Adults with special needs are individuals over the age of 18 who have a medical condition or disability. People in this group may include: • A spouse with a chronic illness or an acquired disability • A child with a developmental disorder transitioning to adulthood • A family member over 21 years of age, with complex needs and who requires assistance to live on his or her own Supporting adult family members with complex needs […]
For military families, frequent deployments and moves can make it challenging to stay on top of home safety. Places where your kids spend a lot of time, like their bedroom or playroom, can contain hazards that are easy to miss at first glance. The most common home hazards that can cause children’s injury or death include: • Medications and vitamins • Water in bathtubs • Unsafe sleeping environments • Unsecured weapons • Climbing hazards (like […]
Throughout American history, men and women have loved our country so deeply that they were willing to give their all to preserve its safety and freedom. On the last Monday in May, our nation honors the selfless heroes who gave their lives to defend the land we love and the freedoms we believe everyone deserves. REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICES Memorial Day was first observed as Decoration Day in May 1868, and — though the name has […]
BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D While there are challenges to military life from the view of a child, there are also exciting opportunities. Although April was “Month of the Military Child,” children of military families will manage this title all through the year. Frequent separations, deployments, moving, and changing schools on an irregular basis may seem traumatic for children and families that are not part of the military community. However, for military children, this might be […]
Veterans.gov connects job seekers, employers seeking to hire veterans WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service today announced the launch of a newly enhanced online one-stop for employment services, Veterans.gov. The website brings together job banks, state employment offices, American Job Centers, opportunities in top-trending industry sectors, and employer assistance in a single online location. VETS’ re-designed Veterans.gov to become a “first stop” in the employment search process for veterans, […]
