USO Holiday Programs
USO Holiday Programs registration is now open for 2020! Military families can enter lotteries for Turkeys for Our Troops, Trees for Our Heroes, and Project USO Elf. Registration opens October 21, 2020, deadline to register is November 1, 2020. Good luck!
VA Expands Caregiver Stipend to Cover Eligible Vietnam, Korea and World War II Veterans
On October 1, 2020, the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expanded the benefits to the family caregivers of Vietnam, Korea, and World War II veterans. They can qualify to get paid for their help and have access to caregiver training, mental health services and counseling, and more.
Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative
WMAI provides free, weekly therapeutic and/or fine arts Open Studio opportunities that are exclusive to the military community for veterans to explore their creativity through structured and open-ended art experiences such as painting, sculpture and drawing. Open Studio sessions are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in a safe, communal atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, and freedom of expression. Open Studio occurs every Saturday from 12-3 PM in Warrior Way Art Studio in Building W-16. The second Saturday in each month is Family Open Studio Day, where veterans bring family members for a day of military family creativity.
Department of Defense’s Online Survivor Benefits Report
This no-cost webinar will discuss the details of the Online Survivor Benefits Report and provide information for surviving family members and service providers on how to access and use it. The OSBR is interactive and available for survivors of all service members who have died on active duty. The reports display all current and estimated future benefits and allow survivors to input "what if" scenarios.
Together Toward Transformation: A CCAoA Roundtable Series
In order to develop big, bold and informed proposals to rework our child care system, CCAoA is convening four Roundtables throughout September 2020 to gather the input of four critical sets of stakeholders: Families, Child Care Providers, Employers and Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies.
Virtual Summer Reading CDM: Catching the Moon
Parents! We know that summer can be a great opportunity to get in some reading. Through the Travis Manion Foundation's new virtual effort, TMF's West team will offer opportunities for your child to participate in conversations about new stories, while discussing character and leadership skills!
Virtual Home Educating Seminar
Thinking about home instruction for your children in the fall? A panel of experienced homeschool parents selected by Project Next Step will be able to answer your questions. Learn more about getting started, Legal Requirements, Styles of Homeschool, Selecting Curriculum, and Considerations for High School.
Caring for Military Families
Caring for Military Families! Contribute to knowledge that may help improve your health care services. If you are a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469 or email caregiver.study@dvbic.org
Blue Star Virtual Summer Camp
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into most summer camp plans for kids. So, here at Blue Star Families, they're kicking off their inaugural virtual Blue Star Summer Camp to help keep your elementary-aged milkids (6-11 years old) engaged, busy, and active this season, even while social distancing!
TAPS VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
TAPS will be hosting a virtual Graduation Ceremony to celebrate their 2020 TAPS graduates aging out of the Good Grief Camp and moving into the Young Adults program. TAPS, also, invites Young Adults who have graduated from their academic endeavor to share in this experience and offer an opportunity for connection to all of their graduates and families during the social hour following the ceremony.