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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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New Hampshire’s Division of Community-Based Military Programs, within the Department of Health and Human Services, fosters partnerships between military and civilian organizations to support service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
New Hampshire HB 1382 ensures special education hearing officers can issue subpoenas, with witness fees for military parents reimbursed if the hearing officer rules in their favor, supporting due process access for military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
New Hampshire does not impose a broad state income tax on wages, helping service members, veterans, and military families retain more of their earned income.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
The New Hampshire Military Leadership Team (MLT) is an executive committee where key stakeholders coordinate on issues and initiatives to support service members, veterans, and military families (SMVF).
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
The Ask the Question campaign aims to inspire and encourage agencies and organizations to ask patients, "Have you or a family member ever served in the military?" and provide information to providers when the answer is "yes."
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
New Hampshire offers nine distinctive 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
New Hampshire provides occupational licensing compacts and military spouse license recognition for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, credential portability, and career continuity across state lines.
New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire provides need-based financial assistance to eligible veterans and their families, helping cover essential living expenses during times of hardship.
Populations: Caregivers Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Suicide Prevention and Military Culture Training is online training for use by service providers working with the veteran and military community.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
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
New Hampshire National Guard Tuition Assistance: National Guard and Reserve program providing readiness, reintegration, benefits, or family support resources in New Hampshire.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
New Hampshire provides tuition assistance to National Guard members and their families, supporting higher education, career advancement, and family stability while
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Benefits for Active Duty Service Members: health, wellness, and support services for service members, veterans, and military families in New Hampshire.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
New Hampshire Veteran Reemployment to Previously Held Position in State Employment
New Hampshire ensures that veterans returning from military service are eligible to be reemployed in their previous or equivalent state positions, helping maintain career continuity and access to employment opportunities after service.
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
New Hampshire allows military-connected students to access open enrollment options, helping families choose schools that meet their needs and supporting smoother school transitions during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Allows DoD-licensed family childcare providers to be recognized by the State of New Hampshire, expanding access to quality military childcare.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military members who are stationed out of state can renew their license by mail at no cost, and military spouses who have established residency may also renew by mail.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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