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- Military-connected kids often face frequent moves, long separations and sudden transitions. Supporting their mental health requires structure, emotional availability and a sense of belonging.
- Routines can help create stability and a sense of security amid constant change.
- Validating kids' emotions, honoring their experiences and celebrating the strengths of military life (like adaptability and resilience) can build trust and promote long-term well-being.
- Trusted adults should watch for signs of stress like withdrawal, physical symptoms (e.g. stomachaches) or mood swings and act early by connecting families to specialized support.
Bread Financial: Championing Mental Health Support for Military-Connected Kids
There are more than 1.6 million military-connected children in the United States today. With the support of Bread Financial, The Kids Mental Health Foundation is working to provide resources to help the broader community understand the unique needs of military-connected children.
“Bread Financial is dedicated to supporting The Kids Mental Health Foundation in its mission to uplift children of military-connected families who deserve access to resources that will help them thrive in all aspects of their lives.”
— Ralph Andretta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Bread Financial
Executive Clinical Director Dr. Ariana Hoet, Bread Financial’s Senior Manager of Sustainability and Community Relations Vanessa Yahner, and Ben Kozberg, Vice President of Development at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, proudly commemorate Bread Financial’s transformational gift advancing the development of vital resources to support military-connected kids.
Bread Financial’s Gift Fuels New Programs and Resources for Kids
Bread Financial announces $2.5 million gift to The Kids Mental Health Foundation, fueling new and expanded programs that promote resilience, belonging and support for children navigating the unique challenges of military life.
Bread Financial's Impact
Bread Financial has been a long-time supporter of children and their health needs. They are a long-standing supporter of Nationwide Children's Hospital, the creator of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, and are helping to meet the changing needs of patients and families through investments in top talent, innovative research, advanced technologies, and cutting-edge facilities that foster healing. Bread Financial’s partnership with The Kids Mental Health Foundation now ensures that children everywhere have access to free, evidence-informed resources—breaking stigmas, starting conversations, and expanding awareness around kids’ mental health.
Bread’s gift also supported research on what programs and resources were needed for military-connected children's mental health. The Kids Mental Health Foundation Team conducted interviews, reviewed existing studies and audited other organizations' materials to determine what gaps exist. It culminated in a report, "Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Military-Connected Children," which highlights these important findings, including how kids can be better served through easily accessible resources for trusted adults like teachers and family members to support military children's mental health and wellness.
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Understanding Common Military Acronyms
- Understanding military acronyms helps parents, educators and supporters of military-connected youth navigate conversations, resources, and the unique aspects of military life.
- Familiarity with these terms can strengthen relationships and foster a more supportive environment for military families and children.
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