What We Do The SMVF program provides support for families of children ages 0-17 in which one or both parents are serving, or have served, in the armed forces, reserves, or National Guard. Through supports such as parenting, education, counseling, and youth development programming this program:
- Builds on the strengths of both caregivers and children to promote strong families.
- Partners with military and veteran caregivers to support positive parental involvement in their children’s lives.
- Partners with military and veteran caregivers to maximize their ability to give their children emotional, physical and financial support.
- Builds community coalitions focused on promoting positive outcomes for children, youth and families.
Who We Serve Military families with children ages 0-17 in which one or both parents are serving, or have served, in the armed forces, reserves, or National Guard.
Map of Providers and Communities
For additional provider details, see the 2023 provider directory.
How We Measure Success
- Children remain safe during services, within 1 year (98.0% in FY21) and 3 years (94.0% in FY21).
- Increase in protective factors, such as family functioning and resiliency, social supports, and nurturing/attachment (100% of caregivers in FY21).
Program Data
- Program Start Date: 2014
- Target Number of Youth/Families Served Annually, FY23: 1,461
- Average Number of Youth/ Families Served Per Month, FY21: 302
- Counties Served: 12
- Annual Budget for Community Contracts: $1,599,976
- Total Number of Community Grantees: 5 Grantees
- Average Grantee Budget: $319,995
