Joining the Reserve Component of the military is a great way to serve your country. You will also earn valuable benefits without giving up your civilian employment or schooling.

Child and Youth Services is an integral component of the National Guard’s comprehensive approach to family readiness.

If you think you need help, reach out without delay. Connect with a trained counselor through the Military Crisis Line with a single phone call or click of a mouse.

Accreditation is the formal evaluation of an organization/program against best practice standards, signifying compliance with accrediting body criteria.

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More than 1 in 4 active-duty service members tell us they intend to join the reserves. It can be a great option for a lot of service members.

Money problems can impact unit readiness by compromising your job performance, personal life, and even security clearance, affecting the overall readiness of your unit.

When military life takes you away from home, you and your family can use an absentee ballot and ensure your voices are heard on Election Day.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits to eligible service members, and those benefits may in many instances be shared with family members.

You've proven yourself in the military world. Now, it's time to trade in your experience for a great job. It's all about readiness and attitude. Start early. Be prepared. Go for it.

As a service member, you can benefit from some planning and organization when you leave your child with a caregiver during deployment. The more information everyone has, the better.

If you've thought about going to college, but didn't know if you could afford it, then the Military Tuition Assistance program may be just the benefit you need. The program is available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve Component service members.

Whether it's a deployment or training, sometimes our military careers take us away from loved ones and we leave them in the care of others. A family care plan is designed to guide caregivers, providing the important details about child care, school, medical care and family activities.

Find answers to common questions about employment rights and how to manage your National Guard career without jeopardizing your job.

Military-connected children and teens learn flexibility, adaptability and resiliency. Military and family life counselors can help them apply those strengths to current life situations.