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Military Parent Resources

Learn more about the Purple Star School designation program and its importance at the Military Child Education Coalition.
Military Point of Contact: Lisa Larson [email protected]
MCEC: MCEC has a variety of resources for parents and professionals on their website: https://militarychild.org
 
MCEC SchoolQuest: A free, online tool that helps parents of military children to prepare for the frequent school moves and other unique stressors of a military lifestyle.  The website serves as a virtual hub where parents and students can find helpful information, tools and resources centralized on a single platform. 
 
Military OneSource: Services include private, non-medical counseling, consultations and coaching and live chat for invidual questions.
 

Tutor.com: A free online tutoring service that has partnered with the DoD to help support military connected students. https://www.tutor.com

 

Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC): Short term, non-medical counseling support related to school adjustment, deployment and separation, reunion adjustment, sibling and parent-child communication, behaviors concern, fear, grief and loss. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/military-family-life-counseling-program/

 

Child and Youth Programs (CYP): Includes Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, school aged programs. https://www.navycyp.org

 
MIC3: Military Interstate Children's Compact Commissioner (MIC3) is an agreement between all 50 states to aid military children and families as they experience educational transitions.  This site provides resources for educators and families. 
 
Military life can be especially challenging for children and spouses, so many organizations are dedicated to providing family support, whether it's through recreational programs or emotional health resources. Programs such as Operation Purple Camp offer a sense of community and resilience-building experiences tailored to young people, helping them feel supported and connected during times of change, while organizations like the American Red Cross and the Small Business Administration can help military spouses to hold down the fort during a deployment.