Military families Program

Vision To develop and implement a comprehensive array of school-based programs and services to support students, family, and community. Goals (1) To provide a full continuum of mental health promotion and intervention programs and services to include early identification and intervention, prevention, evaluation, and treatment. (2) To remove barriers to learning and improve the academic success of students. (3) To enhance strengths and protective factors in students, families, and the school community. (4) To promote the quality of life and wellness in military families. (5) To provide training, staff development, and research opportunities to improve children s mental health and education. 

In preparing this chapter we were struck by how limited the literature is on the psychosocial needs of military families. In particular, we found no other articles on school-based mental health programs in military schools. Thus, while our efforts at Solomon elementary school are beginning we are excited about the project s potential to both improve the lives of students and families in the school and serve as an example to spur the improvement and expansion of school mental health in military schools. 

The company offers its employees medical, dental and vision 401 (k) savings and a stock ownership plan a pension plan short- and long-term disability coverage leaves of absence for military duty, family or medical needs and educational assistance and college degree recognition programs. 

We are also developing a program to assist students and families to prepare and handle the myriad stresses associated with military deployment. At Schofield Barracks, a large contingent of soldiers are going to be deployed to Bosnia in the... 

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