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NMFA Supports Military Kids in More Ways Than One
Military Kids Serve Too! NMFA supports military kids through programming, research, and recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child.
DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction
NMFA will continue to advocate the extension of access to include all military families struggling with infertility.
WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition
Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.
WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families
Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.
Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024
NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.
Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program
An independent review of TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration is underway and comments from military families are requested by January 11.
NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included
Military Spouse Employment Provisions Include Assistance For Telework, Student Loan Repayment, and Certifications
NDAA Update: Mental Healthcare and Extended Benefits
NMFA has advocated for better mental healthcare benefits for years, and FY24 NDAA includes provisions for it.
NDAA Update: 2024 NDAA Reflects Financial Provisions to Help Military Families
NMFA provides a quick snapshot of what you’ll find in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, including increases in pay and allowances.
Will the Au Pair Program Continue to be an Affordable Option for Military Families?
The au pair program strengthens more than just the military families it serves; it enables military families to learn about the world and its people through vitally important cultural exchange.