Extra Resources

At Blossoming Families, we’re proud to be a trusted one-stop shop for family support—but our mission doesn’t stop there. We believe in going the extra mile to uplift, educate, and empower every family we serve.

To ensure you always have access to the tools and support you need, we’ve curated a list of trusted national resourcesfor parents, caregivers, and families of all kinds.

If you know of a valuable resource that should be added—or if you represent an organization that supports families—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build a stronger network, together.

Emotional Support & Community

• Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)
  Peer mentorship, education, and community for new and seasoned spouses.
  www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org

• InDependent
  Wellness-focused organization that empowers military spouses with health, mindfulness, and self-care tools.
  www.in-dependent.org

• The Seasoned Spouse (Blog & Facebook Group)
  Real-life advice, deployment survival tips, and community run by a longtime military spouse.
  www.seasonedspouse.com

• MilSpouse Support Network (Facebook Group)
  A large and active group offering peer-to-peer support, info sharing, and connection.

Relocation & Transition Support

• Military OneSource – A central hub for relocation help, tax services, counseling, and family support.
  www.militaryonesource.mil

• Plan My Move – Step-by-step moving planner with checklists and local support info.
  https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil

Mental Health & Counseling

• Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program – Free, confidential counseling for service members and their families.

• Give an Hour – Free mental health services from licensed professionals for military and veterans.
  www.giveanhour.org

• Headstrong – Mental health support specifically for veterans and their families.
  www.theheadstrongproject.org

Family & Parenting Support

• ZERO TO THREE – Babies on the Homefront App – Free app with parenting tips for military families of infants/toddlers.
  www.zerotothree.org

• Sesame Street for Military Families – Videos, printables, and parent guides to help young kids with deployment and transitions.
  sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org

Child Care & Youth Programs

• Child Care Aware of America – Military Child Care Fee Assistance
  Helps cover the cost of child care for eligible military families.
  www.childcareaware.org

• Military Kids Connect – Online resources to support military children dealing with deployment, moves, and more.
  www.militarykidsconnect.health.mil

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Military Partnership
  Offers free or low-cost memberships for military kids.
  www.bgca.org

Education & Scholarships

• Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families – Free online tutoring for K-12 and college students in military families.
  www.tutor.com/military

• My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) – Up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for eligible military spouses.
  mycaa.militaryonesource.mil

• Fisher House Foundation Scholarships – Offers scholarships for military children and spouses.
  www.militaryscholar.org

Employment & Financial Help

• Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) – Job fairs, career programs, and resources for military spouses and veterans.
  www.hiringourheroes.org

• Army Emergency Relief, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society – Each offers emergency financial assistance and educational grants.

• Hiring Our Heroes – Military Spouse Professional Network
  Career coaching, networking, and virtual hiring fairs.
  www.hiringourheroes.org/military-spouses

• MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account)
  Financial aid for eligible spouses pursuing education or licensure.
  mycaa.militaryonesource.mil

• Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)
  Career exploration, resume help, and job connections through Military OneSource.
  myseco.militaryonesource.mil