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The Federation supports all military families in Massachusetts, especially military children who face challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents\u2019 service.<\/p>\n
If you would like to stay connected with the Federation\u2019s Supporting Military Families Team, add your name to our Contact List<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are in need of assistance, complete our Online Intake Form<\/a>, and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”fcsn-page-text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-18px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/uG8yZs7Wsxw” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Presenters: Lindsey Dablow, MIC3 Training and Operations Associate; Laurel Wironen, School Liaison Program Manager at Hanscom AFB; and Shana Wickham, EFMP-Family Support Coordinator<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Educational Resources for Military Families” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||-10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#39B9BE” icon_color=”#000000″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”26px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#000000″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_link_text_color=”#F76C5F” custom_margin=”-13px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_all=”#39B9BE” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| display: none;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Back to School Toolkit from Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Back to School Toolkit<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>contains:<\/p>\n Access\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0share\u00a0<\/strong>the toolkit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.militarychild.org\/backtoschool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Guide for Parents, School Officials, and Public Administrators” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Military Interstate Children\u2019s Compact Commission (MIC3)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MIC3 was developed to establish a uniform standard to ease the state-to-state transition of military personnel, their spouses, and especially their children as they transfer from one school system to another due to the military parent\u2019s frequent reassignments.\u00a0\u00a0MIC3 Frequently Asked Questions.<\/a><\/p>\n DESE MIC3 Website<\/a>. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides information regarding their support and assistance to the students of active duty military families<\/p>\n The\u00a0Guide for Parents, School Officials, and Public Administrators<\/a>\u00a0resource provides a wonderful overview of the Military Interstate Children\u2019s Compact Commission (MIC3) in easy-to-understand language<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”IDEA Compact Related Guidance” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Compact 101 Training.<\/a>\u00a0 This introductory training provides attendees with information about the Compact and how it applies in their school and state, and how it supports military students. Visit the website to learn more about this free training opportunity and additional related information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Resources for Caregiving Veteran Families” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Explore both federal resources<\/a> and non-federal resources<\/a> to increase educators\u2019 capacity to understand and support children who live in military households, and specifically Veteran caregiving households.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Additional Educational Resources” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”General Resources for Military Families” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”-38px||-8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”565.5px” custom_margin=”|auto|-120px|auto||” custom_padding=”5px||44px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blue Star Families Association<\/a> \u2013 Blue Star Families empowers families to thrive as they serve by connecting them with their civilian neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support. This is accomplished through individual research projects, policy analysis, and data from the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey.<\/p>\n MilitaryOneSource<\/a> \u2013 Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) to active duty Guard and Reserve service members and their families. It provides 24\/7 access to comprehensive information on every aspect of military life. For videos, articles and other content geared to military kids and teens, please visit Military Youth on the Move.<\/p>\n Military State Policy Source<\/a> – This is an official Defense Department website to engage and educate state policymakers, non-profits, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fcsn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MilTax.jpg” alt=”Miltax free tax services” title_text=”MilTax” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n National Military Family Association (NMFA)<\/a> \u2013 NMFA is a non-profit organization focusing on important issues for military families through bold advocacy and innovative programming. Issues addressed include child care, accessible health care, spouse employment options, school and community, a secure retirement, and support for widows and widowers.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nGuidance to school districts<\/h3>\n
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