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The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) provides financial Assistance and support for education of authorized command-sponsored dependents of military members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees assigned to overseas areas where no DoDEA school is available within the commuting area of the duty location and the sponsorΓÇÖs residence.

School Liaison materials provided by Embassy in Singapore to support arriving Navy Families. Importance of all Navy SLOs understanding the process and knowing how to get families engaged prior to arrival are important. Registration costs at some of the NDSP schools can be as much as $12K and require parents to work in advance of arrival.

The U.S. Department of Defense offers non-medical counseling through two programs: Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) and Military OneSource. This study set out to answer the question of whether non-medical counseling programs are effective in improving program outcomes and if effectiveness varies by problem type and/or population. This report provides detailed findings of RAND NDRIΓÇÖs analysis based on two surveys provided to program participants.

The Navy School Liaison Directory is available to provide the point of contact information for every region and installation School Liaisons (SLs) to assist families with their educational needs.

S.P.A.R.C. is an online learning platform which provides participants with the knowledge needed to prepare young people to develop hardiness skills to meet personal and professional goals through identification of their sparks and interests while developing a growth mindset. This training is available for all military and civilian families associated with Navy Installations to include Navy Reserve families.

The U.S. Department of StateΓÇÖs Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Developed under the framework of the State DepartmentΓÇÖs Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, the John McCain International Scholarship for the Children of Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is open to eligible students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid.

Students at the Center: A Resource for Military Families, Military Leaders and School Leaders was co-created by the Department of Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Collaborative Communications Group.

This document provides an overview of how Military Family Life Counselors are utilized.

We know parents are likely sorting through a wealth of online resources as they navigate the prospect of schooling and learning at home. With the hope of providing some quality tools, Navy CYP would like to share a few suggestions to illustrate the variety of materials available to families and their children.