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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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The Alabama Military Stability Foundation’s designated Military Family Liaison curates resources, mentors, and supports military families across the state.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Operation We Remember
Operation We Remember is a campaign including an American flag display to represent veterans who died by suicide in the previous year.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Mental Health Support
The Alabama Mentorship Hub, a partnership between MSAN and ALMSF, offers 24/7 peer-to-peer mentorship and support for military spouses, including active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
MilSpouse Money Mission® is a financial education website made for military spouses to empower them in leading their families to stronger financial futures. MilSpouse Money Mission as the official resource to provide relatable and trusted financial education for military spouses.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
State Veterans Homes Program
The Alabama State Veterans Homes Program offers care to veterans thorugh a partnership with the government and private industry.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
Military Family Relief Fund
Military Family Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance for eligible service members, veterans, and military families in Alabama.
Alabama recognizes military-friendly K–12 schools that demonstrate strong support systems, resources, and points of contact for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs connects service members, veterans, and military families to statewide benefits, employment, education, and support resources.
Populations: Survivor Families Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Passing of 2 additional bills: the Counseling Compact and the Occupational Therapy Compact, and extension of the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act to extend deadlines for various occupational licensure boards
Alabama passed the Counseling Compact and Occupational Therapy Compact and extended the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, streamlining occupational licensure for military spouses and service members and supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Alabama Senate Bill 211, Section 1, Section 16-28-60
Alabama allows children of military families to enroll and register in public schools prior to arrival, reducing disruption and supporting continuity of education during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Alabama passed the Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Compacts, streamlining licensure for military spouses and service members and supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Passing of 3 bills: the Physical Therapy Compact, the Psychology Compact, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact.
Alabama passed the Physical Therapy Compact, the Psychology Compact, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact, streamlining professional licensing for military spouses and service members, supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Unemployment Compensation
Alabama provides unemployment compensation support for military spouses and service members, promoting financial stability, workforce participation, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Employment Tax Incentives
Alabama offers tax incentives to businesses that hire unemployed or combat veterans, helping veterans access stable, full-time employment while encouraging employers to invest in the veteran workforce.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Veteran Employment Preference
Alabama provides a hiring preference for veterans in public-sector employment, helping veterans compete for state and local government jobs and transition more easily into civilian careers.
Military Combat Pay Income Tax Exemption
Alabama excludes eligible military combat pay from state income taxation, helping service members retain more of their earnings during qualifying deployments.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Homes of Veterans/Widows Acquired Under Public Law
Alabama exempts certain homes acquired by veterans and surviving spouses under public law from property taxation, helping reduce housing costs and support long-term housing stability.
Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption
Alabama provides income tax exemptions for eligible military retirement pay, helping military retirees reduce their tax burden and maintain financial stability after service.
Populations: Survivor Families Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Alabama passed the Counseling and Occupational Therapy Compacts and extended the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, facilitating occupational licensure for military spouses and service members and enhancing workforce participation and family stability.
National Guard or Reserve Forces Exemption
Alabama provides exemptions for National Guard and Reserve service members, offering benefits and support that enhance readiness, reintegration, and family stability.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
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