Operation: Military Kids
This is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether Families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time or another in a series of multiple deployments, OMK’s goal is to connect military children and youth with local resources in order to achieve a sense of community support and enhance their well-being.
Through a network of National, State and Local Partners, Operation: Military Kids provides access to youth programs and support services where military children live. OMK Partners organize special events, provide transportation to military kids to sporting events or other extracurricular activities, and participate in the Hero Pack initiative.
- Army Child, Youth & School Services programs are offered through Army Garrisons, National Guard Family State Program offices or Reserve Regional commands
- 4-H National Headquarters provides information to connect military youth to 4-H programs in their hometowns
- Find the Boys & Girls Club nearest to you and participate in wide array of program opportunities such as Keystone Clubs
- Schools can help create academic, social and emotional support networks for students
- Military Child Education Coalition provides professional development opportunities on working with military populations for school personnel and community members making them aware of the stressors that can be associated with a military deployment
- The American Legion has a variety of youth program options such as the "High School Oratorical Scholarship Program" for youth of all ages
- The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) can assist military families with child care issues
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