Resources for Military Families and Caregivers
Military OneSource
DoD-funded program that provides comprehensive information on all aspects of military life at no cost to Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Component members, Veterans, and their families. The site contains policy and programmatic information, helpful resources, products, articles and tips on numerous topics related to the military experience, including helping couples and relationship issues.
Family Advocacy Program Process Overview Resources
Brochures for military families from Family Advocacy Programs (FAPs) that include information on the FAP process.
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NCTSN Understanding Child Trauma and Resilience: For Military Parents and Caregivers
Offers military parents and caregivers information about child trauma and resilience. This fact sheet includes information about what traumatic experiences are, how they impact military families, and common reactions children or teens may have. It also includes a checklist for parents and caregivers to use to help keep track of behaviors their child or teen may be exhibiting as well as questions to ask providers about treatment services. The fact sheet also includes questions military parents or caregivers may have about supporting their child after a traumatic event and tips for starting discussions with children of different ages.
NCTSN Understanding Child Suicide: For Military Parents
Offers military parents information about military youth suicide. This fact sheet includes information about suicide and military youth, how to talk to your child about suicide, warning signs that your child may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and helpful responses by age group, as well as evidence-based treatments for suicidal youth, and how to address your needs as a parent.
NCTSN Understanding Youth Substance Use: For Military Parents and Caregivers
Offers military parents and caregivers information about military youth substance use. This fact sheet includes information about substance use and military youth, how to talk to your child about substance use, monitoring your child and understanding trauma and substance use, as well as resources on how to address your needs as a parent and caregiver. Understanding Youth Substance Use: For Military Parents and Caregivers | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)
NCTSN Enhancing Resilience in Military LGBTQ Youth: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Offers information to parents and caregiver on how to help military children and adolescents who identify as LGBTQ deal with the many challenges they face. This tip sheet describes common thoughts or situations LGBTQ youth may have and how parents and caregivers may help.
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