Hidden Helper Hero Award — Recognition + Support for Caregiver Kids
Our Military Kids' Hidden Helper Hero Award recognizes the children (ages 5-18) who provide critical caregiving to a combat-injured, ill, or recovering parent. Winners receive media recognition + a financial award + connection to peer caregivers. Six awards announced annually.
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Nominate at ourmilitarykids.org/courageous-kids. Designed to surface the "hidden helper" kids that the VA / DoD child-caregiver research has documented — children who take on adult care responsibilities for an injured parent. The recognition itself is the bigger benefit — it routes the family into Our Military Kids' broader grant + peer-support network. Pairs with [[healthcare-wellness]] VA Caregi
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