Family & Dependents
Browse benefits for military families and dependents. Placeholder copy not final.
63 benefits
CCA
Child Care Aware of America (CCA) administers DoD-funded fee assistance that subsidizes off-base civilian childcare for military families when on-base CDC slots aren't available or aren't a fit.$400-$1,500
Active Duty
Official program
Free Pro-Sports Tickets via Team Armed Forces Programs
Most MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLS teams run an annual Armed Forces Day or recurring Military Appreciation program offering free or reduced-price tickets to active-duty, veterans, and dependents.free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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Operation Purple Camps
The National Military Family Association runs Operation Purple Camps, free, week-long, fully-funded summer camps for children of military service members, with priority for kids…free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Our Military Kids Activity Grants
Our Military Kids provides $300-$500 grants per child for extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, art, tutoring, summer camps, theater, robotics) when a parent is…$300-$500
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Hidden Helper Hero Award
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.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
Official program
Blue Star Families Local Chapters
Blue Star Families operates 40+ local chapters across the U.S.free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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Military Child of the Year Award
Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year® Award recognizes one outstanding military child (ages 13-18) from each branch, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard,…Active DutyVeteran
Official program
Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront partners with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to award full-tuition scholarships to military spouses pursuing online degrees.free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront's Critical Financial Assistance program covers urgent financial needs for military families: utility bills, vehicle repair, medical bills, food assistance, deployment-related expenses.Active DutyDependent
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ASYMCA Summer Programs
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) runs summer family camps, kids' mental wellness programming during deployment, military spouse writing programs, and Operation Hero (after-school…FREE for active-duty
Active DutyDependent
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Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
Up to 36 months of education benefits for surviving spouses + children of veterans who died from service-connected condition or were 100% disabled.Dependent
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VA Caregiver Support Program
Monthly stipend + healthcare + training for family caregivers of eligible disabled veterans. Stipend tied to hours of care + GS-4 rate for the area, often substantial.DependentVeteran
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CHAMPVA
Health coverage for spouses + dependents of veterans rated permanently and totally disabled, or who died from service-connected condition.DependentVeteran
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MCCYN
Subsidy that lets active-duty + Guard/Reserve on orders use off-base childcare at on-base rates when on-base slots are full.Active DutyVeteranDependent
Official program
Fee Assistance for off-base childcare
Off-base childcare fee assistance administered by Child Care Aware of America, separate per-branch programs (Army AFA, Navy CCA, etc.).Active DutyVeteranDependent
Official program
EFMP
Identification + accommodation program for service members with family members who have special medical/educational needs.Active DutyDependent
Federal .gov
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Tax-free monthly payment to surviving spouses, children, parents of service members who died in line of duty or from service-connected condition.free
Dependent
Federal .gov
Gold Star Family License Plate
Families of service members who died in active duty or as a result of a service-connected injury can get a "Gold Star Family" specialty license plate for the same cost as a regular plate.Dependent
State source
Montana Military Family Relief Fund
Families of Montana National Guard and Reserve members who are deployed on active federal duty can receive cash grants to help cover food, housing, utilities, and medical costs.Active DutyVeteranDependent
State source
Purple Star School Designation
Ohio designates "Purple Star" schools that have made a formal commitment to supporting students from military families, including deploying families, National Guard and reserve families, and veteran families.Active DutyVeteran
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Military Family Relief Assistance Program
Pennsylvania's Military Family Relief Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance to Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families during periods of state or federal active-duty service.free
Active DutyVeteranDependent
State source
Wisconsin GI Bill for Dependents
Spouses, unremarried surviving spouses, and dependent children (ages 17-25) of qualifying Wisconsin veterans can use the Wisconsin GI Bill to attend UW System or Wisconsin…free for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits
Dependent
State source
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
Spouses (including surviving spouses) of veterans and Gold Star Parents of veterans killed on active duty may be admitted to Wisconsin state veterans homes for skilled nursing…Dependent
State source
Wyoming Military Assistance Trust Fund
The Military Assistance Trust Fund provides one-time emergency financial grants to Wyoming National Guard members and their families when financial hardship is directly caused by state or federal military duty.Active DutyVeteran
State source