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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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Military Friendly Guide
Missouri’s Military Friendly Guide connects service members and military families with comprehensive support resources, benefits, and community services across the state.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
The New Jersey Military & Veterans Families Resource Guide connects service members and military families with comprehensive support resources, benefits, and community services.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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
Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) is a statewide network offering military families financial and legal support, job training and employment services, housing and homelessness assistance, behavioral health resources, and education support.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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: Guard and Reserve Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Landing Zone Maryland
Landing Zone Maryland is a dedicated resource hub for military and veteran families relocating to or retiring in Maryland, offering information on vehicles, education, employment, recreation, and benefits.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Child Care Connection Hawaiʻi (CCCH)
Provides income-based childcare assistance and childcare subsidies to help eligible families in Hawaiʻi afford licensed childcare centers and approved family childcare providers.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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: Military Children Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Military Income Guide
Washington’s Military Income Guide helps staff understand military pay allowances and exemptions, and highlights eligibility for programs like WIC that support working and military families with nutrition assistance.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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