USA Patriotism! is a non-political site where all patriots can share the experience of honoring and remembering our troops, veterans, Medal of Honor recipients, Presidents, other great Americans, national tragedies and much more.
Veterans and Families Coming Home: The Veterans and Families is a national non-profit community service and support organization, founded and directed by Veterans, parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals, academics and community leaders.
Military "Road Shows"
The Blue Angels: The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
ADECCO: This site provides information about ADECCO's Military Spouse Career Accelerator program.
Air Force Crossroads: This section of Crossroads provides information and assistance with job search, skills posting, telecommuting opportunities, resume development and helpful employment resource links.
Department of Defense Spouses to Teachers Program: Spouses to Teachers is a Department of Defense pilot project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers.
Military Spouse Career Center: This site is a U.S. Department of Defense sponsored website designed to help military spouses in finding career resources, jobs, scholarships, education and training options.
Military Spouses' Career Network: This site provides information to promote and advance the education, employment, career development, and professional satisfaction of military spouses.
Military Spouse' Corporate Career Network: The MSCCN is a not-for-profit, corporate direct hire program dedicated to providing career opportunities and job portability for military spouses through a nationwide network of employers.
Military Spouse Job Search: Military Spouse JobSearch is designed to enhance the employment opportunities for spouses of US Military members with employers committed to hiring military spouses and to connect employers with a talented, global, diverse workforce.
Military Spouse Resource Center: This site (MilSpouse.org) is a U.S. Department of Labor sponsored website designed to assist the spouse of any active duty member of the U.S. Military or the reserves.
AF Move: This site contains information and resources for military families preparing to move their personal property.
Automated Housing Referral Network: This Department of Defense sponsored site is designed to improve and speed the process of securing available housing for relocating military members and their families.
Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP): A benefits program offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD-wide, for affected homeowners who have transferred or lost their jobs and had to relocate due to downsizing.
MilitaryAvenue.com: Search installation and local community information, as well as local businesses providing discounts to military families.
Military OneSource: Get a free personalized guide to resources you need in your next community, as well as other relocation information.
Navy Exchange’s Moving Center: This website has a service that lets personnel moving to the San Diego and Norfolk areas arrange for utilities and other home-related services online. It will be expanding to other Navy bases.
Smart Web Move (Navy): This user-friendly program was developed to help active duty personnel and their families plan and arrange household goods moves online, anytime.
Army Times: Monthly source of Army news and information.
Navy Times: Monthly source of Navy news and information.
Marine Times: Monthly source of Marine Corps news and information.
Air Force Times: Monthly source of Air Force news and information.
Stars and Stripes: The hometown newspaper for servicemembers, government civilians and their families in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific, Stars and Stripes offers the same type of national and international news, sports and opinion columns found in newspapers in the United States.
American Red Cross: American Red Cross has (and continues to) provided services to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families for over a century. We need help to continuing helping America's Heroes. Click above to see what services we provide and what volunteers are needed for.
