All Military Branches

American Legion Family Support Network (FSN)

Provides support to military families through local American Legion Posts. Apply for assistance online by filling out the FSN application form. Document is in .pdf format.

Free Tax Help for the Military

If you, or your spouse, are a member of the military, you may be eligible to receive free assistance with the preparation and filing of your federal tax return. The U.S. Armed Forces participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

Handbook for Injured Service Members & Their Families

Overview of benefits, rights and resources available to service members and their families to help with financial, medical, educational, employment and other needs.

Military & Family Live Consultant (MFLC) Joint Family Support Assistance Program

Augments other programs' abilities to meet the needs of geographically-dispersed family members of active duty, National Guard and Reserve who may be otherwise unable to access support programs.

Military Assistance Program Central

Information on topics including children, elder care, financial management, relocation and family members with disabilities.

Military Family Network

Supports military families by connecting them with community organizations, local governments and businesses, as well as provides information and resources on family support, relocation, travel, pay and benefits, job boards and more.

Military HOMEFRONT

Toll-free call center (1-888-774-1361) offers personalized assistance with military and government services related to recovery and rehabilitation. Assistance includes medical care, education, training, job placement, personal mobility, housing, transportation and workplace accommodations, counseling, financial resources and more.

Military HOMEFRONT Special Needs Programs

Information for families who have spouses, children or dependent parents who require special medical or educational services.

Mobilization and Deployment - Military Family Program

Contains extensive links to assistance Web sites for all services and ranks in the active military and reserves. Topics include mobilization, deployment and family readiness groups. Includes a new Web page specifically devoted to veterans.

National Military Family Association -- Fact Sheet for Injured Service Members

Fact sheet with resources for wounded or injured service members and their families. Document is in .pdf format.

Quality of Life Foundation

Supports the families of severely injured combat service members by helping them face the intense, life-changing challenges unique to their situations. If you are a member of a wounded warrior family complete this survey to help us ensure that your needs are better met.

State & Territorial Support for National Guard & Regular Military Members & Their Families

Discusses the recent survey by the National Governor's Association (NGA) and provides links to .pdf format downloads of the survey and report. Survey covers family support, education benefits, licensing and registration benefits, tax and financial benefits, state employee benefits and protections, and employment support.

Sustaining Health Care Continuity for Military Families

Advice for families preparing to move or who are encountering medical personnel and resources in their new surroundings. Document is in .pdf format.

USA Cares

Financial assistance for wounded warriors and families, prevention of foreclosure/eviction and help with basic needs.

USA4Military Families

Educates state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests and other leaders about the needs of service members and their families. Includes ten priority issues identified by DoD.

Veterans & Families

Provides veterans and families with support needed to successfully transition home from deployment and from military to civilian life.

Wounded Warrior Project

Programs and services including benefits counseling, employment assistance, family support, recreational activities and more, to assist severely injured veterans of the Iraq, Afghanistan and other recent conflicts transition back to civilian life.
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