What's New
Mar 18, 2008 - Economic Stimulus Payments for veterans and their families information
March 29/31, 2008 - Operation Welcome Home: Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is honored to host a retreat for returning OIF/OEF veterans.
Aug 1, 2007 - LinkVet goes live: your link to experts!
Information for military families to assist during deployments of military members and other items.
Children
Resources for and about children such as moving tips, deployment information and other items.
Deployment
Information and resources related to deployments. Resources for families and military members.
Education
Educational support and information geared towards family members. Veteran education information is located under the "Education" heading.
Employment
Information on employment for military spouses and family members.
Holiday Season
See special support projects just for the holiday season.
Housing
Minnesota Housing has information on housing as it relates to veterans and their families. It includes homeownership opportunities, short-term mortgage assistance, financial counseling and mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance, mortgage or rental housing assistance, and supportive housing.
Medical
View our medical information for dependent information and support for injured / wounded veterans.
Military Records
Information on where to obtain a discharge certificate (DD 214). The DD 214 is can be needed to obtain some VA benefits.
Missing in Action (MIA), Killed in Action (KIA) and Prisoner of War (POW)
Various sources of information on MIA, KIA and POWs.
Our Hero Handbook
Our Hero Handbook is an excellent resource designed to help the family members of our wounded Soldiers. That very special population includes many family members who have little or no prior experience with the US military, and who need support and guidance as they directly help our wounded Soldiers. The handbook offers many ways to deal with the often long road to recovery of our Soldiers - from all services - who will need the loving and informed support of their families.
Our Hero Handbook (PDF) or www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil (Select Heroes to Hometowns on the left menu and then Hero Handbook).
Recreation
Recreational opportunities available to veterans and their families, both in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Support
There are many support resources available to assist military families both while the military member is deployed or at home. Some are Minnesota specific programs while others are on a national level.
Survivor's Guide to Benefits
This guide provides an introduction to the most important issues that loved ones face during this difficult time. Please read it, and share it with your family. But be assured, our assistance to you is not limited to the subjects covered here. If you need additional help, please ask and it will be provided whenever possible. Your first point of contact is your casualty assistance officer. However, if you are no longer in contact with your casualty assistance officer, the Head or Chief of your Service’s casualty office is available to assist you.
Survivor's Guide to Benefits (PDF) - updated January 11, 2007
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