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THE CHALLENGES OF MILITARY LIFE
Despite offering many benefits, being part of the military involves a set of challenges that families struggle with.
As a military family, we understand them well and are committed to addressing each of them with our programs.
ISOLATION
Both parents and children feel isolated and lack the assistance
they need day in and day out.
FREQUENT MOVES
Typical military families move 6 to 9 times before kids reach 12th grade.
INSECURITY
Insecurity comes in many forms including fear of abandonment, and lack of food or medical supplies.
CHILDCARE
Due to their frequent moves, military families struggle to find affordable and accessible childcare
SEPARATION
Long-term duty means being separated for long periods of time, with the fear of losing a loved one.
UNEMPLOYMENT
Military spouses face unemployment 6 times more than their civilian counterparts.
CHILDREN PAY THE PRICE
37%
Military children fear losing their caretaker*
1 in 4
Military children suffers from depression*
1 in 5
Military children has academic problems*
1 in 4
Military children has behavioral problems*
* Source: NCCP.org
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NEEDS COVERED
OUR SERVICES ENSURE MILITARY CHILDRENS' NEEDS ARE COVERED
SOCIALIZATION
Children need to be active and co-mingle with peers. Being active in the local community creates bonds and builds a support system critical to better outcomes. We have partnered with CND to provide a variety of Youth programs.
SPORTS
Involving children in sports builds self-confidence and improves overall happiness. We have partnered with NBS to increase the participation of people of color in winter sports by offering them organized ski and snowboard trips.
EMPLOYMENT
Access to jobs and to networking activities helps the unemployed find work and build self-esteem.
MUSIC & ART
Artistic expression in many forms soothes the mind and helps let go of anger and fears.
