Foundation for Women Warriors - https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/childcare-assistance/ Our Childcare Assistance program is a ground-breaking and unique approach to ensuring
that women veteran mothers are able to maintain employment and/or persist towards
their degree. We provide childcare stipends to student or working mothers of children
ages 0-5 that allows them to place their children in trusted and enriching care with
any licensed childcare provider of her choosing.
Nationally:
Babies on the Homefront http://babiesonthehomefront.org/Babies on the Homefront provides military and veteran parents ideas for enhancing everyday moments with their
baby or toddler. Parents will find lots of material to add to their toolbox of strategies.
Child Care Aware–www.childcareaware.org/. Web site for National Guard and Reservists children issues.
Crisis Issues for Children of Veterans School Safety and Crisis Resources–http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/index.aspx. This link is to the American Psychological Association web site that addresses
crisis issues for children of veterans. You will have to scroll down the page to find
the information, but it is an excellent source of ideas and help.
Free New Parenting Apphttp://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/play/tips-and-tools-play.htmlThis free app is for parents with infants through elementary age children that help
to choose fun activities to promote early learning, take photos and share through
social media. Helpful for any family, but especially helpful for deployed parents!
Healing Household 6 -https://healinghousehold6.org/about/Healing Household 6 is unique in that their focus is the partners/children who are
victims of domestic violence. They offer mental health, intervention support and
resources. Review their programs for specific information and how to obtain their
support.
Military Child–www.militarychild.org. Resources, publications, and educational information for children.
Military Families Near and Far –https://www.familiesnearandfar.org/login/Free arts and crafts and other resources for interactive use for military families
with children. Login is required to be created to begin use of resources.
Operation We Are Here – http://www.operationwearehere.com/ Comprehensive website offering many resources for military, veterans and families.
Seeds of Hope –www.seedsofhopebooks.com. Finding My Way: A Teen’s Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma
(2005) Michelle D. Sherman, Ph.D.
Sesame Street for Military Families (free mobile applications)–https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sesame-street-for-military/id550520652?mt=8The Sesame Street for Military Families app puts all of Sesame’s bilingual (English
& Spanish) resources for military families right in your pocket! Now you can use
your mobile device to access engaging videos, articles, storybooks, parent guides,
and more to help you support your preschool and school-aged children as they encounter
transitions.
Sesame Street for Military Families –http://www.sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/Entire website dedicated to the needs of children of military families including,
routines, military homecomings, relocation, etc.