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 VING State Family Program provides resources, training and advocacy efforts for National Guard families in the Virgin Islands.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
The USVI participates in nursing licensure compacts, allowing military spouses to transfer professional credentials and maintain employment across state lines, supporting career continuity and family stability.
The U.S. Virgin Islands provides paid military leave for eligible territorial government employees, helping protect income and employment while fulfilling military service obligations.
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This toolkit is launching in 'beta' to demonstrate the incredible potential of state level work. We'll keep refining it and would love your help in making it the most comprehensive, easy to use tool out there. Help us improve the States toolkit by sharing anything that needs attention with Blue Star Families by filling out this form.
A comprehensive overview of the methodology and supporting data can be found in the full technical memo.
