4-H Military Resources
- Superintendent of Public Instruction “Tough Topic Series” for Military Kids, An Educators Guide – Topics covered include Supporting Military Kids During Deployment, Helping Kids Copy with Stress, Impact of Grief and Loss, Fostering Resilience in Kids, Military Kids Homecoming and Reunion, Talking to Kids about Violence, Terrorism and War, and Dealing with Death. Go to www.k12.wa.us/OperationMilitaryKids or www.guardfamilyyouth.org for more information.
- Families Apart, Families Together, Pierce County Library System, A booklist for military families facing separation. Go to www.piercecountylibrary.org for more information or phone (253)536-6500.
- Veterans Readjustment Counseling Service, a current listing of Veteran centers in Washington State, (253)565-7038 (no website listed).
- How to Deal with Anger – Tips for Military Members and Military Families – 24 hour hotline (253)9827272 (no website listed).
- Fleet and Family Support Centers, A wide range of support services that focus on the unique challenges of the military lifestyle, Go to www.nffsp.org or www.navylifepnw.com for a listing of services or call toll free (866)854-0638
- Operation Prepare, Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, Preparing in advance could keep an emergency from becoming a disaster for you and your family. For Emergency planning and tools, Go to www.navyfamily.navy.mil or www.cnic.navy.mil for more information or call toll free (877)414-5358.
- Washington National Guard Family Programs, Resource and Assistance for Families, Go to: www.familyprograms.washingtonguard.org or www.guardfamily.org or by phone at (800)3647492.
- Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness, New Parent Support Home Visitation Program, a listing of services provided, Naval Base Kitsap (360)476-7483, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, (360)257-6779/4013 and Naval Station Everett, (425)304-3718/3713.
- The American Legion, Play it Safe, An informational brochure on the six most common causes of accidental death for children. Go to: www.legion.org for more information.
- National Military Family Association, The Military Child’s “Bill of Rights”, Go to: www.nmfa.org for additional information
- Navy Region Northwest, Fleet and Family Support Program, Counseling for Navy Children, Go to: www.navylifepnw.com or call toll free (866)854-0638.
- Child and Family Guidance Center, Relatives Raising Children Program, Kinship Services, Go to: www.cfgcpc.org or call (253)565-4484.
- Nine Signs of a Healthy Relationship, Preventing Violence, 24 hour hotline (253)9827272 (no website listed).
- Operation Purple, Summer Camps for Military Kids, A Summer Camp Program created as a way to help military children cope with the deployment of their mom or dad, Go to: www.operationpurple.org or www.operationpurple@nmfa.org or call toll free (800)260-0218.
- Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound, This club provides diverse activities that engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enables them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Locations Listed. Go to: www.bg-clubs.com or call (253)502-4600.
- American Legion Auxiliary 29th Annual Americanism Youth Conference, March 5-8 2009, A unique program for high school students that focuses on current issues facing the US from a historical and global perspective. Go to: www.legion-aux.org for more information.
- Operation Military Kids, Building Circles of Support, Educates the public on the impact of the deployment cycle on Service Members, Families, Kids and the community as a whole. Go to: www.operationmilitarykids.org for more information.
- Operation Ready, Parents tips to Resilience – Helping school-age and teenagers with deployment. Go to: www.MyArmyLifeToo.com, www.militaryonesource.com, www.childcareaware.org www.militarystudent.dod.mil or call (800)432-9647.
- The Voice for Military Families Newsletter, Navy Military Families Association, Information focusing solely on the families of the seven uniformed services. Go to: www.nmfa.org or toll free (800) 260-0218.
- Parent Trust for Washington Children, Your Secret to more confident parenting – person to person parenting coaches. Go to: www.parenttrust.org or call toll free (800) 932-HOPE (4673).
- Inner Wisdom Coaching Services, A community of Professional Life Coaches who focus on service and supporting Women and Families in the Military. Go to: www.yourgreaterpurpose.com or phone (360) 308-8292.
- Counseling Advocacy & Prevention Services, Fleet and Family Information Center, Naval Station Everett, WA, “Loving Discipline for Children ages 1 through 5, A Parents Handbook – Help your child learn good discipline at every age. (425)304-1787 or toll free (800)531-1787.
- America’s Credit Union, School Partnership Program, Focuses on starting children on the path of financial literacy. Go to: www.yourcreditunion.org or toll free (866)YOUR1CU.
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Puget Sound Health Care System, “If you are in emotional crisis” call toll free (8090)273-TALK.
- Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, 11th Annual Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays, Wish lists for needy families. Go to: www.pmoll@valleycities.org or phone (253) 876-3422 for more information.
- Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009 Armed Forces Festival Ambassadors Program, A chance to represent you community in honoring our friends and families serving in the military. Go to: www.BremertonChamber.org or phone (360) 479-3579 for more information.
- Insight School of Washington Program Guide, Insight School offers students throughout the state a full-time, tuition-free, diploma-granting alternative to “traditional” high school. Go to: www.insightwa.net or call toll free (866)800-0017.
- The Vet Center, A center who welcomes home war veterans with honor and dignity. Veterans and families are referred to readjustment services. Go to: www.va.gov/RCS or call(360)733-9226.
- The American Legion Children and Youth Programs, This program promotes the importance of family strength and integrity through Family Emphasis, Child Health, Child Safety, Children’s Charities and much more. Go to: www.legion.org/childrenyouth or phone (317)630-1202.
- Speak Out in the Snow, Speak out for Military Kids, Saturday, Dec 27th to Monday Dec 29th at Lazy F. Camp and Retreat in Ellensburg, WA. Contact Robbin at (253)512-7985 for more information.
November |
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| 5 | Council Meeting, 6:30pm |
| 6-8 | NW District Teen Rally, Soundview Camp, Longview, WA |
| 11 | Holiday - Office Closed |
| 18 | Camp Committee Meeting, Group Health Silverdale |
| 20 | Recognition, Keyport Bible Church, 6pm |
| 26-27 | Holiday - Office Closed |
| 27-Dec 1 | National 4-H Conference, Atlanta, GA |
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