Family Programs News

DoD helps military families maintain financial readiness
October 15, 2012 — WASHINGTON - As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense... MORE

Family Matters Blog: DoD teacher finds crossroads in U.S. education
October 9, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Common Core Standards, No Child Left Behind, STEM, differentiated teaching, merit pay... MORE

Family Matters Blog: Panel addresses exceptional issues
October 2, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Recently I had the opportunity to serve on a Defense Department advisory panel dealing... MORE

Family Matters Blog: Families can support suicide stand down
September 27, 2012 — WASHINGTON - As the Army conducts its worldwide stand down for suicide prevention today, there is... MORE

Family Matters blog: Parents should stress safety at 9/11 anniversary
September 10, 2012 — WASHINGTON - With the anniversary of 9/11 upon us, families may be considering how best to... MORE

DOD: Families, friends need to recognize signs of potential suicide
September 10, 2012 — WASHINGTON - September, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, is a reminder to everyone... MORE

Family matters blog: Spouses hold front line on detecting depression
September 6, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Military leaders all the way to the commander in chief are drawing attention to the... MORE

Family Matters Blog: Heroes program helps families travel
August 10, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Families of wounded warriors already are benefitting from a program that started last... MORE

Family Matters Blog: job fairs join spouses, employers
August 2, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Today, marks the start of an open season of sorts for job fairs for military spouses in... MORE

Family Matters: Joining Forces exceeds expectations
July 30, 2012 — WASHINGTON - When First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden... MORE