These are the organizations that eMilitary feels are working hard to enhance the overall readiness and well-being of military families. We encourage all military members to join in their organizations and participate in their programs.

AUSA Family Programs
http://www.ausa.org/family/index.html
AUSA's Family Programs Directorate works on behalf of Army families through installation visits, information gathering, supporting family readiness activites and hosting Miltary Family Forums

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University
The Military Family Research Institute is a cross-departmental research program housed at Purdue University and funded by the Department of Defense, Office of Military Community and Family Policy. The mission of MFRI is to conduct interdisciplinary, multilevel research that provides insight into the impact of quality of life factors on military members and their families.
http://www.mfri.purdue.edu/

Military Child Education Coalition
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is working to solve the challenge of helping schools and military installations deliver accurate, timely information to meet transitioning parent and student needs, and in the development and education of children from military families. Our purpose is to share information in order to develop systems and processes to resolve transition issues for military students.
http://www.militarychild.org/

Army Family Liaison Office: Everything an FRG needs in one place!
www.aflo.org

Blue Star Mothers
We are mothers who have or have had children serving in the military .We are a non-profit service organization supporting each other, our children and promoting patriotism . An outstanding article listed in the DOD news link gives a short history about our organization and the Blue Star Banner. Feel free to visit our site and join us in our endeavors.
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/

Gold Star Wives
Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a non-profit national service organization, incorporated in the State of New York on December 15, 1945. GSW was granted a Federal Charter by Congress on December 4, 1980, recognizing this organization as "unique" and capable of providing a service not available from any other organization.
The Gold Star Wives of America Vision: We pledge to work diligently and unselfishly in the interest of all who have been called upon in a very personal way to share in the "last full measure of devotion" to our country and mankind.
http://www.goldstarwives.org/

A concise website supporting army spouses.
www.armyspouse.org

Operation Military Pride
www.operationmilitarypride.org

U.S. Military Consumer Services Programs
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/crh/military.htm

National Military Family Association
www.nmfa.org

American Military Members and Families http://www.geocities.com/ammaf_2000/frames.html

Read the latest news on new DoD and Service family support policy and programs. This page also includes a short reference guide to the documents governing Family Policy within DoD.

Defense Policy News

Department of Defense (DoD) Child Care Fee Ranges for 2002-2003.

Family Center Program Interim Change. This directive-type memorandum modifies the requirement to establish each of the separate baseline services outlined in Section F.5., Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1342.22, "Family Centers," dated December 30, 1992.

DoD Guidance

Related Reports

Ninth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation

A New Social Compact: A reciprocal partnership between the Department of Defense, service members, and families.

2001 Survey of Army Families

Military Personnel: Actions Needed to Achieve Greater Results From Air Force Family Need Assessments. GAO-01-80. March 8, 2001.
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