Military Family Resources

Military Family Resources

Veterans Service Office of Jefferson County

Jefferson County Veterans Services provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in receiving benefits through county, state, and federal programs. 

Military Child Education Coalition
The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
Ohio is one of 35 states which work to ensure that military children are properly enrolled in schools, have eligibility for school activities and have assistance with graduation requirements. Read more about the compact here.

Military Family Info from Center for Parent Information and Resources
Information and links. Newsletter sign-up available.

Military-Friendly Colleges’ Resource
This is a list of the best online colleges for veterans in the U.S. to help you find the support you need to pursue a higher education.

Touching Base
Touching Base is a quarterly U.S. Department of Education newsletter for the military community.

Army OneSource
Army OneSource, Army Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services works with parents, students and schools to mitigate the challenges resulting from children switching school systems because of family relocation or deployment of a parent.

Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program
This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps, and recreational opportunities.

ODE Supporting Ohio’s Military Families
State of Ohio’s page supporting Military Families. Information about Ohio’s policies and procedures.

Education Opportunities for Veterans and Service Members
Helping veterans to further their job and education outlooks in Ohio. Scholarship, financial aid, and credit for experience info here.

Ohio Values Veterans – Credit for Military Experience
Ohio laws and recommendations for enhancing education and job opportunities for veterans.