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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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North Carolina provides income tax exclusions for qualifying military pay, helping reduce state tax burdens for eligible service members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
North Carolina’s Military & Veteran Resource Guide compiles services, support centers, and organizations to assist service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
North Carolina declared November as “National Veteran and Military Families Month” to honor and support service members, veterans, and their families across the state.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
North Carolina’s Hall of Firsts honors military veterans and their families, promotes inclusive opportunities, and recognizes individuals and organizations that support veterans and military family success.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Provides access to children’s advocacy centers, supporting safety, healing, and well-being for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
North Carolina offers 31 military and veteran license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, retired service members, and qualifying family members statewide.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
North Carolina 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.
North Carolina 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
North Carolina supports military-connected students and families through Military Liaison Counselors who help coordinate school enrollment, provide guidance, and ease academic and social transitions related to military service.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
Establishes a quality of life standing committee, supporting coordinated efforts to improve well-being for service members, veterans, and military families
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
Provides childcare assistance to military families in North Carolina, helping them access licensed and regulated childcare providers, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and ensure high-quality care for children of all ages.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military Affairs department and partnerships with military-related non-profits
North Carolina supports military-connected students and families through its Military Affairs department and partnerships with military-focused nonprofits, helping coordinate resources, services, and supports that ease school transitions and educational challenges related to military service.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
North Carolina provides employment assistance services for veterans and military-connected individuals, supporting job placement, skills development, and long-term career success.
North Carolina provides employer engagement and workforce initiatives through North Carolina for Military Employment (NC4ME), supporting military service members, veterans, and spouses in securing meaningful employment.
North Carolina provides tuition assistance through NCTAP for 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
North Carolina allows National Guard and Reserve members and their dependents to establish in-state residency for tuition, reducing financial barriers and supporting educational continuity and family stability.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
North Carolina provides medical insurance benefits to National Guard members, supporting health, readiness, and family well-being during service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
North Carolina provides differential pay to National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty, supporting financial stability, readiness, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Housing, Housing Concerns/Insecurity
North Carolina 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.
Allows resident service members home on leave to access hunting and fishing license exemptions, supporting recreation and family connection during periods of leave.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
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