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Caregivers in Military Families Have Heightened Needs, New Report by Blue Star Families and Rosalynn Carter Institute Shows

July 14, 2021

 Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, announced today a new report that highlights the challenges experienced by the…

More Opportunities for Military Families to Connect Through Reading in Tennessee

July 13, 2021

Did you know? According to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, while 46% of active-duty service members feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community, only 27% of…

Here’s How Macy’s is Empowering Military Families This Summer

July 8, 2021

  Military families often struggle with time apart not just when service members are deployed or away for training. The day-to-day job demands and schedule can make it difficult for…

Military Moves Prove Stressful for Families with Children on IEPs

July 3, 2021

  Did you know that 600,000 military and veteran families move with the military annually? While experiencing new locations is often cited as a highlight of military service, moving so…

Blue Star Museums Open Up Opportunities for Military Families

July 2, 2021

  The approaching summer season looks a little different for many military families, compared to their civilian counterparts. While civilian families might be planning their family vacation or what summer…

A Focus on Military Children’s Mental Health: August’s Story

June 21, 2021

In the last few years, mental health within the military community has importantly been at the forefront of our conversations. The challenges of military life—the deployments, frequent moves, and overall…

Balancing Act: Military Families Struggle to Juggle it All

June 14, 2021

Modern family structure commonly includes two working parents. Financial stability often requires both parents to work, but beyond that, employment outside of the home can bring mental fulfillment as well.…

Blue Star Summer Camp Hits Home for Military Families 

June 1, 2021

Moving is one of the most stressful events for the average person. But our military families move a lot, and often, without much notice — most moving every two to…

Volunteers cook up Memorial Day BBQ for military families

May 26, 2021

USO Mayport hosted a drive-thru BBQ for military families Wednesday to offer appreciation for their service ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. The United Service Organization said it expected up…