Family Advocacy Program: Articles

Each phase of a child’s life comes with different joys and challenges. Learning about your child’s developmental stage is one way to become an even better parent.

This article shares tips for safe and smart browsing based on best practices recommended for everyone’s cybersecurity.

Deciding whether to report domestic abuse can be difficult. If your partner is abusive, knowing your reporting options may help you decide what's best for you and your family.

Ease the time, expense and emotional strain of divorce by learning about unique legal issues due to military service.

Routines with predictable mealtimes, homework schedules and bedtime rituals benefit the entire family. Find tips for creating and maintaining routines to help your MilFam thrive.

Whether you have kids of your own or not, everyone in the military community has a positive role to play in a child’s life. Learn how you can help.

When a partner’s behavior becomes abusive, there are measures you can take to keep yourself safe and well.

The military and Defense Department have options for domestic abuse victims to look out for their pets’ safety along with their own.

The Military Parent Resource Center offers tools, tips and tactics to help keep children and families healthy, safe and strong.

If you have ever had an intimate experience with your partner that made you feel uncomfortable, afraid or that happened to you without your consent, you are not alone. The Department of Defense cares about the safety and well-being of everyone in the military community.

It’s never easy to end a relationship. But the decision is even harder and more complicated when your partner is hurting you either physically or emotionally.

People who abuse or neglect children come from all ranks, races, religions and income levels. As hard as it can be to imagine, your neighbor, co-worker or even a friend could be an abuser.

If you are a spouse who has left an abusive relationship with an active-duty service member, you may be eligible for transitional compensation.

Everyone has a role to play in creating safe and healthy communities. This article will tell you how to find help if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.

Through the DOD’s career opportunities initiative, Come Grow With Us, you can apply for both entry and management-level positions in many child development and youth programs worldwide.

While the “baby blues” are common for many women after giving birth, some face a more severe and prolonged state of sadness and anxiety known as postpartum mood disorders. Help is available.

Learn how to be a trusted adult to help protect children and teens.

Protective factors are conditions in families and communities that increase your family's health and well-being.

There are two things military spouses should know: 1) change happens and 2) your military community has support to help you make the most of it. That’s especially true when it comes to job-finding and advancing your career. Here are 10 top tips for tapping into services that can help you find a great job.

You’ve made the rewarding choice to go back to school. By pursuing your education goals, you can expand your job opportunities and boost your earning power.

You’re beginning a new chapter of your military life. As a military spouse, a successful transition may include finding meaningful work at your new duty station. By tapping into your network of support and accessing a variety of programs and resources, you can continue to advance your career while building a new nest.

While you can access certified career counselors through Military OneSource by calling 800-342-9647, you can also access face-to-care employment readiness specialists at most installations. They can help you with a wide range of employment-related areas through workshops, classes, small group instruction and one-on-one support.