Partnerships
Our Partners
It’s a well known fact: A fulfilling military family lifestyle is not possible without the encouragement, support and resources provided by both other military families and the many organizations devoted to helping us. The same can be said for the success of Blue Star Families. Please read about our PARTNERS, check out their websites, and let them know how much you appreciate their involvement with BSF.
This Emotional Life is a 3-part series on PBS that explores improving our social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals. The series premiers January 12th, 2010. Click here for more information.
Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) brings hope and self-esteem to children in need and their families by providing new clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books and juvenile products donated by leading manufactures and retailers.
The vision for Be the Change, Inc. is an America in which every citizen aspires to that highest office, by working shoulder to shoulder with one another, by actively participating 
in the conversations, debates and elections which set public policy, by taking responsibility for the democracy we all share.www.bethechangeinc.org
United Concordia has almost 40 years of dental experience, and serves the dental health needs of nearly 8 million Americans worldwide. This includes the many military families across the globe under the TRICARE Dental Program and the Active Duty Dental Program. www.ucci.com
Military.com is an online news sources that started in 1999 to revolutionize
the way the 30 million Americans with military affinity stay connected and informed. Today, we're the largest military and veteran membership organization — 10 million members strong. Military.com's free membership connects servicemembers, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service. www.military.com
Service Nation is a component of Be the Change, Inc. The ultimate vision of 
ServiceNation is an America in which, by 2020, 100 million citizens will volunteer time in schools, workplaces, and faith-based and community institutions each and every year (up from 61 million today), and that one million Americans will annually volunteer for a year of national service. www.bethechangeinc.org/servicenation
The USO (United Service Organizations) has served as the primary bridge between the American people and America’s Armed Forces, delivering a unique combination of morale building, counseling, and recreational services to our troops and their families all over the world. http://www.uso.org
National Military Family Association (NMFA) serves as the voice of military 
families by educating military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives. www.nmfa.org
Our Military Kids provides tangible support to the children of deployed National Guard and Military Reserve personnel and to the children of the severely injured service members through grants for sports, fine arts and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country. www.ourmilitarykids.org
Blue Shield of California Foundation is committed to making health care effective, safe, and accessible for all Californians, and to ending domestic violence. The Foundation blends community-based philanthropy with strategic innovation to move the state forward. As one of California’s largest health philanthropies, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for change, promoting new solutions and bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders. http://www.blueshieldcafoundation.org/
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a national member association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the ASYMCA has provided support services to military service members and their families for more than 140 years. http://www.asymca.org/
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, The American Red Cross 
has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.www.redcross.org
Military Spouse Magazine is the premier magazine and online forum specifically dealing with the needs of military spouses. Issues such as career, family, education, relationships, and deployment are addressed. Visit www.milspouse.com for more information.
The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) is a first-of-its-kind, nonprofit military employment program created by a military spouse and operated by military-affiliated MSCCN Team members. The MSCCN is dedicated to providing career opportunities and job portability for military spouses through a nationwide network of employers. www.msccn.org
The Real Warriors Campaign is an initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families.In addition, DCoE established the DCoE Outreach Center, a 24/7 call center staffed by health resource consultants to provide confidential answers, tools, tips and resources about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. The Outreach Center can be reached toll-free at 866-966-1020 or via e-mail at resources@dcoeoutreach.org. http://www.realwarriors.net
