Every April, we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, honoring the resilience and sacrifices of the more than 1.6 million military children in our country.

This month is not just about recognizing the children of active-duty service members; it is also an opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges faced by children during their parents’ military to civilian transition.

The lesser discussed challenge is the immense impact the military transition has on children. Moving off a military installation or across country, means children enroll in new schools, must make new friends while building a new support system, and in some cases lose valuable resources available to active-duty parents.

Here at FFWW, we focus not only on the needs of our women veterans, but also of their children. 64% of all the women veterans we serve have one or more children, and of those that receive financial or childcare assistance, 62% are single parents, like Kimberlee*.

Our Childcare Assistance program ensures our veterans’ children have safe and reliable care and can attend camp, guaranteeing that their learning continues during school breaks. We also ensure veteran families do not go without necessities, like diapers, cribs, car seats, and strollers. Even our financial education offers courses on how parents can teach their children good money habits.

Month of the Military Child is a time to reflect but also to launch solutions.

Our solution: Now through May 31st, 2024, we are calling on our community to help us raise $250,000 to expand our Childcare Assistance programs that benefit both veteran and child. By providing support for post-military childcare, addressing financial insecurity, and delivering resources that also help children adjust during the transition to civilian life, we help veterans build a foundation where their children thrive.

Consider donating to support the resilience of our veterans and their children!

$25 provides baby bottles and infant sleepwear
$50 provides a one-month supply of diapers and wipes
$100 provides a stroller or crib
$250 pays for a new mom & baby kit
$350 pays for one week of camp or daycare
$1,600 covers one month of camp or daycare

Kimberlee's story

Balancing the demands of parenting with establishing a new career, continuing education, finding suitable housing, and accessing healthcare can be overwhelming for transitioning service members. One of the most significant challenges our veteran families report is the lack of affordable childcare. Kimberlee*, like many veterans, found that she earned a tad too much to qualify for state childcare assistance, yet was unable to get ahead. Worried her children would fall behind or that she would have to miss work, Kimberlee* reached out to our team.

Our Childcare Assistance program alleviates financial stress and allows veterans, like Kimberlee*, to focus on moving their careers and family forward while her children are in safe care. Our stipends cover costs for daycare and allow children to attend camps during school breaks ensuring learning continues.

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“FFWW has given me a boost of hope. FFWW doesn’t make me feel like I “should be” or “why I am not” at a certain position in my life but empowers me to navigate forward while inviting me to be a part of a village that allows me to focus on what matters most and not the strains of financial burdens that come with being a single mom of 4 sons, who works full-time and pursuing her degree. I felt more like a sister coming to be with my sisters during my first encounter with FFWW rather than a veteran coming to receive resources.

The experience reminds me of the “cover me while I move” motto that I learned when I was in the Army. I was hesitant to reach out at first because of past experiences with other agencies; I would leave more burdened than before I sought help. With FFWW though, I have felt nothing but sisterhood, joy, relief, hopefulness, and determination. ME AND MY SONS APPRECIATE ALL FFWW HAS DONE FOR US!!! THANK YOU!” — Kimberlee, USA Veteran*

Our Impact

Last Fiscal Year we served a total of 1,872 unduplicated women and children of which 94% of our financial assistance clients remained in their homes for at least 6 months, 93% remained employed OR enrolled/graduated degree programs, and 97% of professional development participants reported an increase in confidence in thier post military transition.

LEARN MORE

Direct all questions via email: info@f4ww.org.

To learn more about the Foundation for Women Warriors Foundation and our programs, please visit: www.foundationforwomenwarriors.org

2024 Childcare Assistance Campaign

By Foundation for Women Warriors

2024 Childcare Assistance Campaign

Supporting Women Veterans and thier Children