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How Does HHS Support Military Families?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its operating divisions offer a variety of resources and programs specifically designed to support military families.

Jobs:

  • Feds Hire Vets – Find federal career opportunities and the hiring process for veterans, transitioning service members, and military families.
  • HHS Careers – Learn how to apply as a veteran or military spouse and watch videos about navigating federal employment.

Health:

  • MedlinePlus for Veterans and Military Health – Explore the common health issues that military service members, veterans, and their families experience.
  • Find a Health Center – Find health centers that deliver high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health:

  • Find Support – You can get help for mental health, drugs, and alcohol.
  • Veteran’s Crisis Line – Call, chat, or text to get 24/7 confidential crisis support.

Children and Families:

  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network: This network improves access to care, treatment, and service for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. It includes the Military Family Resource Area and Knowledge Bank, an online database of information about the problems facing military families and children.
  • Military Families Considering Adoption: The Administration for Children and Families Child Welfare Information Gateway answers questions about adoption of children by military personnel and their families. It includes a listing of adoption agencies able to place U.S. citizens living abroad, information on the adoption reimbursement program for active duty members of the military services, and a bulletin explaining the benefits of adoption by military families.
  • Child Support Services for Military and Veterans: This program ensures that children can count on reliable support from their parents. Military families face unique challenges because of deployments or other lengthy separations. Now, state child support programs intervene earlier and respond quicker to parents' changing circumstances so that support orders remain reasonable and fair.
Content created by Digital Communications Division (DCD)
Content last reviewed April 15, 2025
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