đź‘Ş Spouse & Family Support for Veterans
Tools and Programs to Help Military Families Thrive
The sacrifices of service extend beyond the person in uniform. Spouses, partners, and children of veterans often carry invisible burdens — frequent moves, long separations, lost income opportunities, and transition stress.
Whether you’re a military spouse seeking career help, a parent navigating VA benefits, or a family in crisis, support is out there — and it’s built with you in mind.
🌱 Trusted Programs for Families
1. Military OneSource
Free, 24/7 confidential support for military families — even after separation. Includes parenting resources, financial guidance, mental health support, and relocation help.
👉 Visit Military OneSource
2. Blue Star Families
Connects military and veteran families with peer support, local networks, and family-focused events. Offers job training, childcare support, and community resources.
👉 Explore Blue Star Families
3. Operation We Are Here
Curates a massive directory of resources for military spouses, children, caregivers, and families dealing with deployment, transition, PTSD, and loss.
👉 Find Resources
4. Survivors’ & Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA)
Offers education and training for eligible spouses and children of veterans who are permanently disabled or deceased due to service.
👉 Learn About DEA
🧠Mental Health and Grief Resources
Family members may experience anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, or grief — often without knowing where to turn. These resources are trauma-informed and veteran-family-focused:
- TAPS – Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
- Give an Hour – Free counseling services for veterans and families
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Support for military caregivers
đź› Support for Spouses Seeking Employment
Many spouses face employment gaps, relocation challenges, or underemployment. These programs can help:
- Hiring Our Heroes: Military Spouse Programs
- MySECO (Spouse Education & Career Opportunities)
- CareerOneStop: Military Spouse Resources
đź“Ť Where to Start
- Contact Military OneSource: 800-342-9647
- Explore community-based programs via Blue Star or Operation We Are Here
- If you’re a caregiver or survivor, review your VA benefits for family eligibility
⚠️ Common Misunderstandings
- You don’t have to be active-duty to access most of these resources
- You don’t have to “prove” you’ve struggled to qualify for family or survivor aid
- Support is not charity — it’s recognition of the shared cost of service
đź“Ž Bonus Downloads & Resources
You don’t have to navigate life after service alone. There are resources that see you, support you, and honor your role in this journey. Let’s connect you with what matters most — for you and your family.
Tools and Programs to Help Military Families Thrive
The sacrifices of service extend beyond the person in uniform. Spouses, partners, and children of veterans often carry invisible burdens — frequent moves, long separations, lost income opportunities, and transition stress.
Whether you’re a military spouse seeking career help, a parent navigating VA benefits, or a family in crisis, support is out there — and it’s built with you in mind.
🌱 Trusted Programs for Families
1. Military OneSource
Free, 24/7 confidential support for military families — even after separation. Includes parenting resources, financial guidance, mental health support, and relocation help.
👉 Visit Military OneSource
2. Blue Star Families
Connects military and veteran families with peer support, local networks, and family-focused events. Offers job training, childcare support, and community resources.
👉 Explore Blue Star Families
3. Operation We Are Here
Curates a massive directory of resources for military spouses, children, caregivers, and families dealing with deployment, transition, PTSD, and loss.
👉 Find Resources
4. Survivors’ & Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA)
Offers education and training for eligible spouses and children of veterans who are permanently disabled or deceased due to service.
👉 Learn About DEA
🧠Mental Health and Grief Resources
Family members may experience anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, or grief — often without knowing where to turn. These resources are trauma-informed and veteran-family-focused:
- TAPS – Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
- Give an Hour – Free counseling services for veterans and families
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Support for military caregivers
đź› Support for Spouses Seeking Employment
Many spouses face employment gaps, relocation challenges, or underemployment. These programs can help:
- Hiring Our Heroes: Military Spouse Programs
- MySECO (Spouse Education & Career Opportunities)
- CareerOneStop: Military Spouse Resources
đź“Ť Where to Start
- Contact Military OneSource: 800-342-9647
- Explore community-based programs via Blue Star or Operation We Are Here
- If you’re a caregiver or survivor, review your VA benefits for family eligibility
⚠️ Common Misunderstandings
- You don’t have to be active-duty to access most of these resources
- You don’t have to “prove” you’ve struggled to qualify for family or survivor aid
- Support is not charity — it’s recognition of the shared cost of service
đź“Ž Bonus Downloads & Resources
You don’t have to navigate life after service alone. There are resources that see you, support you, and honor your role in this journey. Let’s connect you with what matters most — for you and your family.