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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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Operation E.L.F., a Connecticut National Guard initiative, provides holiday support and year‑round assistance to families of deployed service members with gift cards, toys, and home services.
Populations: Guard and Reserve Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Connecticut House Bill 5049, Section 1
Provides childcare for low to moderate income Connecticut families, facilitating faster, streamlined childcare access for military families by removing state licensing delays, reducing wait times, and minimizing administrative burdens.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military Support Program (MSP) provides behavioral health services for National Guardsman, Reservists, and their families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Mental Health Support
Connecticut supports service members and their families through the National Guard Foundation, providing resources for readiness, reintegration, and family support.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
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This toolkit is launching in 'beta' to demonstrate the incredible potential of state level work. We'll keep refining it and would love your help in making it the most comprehensive, easy to use tool out there. Help us improve the States toolkit by sharing anything that needs attention with Blue Star Families by filling out this form.
A comprehensive overview of the methodology and supporting data can be found in the full technical memo.
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