Deployment Resources
"America Supports You" - a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/military_family.html
Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration - FAQ for Reservists Called to Active Duty. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_911_2.html
Deployed Fathers & Families - Deployment Guide for Enlisted Personnel and Their Family Members. http://www.fatherhood.org
Military Pets Foster Project – Connects Military Pet Owners Who Are About to Mobilize with Pet Foster Homes http://www.netpets.org/
Operation Hero Miles – Donate Frequent Flier Miles to Troops on R & R Leave
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Oct2003/n10272003_2003102710.html
Family Assistance and Information
211 Texas Information & Referral Website – Need help and do not know where to go? 2-1-1 Texas helps you find information on services in your area providing: Food, Shelter, Rent Assistance, Utility Bill Assistance, Counseling, Child Care, After-School Programs, Senior Services, Disaster Relief and Other Programs in Your Area. If you are calling from outside of Texas, or have technical difficulties when dialing 2-1-1 from your cell/mobile, voice-over-IP, or office location phone, please dial our toll free alternate access number at 1-877-541-7905.
https://www.211texas.org/211/index.jsp
Air Force Crossroads – Extensive List of Resources for Air Force Families
http://www.afcrossroads.com
Armed Services YMCA
For more than 140 years, the Armed Services YMCA has enriched the quality of life for junior enlisted military personnel and their families. http://www.asymca.org/index.html or http://www.asymca.net/
Army Family Advocacy Program Online – Information on FAP Programs and Downloadable Resources: http://child.cornell.edu/army/fap.html
Army Family Liaison Office – Information and Resources for Army Families
http://www.aflo.org/home.asp
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national. http://www.ausa.org or www.forthoodausa.org
Leon Valley District, Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. http://www.leonvalleydistrict.org/
CareFinder- Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. Get a customized report for specific care in-home, assisted-living, asking questions, and other needs for your loved one
www.alz.org/carefinder
Comfort Zone Camp- Comfort Zone Camp Invites Children ages 7-17 Who Have Experienced the Death of a Loved One to Join Us for a Free, Safe and Fun Weekend: www.comfortzonecamp.org
eParent.com – Provides Information, Support, Idea, Encouragement, and Outreach for Parents and Families of Children with Disabilities, and the Professionals Who Work with Them
www.eparent.com
Interactive Consumer Evaluation – DoD Internet Based Customer Feedback Site That Allows Service Persons and Their Families to Report on Programs and Services at Their Installation
http://ice.disa.mil
Military.com's - free membership connects servicemembers, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service — government benefits, scholarships, discounts, lifelong friends, mentors, great stories of military life or missions, and much more. http://www.military.com
MilitaryOneSource – DoD help line 24/7. One Stop Information Source for Military and Family Member’s Questions no Matter How Small. www.militaryonesource.com
MilSpouce.org – is your resource library for military spouse employment, education and relocation information. Here you will find thousands of links to employment related information and other resources for military spouses and military families. http://www.milspouse.org/
My Army Life Too -The Site Will Link all Available Family Program Services in ACS, the Army National Guard and Army Reserve Family Programs. www.MyArmyLifeToo.com
National Military Family Association – To educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives and...To promote and protect the interests of military families by influencing the development and implementation of legislation and policies affecting them. http://www.nmfa.org/
Operation: Military Child Care – Child Care Assistance for Deployed Parents. On Post and in Community Based Settings. Fee Reductions Available for Eligible Families. 1-800-424-2246. www.childcareaware.org
Operation: Military Kids – Outreach Services for School Age Children and Youth Impacted by Parental Deployments. Available on Post and in Community - Based Settings.
www.operationmilitarykids.org
Operation Remembrance - Provides Memory Boxes to the Families of Fallen Soldiers
www.operationremembrance.org
Operation Special Delivery – Private Organization Offering Doulas and Other Assistance Free to Expectant Mothers Who Will Give Birth While Their Partner is Deployed
http://www.operationspecialdelivery.com
Red Cross - Provides Information, Resources, and Support for Soldiers and their Families
www.redcross.org
ThanksUSA - Non-Partisan .org Provides College, Technical and Vocational Scholarships for Children and Spouses of the Unites States Armed Forces.
www.ThanksUSA.org
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – TAPS is a Non-Profit Organization Providing Grief Counseling and Crisis Information to Family, Friends, and Colleagues of Those Killed While on Active Duty. TAPS also Maintains a 24 Hour Hotline: http://www.taps.org
USAREC Solider and Family Assistance – Resources for Soldiers and Families of Recruiting Units: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/HRD/SFA/index.htm
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