Wisconsin Operation Military Kids

National Partners & Links

• National Operation Military Kids
• National 4-H Headquarters
• The American Legion
• US Army MWR - Child & Youth Services
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America
• Military Child Education Coalition

PURPLE RESOURCES for Military Families People and organizations that are ready and willing to help!

Wisconsin

• http://www.wingfam.org/fac/contact.asp
  The Wisconsin National Guard has established eight Family Assistance Centers (FAC) throughout the state to provide assistance to family members of deployed service members. THESE CENTERS ARE OPEN TO ALL BRANCHES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE RUN BY THE NATIONAL GUARD

National

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  Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. Whether its help with child care, personal finances, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstances, Military OneSource is there for military personnel and their families... 24/7/365! Phone: 1-800-342-9647
• http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
  This is another great resource with a lot of great information on their web site relating to events and other organizations to connect military families.
• http://www.ourmilitarykids.org
  Our Military Kids provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country. OMK grants are made to honor the sacrifices military parents make and to ensure that the children have access to activities and support that help the children better cope with challenges arising during a parent's deployment or injury recovery.
• http://www.naccrra.org
  This is the site to obtain the application and information about receiving a childcare subsidy.  Families who have a service member deployed and the parent at home is working or in school at least part
  time will receive at least 100.00 off per month per child.  Call NACCRRA's Betty Underwood (director) for information on how to get this program to military families in WI.  703-341-4115 or 571-303-2315
• http://www.americasupportsyou.mil
  America Supports You is a Department of Defense program that provides opportunities for citizens to show their support for the US Armed Forces.  The program was launched in 2004 in an effort to highlight citizen support for our military men and women and communicate that support to the members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.  America Supports You connects individuals, organizations and companies to hundreds of home front groups offering a variety of support to the military community. The program also connects military service members and their families to home front groups that provide assistance.  The America Supports You web site provides a one-stop location for citizens and service members to connect with hundreds organizations eager to help. America Supports You home front groups show support in many ways including writing letters and e-mails, sending care packages, offering scholar-ships and helping the wounded when they return home.  Dozens of corporations, recognized on the website, are also America Supports You supporters.
• http://www.legion.org
  American Legion
• http://www.redcross.org
  Information on all Red Cross military programs available on this site
• http://www.apgea.army.mil
  Info on medical support for combat troops
• http://www.militarychild.org/
  The Military Child Education Coalition is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes partnerships and provides for networking of military installations and their supporting school districts.  Their focus is to address transition and other educational issues related to the military-connected child, including active duty, National Guard, and Reserves.  MCEC seeks to include all military installations, their supporting schools, concerned organizations, and caring individuals.
• http://www.operationpurple.org
  War affects everyone-not just the service member, but the spouse and children as well. As an organization dedicated to serving military families, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) recognized the need for more resources to support military children. In 2004, the Operation Purple(r) Summer Camp Program was created as a way to help military children struggling with having a parent deployed.
• http://www.sesameworkshop.org
  Talk, Listen, Connect Deployments, Homecomings, Changes. In recognition of the contributions made by the United States Armed Forces, Sesame Workshop presents this bilingual educational outreach initiative designed for military families and their young children to share.  We will gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through mediation.
• http://www.militarymoney.com
  Created as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's "Financial Readiness Campaign" with the support of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Military Money magazine reaches an estimated 500,000 readers each quarter through distribution at military bases around the world. Additionally, "Military Money Minute" radio broadcasts are heard daily on American Forces Radio Network and the U.S. Army's Soldiers Radio and Television Network.
• Things for military spouses - http://www.military.com/spouse
  http://www.mscn.org
  http://www.militaryspousejobsearch.org/msjs/app/
  http://www.MILSpouse.org
  http://www.vba.va.gov/survivors/
  http://www.ncptsd.va.gov - National Center for PTSD
  Veterans Suicide Hotline
  1-800-273 TALK (8255)
  
• http://www.stompproject.org
  STOMP, a parent-directed project exists to empower military parents, individuals with disabilities, and service providers with knowledge, skills, and resources so that they might access services to create a collaborative environment for family and professional partnerships without regard to geographic location.
• http://www.TurboTAP.org
  The DOD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was designed by the Department of Defense to smooth the transition of military personnel (and family members) leaving active duty. TAP is a partnership among DOD, DOL, and VA.  Returning to civilian life is an exciting time, but is also a complex undertaking. The service member has many steps to take, and many questions to get answered. The Transition Assistance Program is there to help.
• http://www.vetcenter.va.gov
  Veterans Employment
• http://www.operationuplink.org/
  VFW Operation Uplink(tm) program enables military personnel and hospitalized veterans to communicate with their families and loved ones by providing them with a free VFW Operation Uplink phone card.
• http://www.vfwfoundation.org/programsunmet.aspx
  According to the Department of Defense, our country has over 700,000 military spouses across all services - 93 percent of whom are women. In addition, almost half are married to enlisted members who make less than $20,000 a year in basic pay.  When you include Reservists the average yearly pay per individual drops much lower. It's easy to imagine how financial hardship can increase for the spouse and children when the service person is sent overseas.