Military Family Support 360 at JB MDL

04/01/2026

FYSA - not an endorsement but for informational purposes:

03/07/2026

MILITARY MOMS | The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is squeezing some expectant mothers in the Kaiserslautern Military Community and beyond out of the labor and delivery ward at the largest Defense Department hospital overseas.

Social media forums abounded with requests for advice stemming from a screenshot of a memo saying that Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s services for labor and delivery were suspended until further notice.

Learn more:
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2026-03-04/labor-delivery-closed-landstuhl-war-20947669.html

10/25/2025

This Make a Difference Day, your voice matters more than ever.

By taking our 2025 Military Special Education Survey, you are helping improve policies and support for families like yours.

✨ Make a difference and share your experience today! http://bit.ly/2025MilitarySpecialEducationSurvey

10/20/2025

⏰ Time is running out!

Your voice matters — but the window to share it is closing soon. Help us advocate for better special education support for military families by taking the 2025 Military Special Education Survey before it’s too late!

👉 Take the survey today: http://bit.ly/2025MilitarySpecialEducationSurvey

10/20/2025

Special education latest hit by federal job eliminations

10/08/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month.

Did you know that children in military families face unique challenges when managing ADHD?

🔍 By the numbers:
According to a 2022 study by the CDC and the data pulled from the Military Health System, roughly 6.3% of military connected children had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2017-2022 (the latest available data).

🧩 What makes military life distinct?
-Frequent relocations can disrupt access to consistent medical care, specialists, and school services.
-Changes in school systems mean re-evaluations, different IEP/504 processes, and lost institutional memory.
-Stability, structure, and routine are often harder to maintain during moves

✅ What helps:
-Advance planning with new schools and medical providers
-Keeping and sharing documentation (diagnostic reports, treatment plans, accommodations)
-Connecting early with local EFMP or special education liaisons

Together, we can raise awareness and support our military children with ADHD.



📍Reference: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Clinicians-Corner-Blog/Special-Populations-and-Topics/A-New-Study-Examines-the-Prevalence-and-Course-of-ADHD-among-Children #:~:text=Researchers%20from%20the%20Centers%20for,received%20from%20TRICARE%20providers)%20systems.

10/01/2025

Airmen,

If there is a lapse in appropriations, the resources below are available to help you and your families.

• Financial assistance: Several financial institutions, along with the Air Force Aid Society, are offering low or no-interest loans and other forms of support.
• Support services, including Military OneSource, Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, and MFLC contracts, will remain operational.
While some of the services below will be impacted, others will be unaffected.
• Childcare services (CDC, Before/After Care, Youth Centers) could face disruptions. Your local installation will provide further details.
• DoDEA schools will continue normal operations, though after-school programs and sports may be on hold.
• AAFES, to include BXs, Express convenience stores and gas stations, food courts, malls, theaters, etc. will remain open without interruption.

There will likely be other challenges and circumstances that arise, so please stay in close contact with your chain of command, especially if you’re experiencing any difficulties. Your leadership can only help if they’re aware of your situation.

09/30/2025

09/25/2025

Join us for the next ECHO Autism: While You Wait session, "Navigating Family Expectations," on October 10th from 1:30 to 2:45 PM.

This virtual community is a designed for families of children awaiting autism evaluations or developmental services. Engage with experts, participate in discussions, and gain valuable insights to support your journey.

Who Should Attend?
- Families awaiting an autism evaluation
- Recently diagnosed families navigating service access
- Families with developmental differences seeking services

What to Expect:
- Expert presentations on best practices
- Interactive case study discussions
- Q&A session with experts
- Access to resources for ongoing support

This workshop is free, but registration is required: https://redcap.link/echowhileyouwait

09/22/2025

Attend the first Special Education Advisory Team Meeting of the year! RSVP at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhc4F2bOdFgjjv-5cm0uMLe1DCr8edzsVlJ8jMG9s4EXoJFg/viewform

09/18/2025