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FAMILY PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Military Homefront web site

The Military Homefront web site is the official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!

[ click here ] 		Library for Leaders

MilitaryHOMEFRONT is a One-Stop source of information designed especially to fit the needs of the Leader. The topics on the left will take you directly to tools you can use. Add this link to your Favorites for a quick return when you need information immediately. Also, the latest official Quality of Life reports can be found in the Reports section of MilitaryHOMEFRONT. 

[ click here ] 		Troops & Families

Military life comes with unique challenges. Having trusted information on how to deal with these challenges can make the difference between stress and success. This is the place to come for the most accurate and up-to-date information about Department of Defense programs serving troops and their families. Please add this to your Bookmarks and return often.

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MAP - Military Assistance Program
Sponsored by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military Community and Family Policy and
its offices. This site offers information and tools for military members and their families in
family support areas such as relocation, employment, and financial management.

The Stay At Home Father
The life of a Stay At Home Father is very different from the everyday life of other fathers.
Fatherville is an online community where fathers from all walks of life can learn from one
another. It's only by relating our own personal tips, tricks and traps that we can learn about
some of the pitfalls to be avoided.

SGT Mom's Site For Military Families
A non-official site designed and maintained by a military wife. There are a variety of
resources including poems, links, news, and support groups.

Navy Family Advocacy Program
Navy Fleet and Family Support Center provide this guide regarding the Navy's FAP
program.  It descripts what the program is for, definitions, collaboration with the command,
screening, intervention, and treatment..

Military Families & Adoption
Adoption is a realistic option for military personnel who want to expand their families. This
fact sheet answers questions asked by professionals assisting military families with adoption
issues.

Assessing Financial Problems of Junior Enlisted Personnel
Financial problems are widespread among young enlisted personnel in the U.S. military. This
report shows that young military members are more prone to problems paying bills than
their civilian counterparts are. These problems diminish the members' quality of life, and
related stress can degrade job performance.

Family Employment Readiness Program
Statistically, military spouses contribute more to family income than their civilian
counterparts. As a result, spouse employment issues are critical to military family welfare
and reenlistment decisions. Family Centers provide information and referral on employment,
education, training, and volunteer opportunities for spouses.

MAP Central
An Internet desk guide providing information for family program professionals throughout
the Department of Defense.

National Military Family Association
The National Military Family Association is a non-profit, predominately volunteer organization
with membership from the seven uniformed services, active duty, National Guard, reserves
and retired, their families and survivors, as well as interested civilians. NMFA is the only
national organization whose sole focus is the military family and whose mission is to serve
those families through education, information and advocacy.

Military Teens On The Move
Features a bulletin board, and other resources and information for military teens and kids
around the world to assist them with relocating and other issues.