Military Family Resources

Military Family Resources

Military Family Resources


Contact for more information: 
Ms. Doone, Military Family Liaison 
School Social Worker
French Run Elementary
614-367-1963
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FRES students and staff celebrate our purple star recognition! 




Family Resources 

Ohio Family Readiness and Warrior Support Program - A resource to help families grow and succeed from experiences unique to the military culture and a platform to meet and relate to other Service Members and Families. 

Military One Source - Your central hub and the go-to place for the military community to prepare for deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more. 

Franklin County Veterans Services - Provides services for qualified veterans including, assistance in benefits application, emergency financial assistance, guidance in obtaining aid from federal, state, and local organizations, benefits application upon the death of a veteran, and referrals to other agencies for assistance. 

ODE Supporting Ohio’s Military Families - Ohio offers a number of programs to assist Ohio’s military families during frequent moves and family separations during deployment as well as reintegration. 

American Red Cross - Provides emergency communication for military families, financial assistance, referral services, deployment support, and services.

Veterans Crisis Line #1-800-273-8255 - Connects veterans and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline #1-800-273-8255, online chat, or text 838255. 

Real Warriors - A multimedia public awareness campaign designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among service members, veterans, and military families coping with invisible wounds. 

National Military Family Association (NMFA) - The “go to” source for administration officials, members of Congress, and key decision makers when they want to understand the issues facing our families as we stand behind those who serve. 

All Connect - State-by-state military discount guide for active service members and veterans


Resources for Children 

Our Military Kids - A nonprofit organization created to provide support and recognition to military children, 3 years through the 12 grade, through grants that pay for fees associated with athletic, fine arts, and tutoring programs. 

Ohio Military Kids Events - Visit this website for a list of events for Military Kids, including camps and activities held here in Ohio.  Check back regularly as more events are posted. 

Sesame Workshop - Provides much-needed support and practical education for the youngest members of our military families with “Talk, Listen, Connect”, an outreach initiative to help kids through deployment, combat-related injuries, and the death of a loved one. 

Ohio Military Kids - Supports the youth of military families by educating the public on the impact of deployment on service members’ children, families, and communities through awareness building and educational training with schools and community organizations. 

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission - Uses a comprehensive approach to address key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation. 

Military Support @Tutor.com - Provides 24 hour free tutoring and homework help for military connected youth.

March 2 Success - Provides and online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests.


Educational Resources 

Ohio Higher Education for Veterans - The University System of Ohio has taken proactive steps to better serve those who have served our country by helping veterans, service members, and their families achieve college degrees.

Military Impacted Schools Association - Useful links for military families and educator resources 

Folds of Honor - Provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. 

Top Military-Friendly Colleges

Best Scholarships for Current Military and Veterans

Best Scholarships for Military Dependents



Employment Resources 

Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) - Promotes employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members. 



Pet Resources 

Pets for Vets: “Healing vets and saving pets- connects military veterans with rescued animals and creates second chances and new beginnings.

365 Pet Insurance - Website for pet parents in the military or military veterans.



Miscellaneous Resources 

MYMOVE.COM


Link to Sesame Street for Military Families website

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