Operation:Military Kids IOWA

Iowa's Operation: Military Kids builds communication networks and trusting relationships between Iowa State University Extension, military families, military family program staff, youth leaders, schools, veterans, and community organizations to provide positive youth development programs and community based support for children and families impacted by the increased mobilization and deployment of troops to fight in the Global War on Terrorism.

OMK includes as key partners military kids and families who share their stories and actively participate in the project to improve the quality of life of other military families. Operation: Military Kids (OMK) is the U.S. Army’s collaborative effort with America's communities to support the children and youth of National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers impacted by the Global War on Terrorism. The goal of Operation: Military Kids is to support geographically dispersed children and youth of National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers.

 
THE NATIONAL PARTNERS OF OPERATION: MILITARY KIDS ARE:

U.S. Army Child & Youth Services (Active & Reserve Components)

 National 4-H Headquarters

 Boys & Girls Clubs of America

 Military Child Education Coalition & K-12 Public Schools

 The American Legion and other Veterans Service Organizations

 National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

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