All in For Our MilKids
This April, we’re celebrating everything military children mean to our community and offering powerful resources to help family units stay strong. Though military children are some of the most adaptable and resilient kids in the world, we know frequent moves and family separations can be hard on them. The Defense Department is here with resources at the ready to support their well-being through it all.
About Military OneSource
Military OneSource is your free 24/7 gateway to information, answers and support. As a Department of Defense-funded program, we put expert confidential help to work for service members, immediate family and survivors who need a little extra guidance for all things MilLife. Just ask.
Favorite Resources for Your Family
Use these free resources to support your children, youth and teens and power up your parenting.
Installation Youth Centers
School Liaison Program
New MilParent Specialty Consultations
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
4-H Military Partnership
Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors
Adoption and Fostering Support
Expanded hourly child care for military families
Gallery
MilKids are amazing! Here’s artwork by kids in our community.
Month of the Military Child Giveaways
Coming soon: Back pack pin, lunchbox and pop it toy.
Fun Giveaways from Sesame Street for Military Families
Sesame Street for Military Families has joined the giveaway fun for our military-connected children. Order your giveaways from the links below:
Sesame Street's Little Children, Big Challenges: Resilience
Sesame Street's Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings, Changes
Podcasts & Videos
Learn about different resources, benefits and programs in place to support military parents and the kids they love.
For Parents of Young Kids
Kindness, Resilience and Staying Connected video with Trevor Romain – Watch with your kids! Bestselling children’s book author, illustrator and speaker Trevor Romain talks about kindness, resilience and staying connected.
Sesame Workshop and Month of the Military Child 2022
– Learn about multimedia resources to help children ages 2-6 through military life milestones like deployments, homecomings and more.For Parents of Youth and Teens
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Military Youth of the Year – Learn about programming available for youth and teens and hear recipients of the Military Youth of the Year award talk about their experiences. The Value of Military Youth Programs – See what military teens have to say about military life challenges and how youth programs have helped them thrive. The Impact of Military Youth Programs Professionals – Hear military teens talk about their connections with their advisors to get a better sense of what youth programs offer. Teen Mental Health video with Ryan W. and Victor O. – Military Youths of the Year talk about maintaining mental wellness through tough times and the unique challenges facing military youth.
The Role Parents Should Have in the Life of Their Teen
– Get expert insights about how to be there for your teen while honoring their growing independence. Military Youth And Teen Programs – Learn about the exciting range of educational, recreational and leadership opportunities offered by military Youth Programs and teen centers.For All Parents
Welcoming Adoption and Foster Care Children Into the Military Family Fold – Learn about resources and supports available to military families who are adopting or fostering a child. 4-H Military Partnership Program – Learn more about programs for military kids including 4-H clubs and summer camps focused on STEM, healthy living, civic engagement, public speaking and more. School Liaisons and Geo-Dispersed Families
– Learn how the military School Liaison Program can help military families find fitting schools, transfer credits, plan for college and more..Stay informed
Connect with our experts
Military OneSource is ready 24/7 to help you and your family thrive. Call us anytime with questions, and we’ll connect you to the answers you need.
- Child care options
- Parenting support
- Adoption and foster care resources
- Family and relationship counseling
- Education resources
- Moving assistance
- New MilParent consultations
- Special needs support