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'''Operation Military Kids''' is a progam targeted at the children of [[United States National Guard]] and [[U.S. Army Reserve]] memberss who are deployed overseas. The program:
'''Operation Military Kids''' is a program targeted to the children of [[United States National Guard]] and [[U.S. Army Reserve]] members who are deployed overseas. The program:
* Creates community support network for military youth "in our own backyard" when Soldier parents are deployed.
* Creates community support network for military youth "in our own backyard" when Soldier parents are deployed.
* Delivers recreation, social and educational programs for military youth living in civilian communities.
* Delivers recreation, social and educational programs for military youth living in civilian communities.
* Supports military kids coping with the stress of knowing their deployed parents may be in harm's way.
* Supports military kids coping with the stress of knowing their deployed parents may be in harm's way.
* Collaborates with schools to ensure that staff are attuned to the unique needs of military students.
* Collaborates with schools to ensure that staff are attuned to the unique needs of military students.
* Educates the public on the impact of the deployment cycle on Soldiers, families, kids and the community as a whole.
* Educates the public on the impact of the deployment cycle on soldiers, families, kids, and the community as a whole.
* Becomes a part of the ongoing [[4-H]] Program in the locations where there are military families.
* Becomes a part of the ongoing [[4-H]] Program in the locations where there are military families.
General Overview:
General Overview:

Revision as of 14:13, 10 December 2007


Operation Military Kids is a program targeted to the children of United States National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve members who are deployed overseas. The program:

  • Creates community support network for military youth "in our own backyard" when Soldier parents are deployed.
  • Delivers recreation, social and educational programs for military youth living in civilian communities.
  • Supports military kids coping with the stress of knowing their deployed parents may be in harm's way.
  • Collaborates with schools to ensure that staff are attuned to the unique needs of military students.
  • Educates the public on the impact of the deployment cycle on soldiers, families, kids, and the community as a whole.
  • Becomes a part of the ongoing 4-H Program in the locations where there are military families.

General Overview: