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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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Delaware State Parks offer the Delaware Military Pass, the Out-of-State Military Vehicle Pass, and the Veterans of Southwest Asia Military Pass for qualifying military and veteran families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military members stationed in Delaware may keep their out-of-state vehicle registration but may get a DMV fee exemption if they choose to register in state.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware’s Purchase of Care Program provides income-based childcare assistance, helping eligible families afford licensed family childcare and center-based childcare while supporting early childhood learning and development.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) is a statewide network offering military families financial and legal support, job training and employment services, housing and homelessness assistance, behavioral health resources, and education support.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Delaware residents who served 90 or more days in in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom are eligible for a one-time license exemption for the first 12 months following the date they were honorably discharged or removed from active status.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware ofers Fee Waiver for active-duty personnel new to the state, remote renewals for active-duty on driver's licenses, and special military license plates.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Purple Star School designation recognizing military-friendly schools and resources supporting military-connected students and families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Delaware supports military-connected students and families through a statewide PTA committee that promotes awareness, resources, and collaboration to improve school transitions and educational experiences for military children.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
Delaware allows active-duty service members stationed in the state to purchase hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses at resident rates, helping reduce recreational costs and support quality of life during military assignments.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware allows state employees called to active military service to continue receiving their state salary, minus military pay, and guarantees a leave of absence during service and for up to 90 days following their return.
Delaware recognizes military-friendly schools that demonstrate strong supports, resources, and points of contact for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Easterseals provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy for people with disabilities, seniors, their families, and caregivers.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
Delaware’s Military Spouse Transition Network connects military spouses to employment resources, career guidance, and job training, supporting workforce readiness and family well-being.
Delaware provides tuition assistance to National Guard members, supporting education, career advancement, and family stability while enhancing readiness and reintegration.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware provides pay and benefits to National Guard members serving on state active duty, supporting readiness, reintegration, and financial stability for service members and their families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware provides workforce and career support through Heroes on the Highway, helping military spouses, veterans, and families access jobs, training, and employment resources.
The Deleware DMV offers several programs and benefits for military and veteran families including a document fee waiver, renewal by mail, and a driver's license veteran indicator. Additionally, the Heroes on the Highway program assists active military and recently discharged veterans with obtaining their Commercial Driver License
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Delaware gives military-connected students priority enrollment in public schools, helping reduce delays and support smoother school transitions during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Participates in the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3), which supports military-connected students and families by standardizing school enrollment, placement, eligibility, and graduation requirements during interstate transitions.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Delaware provides professional licensing benefits to service members, veterans, and military spouses, supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
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