District of Columbia

Army Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) in the District of Columbia

Provides a list of Army FRGs located in the District of Columbia, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.

Army Integrated Family Support Network - District of Columbia

Provides a comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in the District of Columbia.

District of Columbia Office of Veterans Affairs Dependents & Survivor Benefits

Presents detailed information concerning benefits available to the families of DC Veterans; also includes links to relevant forms.

District of Columbia Office on Aging

Helps older Washington, DC residents to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of policies, programs and services that support and empower the elderly and their families.

District of Columbia Operation: Military Kids

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.

District of Columbia Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Washington, DC. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's District of Columbia fact sheet in .doc format.

District of Columbia Veterans Benefits - Dependents & Survivors

Information on assistance available to DC Veterans' families.

Family Caregiver Alliance - District of Columbia Profile

Provides background characteristics for Washington, DC related to caregiving and aging as well as information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs.

Family Caregiver Alliance - District of Columbia Programs

Find information on programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aged/Disabled Medicaid waivers and state-funded programs that either have a caregiver-specific focus or include a family caregiving component in their service package.

Military HOMEFRONT - District of Columbia Resources

Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the District of Columbia.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

NMCRS locations in the Washington, DC area provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services, and their eligible family members and survivors.

The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

TCF chapters offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences - Office of the Chaplain

Information on worship schedules for a variety of religious affiliations at military bases in the Washington, DC area.

Yellow Ribbon Fund

Assists injured Service Members and families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center with housing, transportation and recreation.

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