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Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families

Breaking Barriers: A Call to Congress to Expand Fertility Care for Military Families

Oct 10, 2024

NMFA, alongside other Military and Veteran Service Organizations, push for expanding access to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for military families.

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Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Oct 6, 2024

A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.

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Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids

Sep 30, 2024

Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.

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Honor Their Service by Voting This November

Honor Their Service by Voting This November

Sep 25, 2024

As military families prepare to vote, we have guidance about registering and casting ballots and DoD’s guidelines on political activities.

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Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Sep 13, 2024

Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.

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Military Teens – Are You Ready to Vote?

Military Teens – Are You Ready to Vote?

Sep 10, 2024

NMFA, along with Secure Families Initiative (SFI), has gathered resources to simplify the voting process for military teens and young adults.

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The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers

The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers

Aug 9, 2024

At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families.

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Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Aug 6, 2024

Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.

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Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families

Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families

Aug 5, 2024

Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.

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How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student

How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student

Aug 4, 2024

Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Military Family Voting

Voting guidance for military families.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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Spotlight on Military Spouse Nurses

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