Support Military Teens and Families
Speak NOW: Together We’re Stronger
Change the narrative! Congress needs to hear from you about the quality of life issues military families face.
More Than A Spouse
Another Way to Support Military Families
What We Do
In addition to our advocacy work, NMFA meets the immediate needs of America’s military families with programs designed to support their financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress.
Military Family News
Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids
Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.
More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time
Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.
Honor Their Service by Voting This November
As military families prepare to vote, we have guidance about registering and casting ballots and DoD’s guidelines on political activities.
Filling the Gaps to Strengthen and Empower Military Families
Advocacy
Putting military family issues at the forefront of key conversations.
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple Camp
Free week of camp where military kids connect with each other and have fun.
State of the Military Family Summit
Senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members uniting to address the unique challenges of military life.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.
BLOOM
Elevating authentic voices of military teens to amplify their experiences and connect them to their peers.
For 55 years, NMFA has advocated for improved access to mental healthcare resources for military families, championed opportunities to increase #MilSpouse education and employment, and worked to ensure every #MilFam can afford to put nutritious meals on the table. Please donate today to support our advocacy work and programming to help meet the needs of our nation’s military teens and families: https://loom.ly/FvY0llM
On this day of remembrance, we honor our nation`s Gold Star mothers and families whose loved ones sacrificed their lives defending our country. #TogetherWereStronger #GoldStarMothersDay #GoldStarFamilies
📅 Get Ready for the 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship! Applications open October 1 and we`re here to guide you through the process. Whether you`re new or returning, visit our website to learn more and get started! 🎓✨ #MilitarySpouseScholarship #CareerGoals #FinancialSecurity #NMFA #MilitaryFamilies
Election Day is near: What better way to honor our service members than by exercising the very rights they have sworn to protect?
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#MilitaryVotesMatter #MilitaryFamily #TogetherWereStronger #MilitarySpouse #MilFam #VOTE
📣 Let’s Talk NMFA! Up first: Scholarships 🎓
Military life is unpredictable, but for military spouses, your career and education journey doesn’t have to be. The 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application opens on October 1—so save the date! Learn more at www.militaryfamily.org
Our military teens are not okay. At NMFA, we know that supportive friendships, time outdoors away from screens, and financial security are protective factors for #MilTeens. Donate now to help us create lasting solutions for military teens and families: https://loom.ly/FvY0llM
Stephanie Slaughter—a Coast Guard spouse & educator—is more than a spouse. She balances military life with a passion for teaching. Each move means starting over, but her dedication to military kids keeps her going. 💪 Check out her story & share yours! #MoreThanASpouse https://loom.ly/d2jUcL0
No family should have to worry about regular access to quality health care while they are expecting, but for many #MilFams this is a reality. How would having the option to switch TRICARE plans during pregnancy impact your military family?
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#MilitaryFamily #MilitaryHealthcare #TogetherWereStronger
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