Welcome to
Blue Star
Families
We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

The results of the 13th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey will be out soon. Your voices were heard—over 9,300 of them worldwide! You won't want to miss our engaging two-day virtual symposium.

Our amazing partners at Military Child Education Coalition are getting us ready for a great Month of the Military Child. Their toolkit combines numerous resources, activities, and exciting ways your community or organization can show support for this strong group of military-connected children.

It's Women's History Month. Join us as we honor the incredible women who support the military and Veteran community.
Let us know who you'd like to honor in the Blue Star Neighborhood.
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Military
Family
Feel at home in your community and access the support you and your family need to thrive.

Veteran
Family
Find resources to navigate life after service — whether you are at the beginning of your transition or years down the road.

Civilian
Neighbor
Let military and Veteran families know you are here for them and committed to understanding their sacrifice.

Community
Supporter
Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.

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Meet our military families
and their neighbors
Connect with us
Join Us for a Facebook Live Event — VA and Blue Star Families Presents: Beyond Caregiving
Next month, Blue Star Families is partnering with VA’s Office of Connected Care for a Facebook Live discussion showcasing the VA Connected Care tools and…
Read MoreBlue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity
Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources…
Read MoreA brand new year and lots to celebrate!
The new year is here, and we are ready with open arms! Military families know the anticipation of joy and do their best to savor each moment — the good and the bad. With this fresh year, Blue Star Families is making plans and ready to take action in 2023.
We are so excited to tackle the new year full of enthusiasm and innovative ways to help military families thrive while keeping them connected.
Military Family Facts
RELOCATION
SENSE OF BELONGING
WELCOME
54%
received hard orders two months or less before relocating
44%
do not feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community
49%
feel welcome in their local civilian community