Since many issues surrounding quality of life and family well-being can only be addressed by states, the USA4 Military Families initiative, worked through the Department of Defense-State Liaison Office (DSLO), seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families. By developing state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to work with the states to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.
The USA4 Military Families initiative has been very successful and much progress has been made on several of these key issues. Currently, efforts are being focused on spouse employment, including unemployment compensation for transferring military spouses, childcare, financial readiness, education, and the pressing needs of severely injured Service members and their families. Since many state leaders share our concern for the welfare of our Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families living within their borders, we look forward to making significant progress in the future.
Take a look at ten priority issues identified by the Department of Defense as having a strong impact on military families at the state level. View Best Practices and News about what states are doing to address them.
Increase key benefits that support Guard and Reserve members and their families
Facilitate assistance to severely wounded, ill or injured Service members and their families
Increase access to quality, affordable childcare for military families
