April marks the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the unique sacrifices and resilience of military connected children and youth. The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize and honor the more than 1.6 million military children and youth for the daily challenges and sacrifices they experience.
Throughout April, the Department of Defense (DoD), along with local, state, and national organizations, will host events and activities to raise awareness and provide resources for military-connected children and youth. The focus is on ensuring that military connected children and youth receive the support and care they need to thrive in their communities and beyond.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Wear Purple: Show your support for military children by wearing purple throughout the month as a symbol of appreciation for their sacrifices.
- Share Resources Online: Organizations can promote the Month of the Military Child on their websites, providing links to resources and support systems available to military families.
- Explore Support Options: Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to check out various resources, such as podcasts, webinars, and materials that offer guidance and assistance to military-connected children and their parents.
- Gift Military Families: During the month, military families can receive complimentary items such as lunch boxes, stickers, and other small gifts to show gratitude and appreciation for their kids.
- Raise Awareness on Social Media: Use available social media toolkits to help amplify efforts in recognizing and celebrating military youth.
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