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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 Montana Joint Council of Families (MJCF) builds a statewide network to improve delivery of resources and services for military families in Montana, emphasizing community support for service members and their families.
Populations: Guard and Reserve Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Providing low cost, no cost services from community resources to support military members and their families regardless of veteran status.
Populations: Veteran Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Parks Pass
Active-duty service members, their dependents, veterans, and Gold Star Families can access free or lifetime National Park Service passes, including free state park admission, campsite use, and reservation fee exemptions for disabled veterans.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
The Arizona Coalition supports service members, veterans, and military families through the Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP), strengthening community resources across all military branches.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Illinois Joining Forces is a statewide network of 200+ community partners providing collaborative support, resources, and services for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Massachusetts provides flexible financial assistance to the Commonwealth veterans and their families facing hardship
Populations: Veteran Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Other
The Ohio Hidden Heroes Scholarship Program will enable eligible caregivers who attend participating Institutions of Higher Education to receive additional funding towards tuition, fees, and books, as well as assist with credit transfers and gaining additional credits based on the caregiver’s experience, if applicable.
Populations: Caregivers, Military Children Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Other
SDO-VBE/SDVOBE Certification
The SDO certified Veteran Owned Businesses to provide a benefit in the state procurement process. The SDO also hosts networking events to connect Veteran Owned Businesses to other suppliers and customers
Populations: Veteran Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Other
Colorado postsecondary institutions must allow late withdrawals from coursework with full tuition refunds, room and board contract waivers/refunds, and grading accommodations for students who deploy during enrollment.
Populations: Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Other
State law requires postsecondary institutions to award prior learning credit for military training and education using the ACE Joint Services Transcript.
Populations: Veteran Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support, Other
Oklahoma provides resources and support to military-connected families through the National Guard Child and Youth Program Facebook Group, enhancing readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
North Dakota provides resources and services through the Service Member and Family Support Center, helping National Guard and Reserve members and their families maintain readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Washington National Guard Joint Services Support
Washington provides Joint Services Support to National Guard members and their families, offering resources and programs that enhance readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Oklahoma provides resources and support through the National Guard Family Program, helping service members and their families maintain readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Nevada provides resources and services through Military Family Support Services, helping National Guard and Reserve members and their families maintain readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Missouri provides resources and support through Family Assistance Centers, helping National Guard members and their families with readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Maryland provides resources and services to National Guard members and their families, supporting readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Louisiana provides support through the Office of Family Programs, offering resources and services that enhance readiness, reintegration, and family well-being for National Guard and Reserve members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
The DoD Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program connects National Guard and Reserve members and their families to resources and support throughout the deployment cycle, enhancing readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Key Ohana Program
Hawaiʻi provides support to military-connected families through the Key Ohana Program, offering resources and services that enhance readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
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