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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) connects Veterans experiencing homelessness with the resources they need to become or remain permanently housed. Sponsored by a grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), SSVF provides temporary financial assistance and case management services to help Veterans navigate and overcome barriers to housing and to support their housing stability. Veterans make up 8% of the homeless population in Oregon, a troubling figure considering many of them are eligible for benefits they don't know how to access. In 2022 alone Veterans Services housed more than 300 veterans and served 1,000 more. So far this year we are on track to far exceed that number. These services include individualized case management and participant advocacy, homelessness prevention assistance, temporary rent and utility assistance, security deposit assistance, connection to Social Security and VA benefits/resources, referrals to and assistance finding housing. If you are a veteran or you know a veteran who could benefit from these services...please reach out. #svdp #veteransday2023 #militaryveteran #army #marines #navy #airforce #veteranservices #va #ssvf

Engagement in CLA’s VBCs (virtual belonging communities) continues to grow, with more than 2,000 family members now participating in at least one of CLA’s nine VBCs: - Abilities at CLA - CelebrAsian - Generationally Indigenous - Military connections - Parents and guardians - Pride at CLA - Sankofa - Una Familia - Women at CLA Discover the positive impact of VBCs on our people and communities by reading this year’s Promise and Transparency Report. https://hubs.li/Q02mxK6B0

When military personnel leave the service, their spouses play a crucial role in the transition process. At Leavers to Leaders Academy, we've witnessed firsthand the challenges Commonwealth families face - dealing with visa matters, finding new housing, and rebuilding their networks. That's why we involve the wives in our accelerator programme. This way, they receive the support they need during this challenging period, which can significantly impact the well-being of children and family life. By including spouses early on, we ensure they get the assistance required while being there for their partners. Ultimately, this approach benefits everyone, including extended families back home. #Commonwealth #leaverstoleaders #OPBELONGING #military #veterans #careerdevelopment #careergrowth #careertransition #militarywives

MAA Teammate Kay outlines on-base housing concerns for special needs family members: https://lnkd.in/gBEdty3p For several years, disabled military families members have expressed concerns about on-base housing. Two senators are pushing for answers. On October 5th, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Thom Tillis sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense containing questions about housing availability and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Senators want to know: Housing waitlist for EFMP families The number of ADA-compliant homes at each installation Number of housing complaints received from EFMP families What penalties housing companies face for not providing ADA-compliant housing How many penalties have occurred over the past five years The deadline for Defense officials to respond to the Senators is October 19th. For more information and resources, we recommend connecting with Armed Forces Housing Advocates Follow us to stay up to date with healthcare and quality of life advocacy for military families with disabilities and special needs. #EFMP #onbasehousing #specialneeds #ADA #army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #MAA #MissionAlphaAdvocacyi

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In honor of "Military Child Appreciation Month", I had planned to share resources and services throughout the month in support of this special population. First up, TRIO-Veterans Student Support Services, Pensacola State College. Did you know that Trio offers special supportive services for first generation college students, low-income families, and for those with disabilities? I know these aren't specific to military children BUT many parents are so concerned about splitting up their GI Bill, they don't consider other education options. ✅ Some service members never receive their degree, making military children potentially the first in their family. ✅ For some agencies, military income doesn't always count towards income, won't count food/housing, resulting in meeting a "low income" status. ✅ Military children aren't exempt from disabilities and may qualify for the services if they need special accommodations. For more information, go to their website: https://lnkd.in/eRnnVqK2 Tanya Porter, MPS Obi Kalu, EdS., MPH Sirena Nelson #military #militarychild #april #awareness #militaryteen #purple #services #resources

G’day everyone, I’m just sharing a recent post about "Moral injury." See below! This book is brilliant; the explanation of what causes moral injury on page 31 resonated deeply with me. If you are involved in mental health, a veteran or first responder, work for a veteran organisation or similar, or know a veteran or first responder, I would recommend having a read and providing feedback. It's in draft looking for feedback, and while not every situation presented will resonate, I believe its language is great, and this book is a valuable tool. Please read and offer your feedback on this important new resource for Moral injury. Also please share or repost widely. Thanks, Marg Rogers, for sharing, and thanks to the many contributors.

Military service members deserve the right to grow their families, but simple definitions can be a huge hindrance. By advocating for change, we played a part in encouraging the American Society of Reproductive Medicine to revise its definition of infertility to be more inclusive of military families. We are so proud of what we have accomplished in 2023, but we still have a long way to go. Discover how you can join our mission and offer more substantial support to our troops. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ethjEc4F #militaryfamilybuildingcoalition #infertilitysupport #militaryinfertility