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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.
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South Carolina Military Base Task Force
The South Carolina Military Affairs Advisory Council, led by Governor-appointed representatives, the Adjutant General, and Secretary of Commerce, enhances military installation value, supports facilities, and improves quality of life for service members and military families statewide.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Joint Base Charleston- Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Joint Base Charleston serves as the lead regional organization focused on retaining and expanding military missions and facilities to support service members, veterans, and military families in the region.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
South Carolina Education Oversight Committee 2024 Military Connected Students Report
South Carolina uses the Education Oversight Committee’s 2024 report to assess outcomes, identify gaps, and inform policy decisions that improve educational stability and school transitions for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
MCAS Beaufort/ Parris Island MCRD/ Beaufort Naval Hospital Chamber of Commerce
Beaufort County’s Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) works to enhance and protect MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, and Naval Hospital Beaufort, supporting military installations and families while guarding against base realignment and closure threats.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
SC Department of Education-Military Spouse Applicant Expedited Processing
South Carolina provides expedited educator application processing for military spouses through the Department of Education, supporting credential recognition, workforce access, and employment continuity.
South Carolina Department of Education Military Spouse Applicant for State Licensing
South Carolina supports military spouses by streamlining state licensing processes, helping reduce employment barriers and support family stability during military relocations.
Department of Employment and Workforce- STAYS Program
South Carolina provides employment and transition support through the Department of Employment and Workforce STAYS Program, supporting job placement, workforce readiness, and career continuity for military service members, veterans, and spouses.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education- SC Military Credit Mobility Task Force CPL- Credit for Prior Learning
South Carolina supports service members, veterans, and their families by expanding credit for prior learning and military experience, helping reduce time and cost to complete postsecondary education during and after military service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program
South Carolina supports students who serve as caregivers, including military-connected youth, through leadership development, academic support, and resources that help them remain engaged in school and navigate educational transitions.
Populations: Caregivers Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Special Motor Vehicle License Plates
South Carolina offers special military vehicle license plates for eligible service members and veterans to honor their service and sacrifice.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Veterans Recognition Toolkit
South Carolina’s Veterans Recognition Toolkit provides best practices for recognizing veterans in the workplace and highlights the benefits of hiring veterans and supporting military family employment.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
South Carolina offers emergency financial assistance through the Military Family Relief Fund to eligible service members, veterans, and military families during times of need.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3)
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: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
Military Enhancement Plan Fund
State funds are used as grants to military communities for projects that enhance military value, installation resilience, or military family quality of life. This program started in FY 22-23 and has awarded over $33 million to military communities as of September 2025.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
South Carolina K-12 Military Readiness Task Force Findings and Recommendations
South Carolina uses findings and recommendations from its K–12 Military Readiness Task Force to strengthen policies, practices, and supports that improve educational stability and school transitions for military-connected students and families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs SC Purple Star Schools
South 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, Dependent Child Education, Education
South 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.
South Carolina Veteran Coalition
Supports collaboration among veteran-serving organizations, strengthening access to services and community support for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Palmetto Pathfinder Program
Provides coordinated navigation and support services, helping service members, veterans, and military families access benefits, resources, and care.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP)- College Assistance Program
South Carolina provides tuition assistance through SCNG CAP for National Guard members and their families, supporting access to higher education, career advancement, and family stability while enhancing readiness and reintegration.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
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