PCS moves provide military families with many opportunities. But, as identified in our Military Family Support Programming Survey results, there are also challenges associated with frequent moves. MFAN is committed to making moves easier for military families and is grateful for the many organizations that share our commitment to military family wellness.
Are you a military family who has recently arrived at your new installation? MFAN is here to support you as you settle into your new home. Our PCS Pantry Restock Box includes a variety of household items and pantry staples to help families offset the expenses of a military move and make the process a little bit easier.
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Moving every few years can be daunting. In these pages, we connect you with the information and resources you need to plan and execute your military move.
You can, and should, be reimbursed for expenses related to your move, but you are required to provide documentation and to report in a timely manner. Often, you’ll also need to fill out worksheets before the move.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) reports that children in a military family will move six to nine times on average during a school career. That’s three times more frequently than non-military families. Even for homeschooled children, moving isn’t easy. Just like us moms, they too will be concerned about making new friends and getting adjusted. Tune in to their emotions leading up to and during this time.
Designed to help service members become homeowners, the VA Home Loan program is one of the most widely known benefits of military service. However, many military families are uncertain of how to access this benefit or how to ensure that they are using it to its full potential.
As part of the 1 Million Meals Challenge education series, MFAN hosted a webinar with MILLIE on August 25, 2021. The live event focused on navigating a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) through the lens of today’s modern military family.
Over sixty percent (61.0%) of those surveyed in MFAN’s 2021 Military Family Support Programming Survey live in off-base housing. When asked the reasons for not living in military housing, respondents cited poor living conditions, lack of military housing availability, preference to home ownership, more privacy, and not the kind of home desired.