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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 Department of Defense STARBASE program provides hands-on STEM education for youth on military installations, helping students build science, technology, engineering, and math skills through real-world learning experiences.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Michigan offers 30 military and veteran license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, and qualifying family members statewide.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Michigan 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, Community Integration Support
Expands the legal definition of “Armed Forces” to include the U.S. Space Force, ensuring Space Force service members are recognized in state law and eligible for the same benefits, protections, and programs as other military branches.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Michigan provides tuition assistance to eligible children of veterans, helping reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Michigan LARA offers licensing and professional support for service members, veterans, and military spouses, facilitating workforce access and career progression.
Military members out of state may renew vehicle registration remotely after providing proof of insurance, and may renew a driver's license online. Michigan offers veteran and miltary service plates.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Michigan provides tuition assistance to National Guard members and their families, supporting higher education, career advancement, and family stability while enhancing readiness and reintegration.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Michigan allows military spouses, veterans, and service members to waive portions of the CDL skills test, helping them access employment opportunities and training more quickly in the commercial driving sector.
Michigan waives hunting and fishing license fees for eligible active-duty service members and certain disabled veterans, helping expand access to outdoor recreation.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Michigan Veteran, Service Member and Surviving Spouse Homestead Property Tax: financial assistance, grants, or cost-relief benefit for eligible service members, veterans, and military families in Michigan.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
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
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