Family Support

Family Support 360 for Military Families Fact Sheet

Family Support 360 for Military Families Overview

Family Support 360 for Military Families is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), part of the Administration for Children and Families.  In FY 2008, ADD awarded grants to four entities, and in FY 2009, an additional six grants were awarded to plan and implement one-stop centers. These one-stop centers will enhance the capabilities of families in assisting children with developmental disabilities to achieve their maximum potential; support the increasing ability of children with developmental disabilities to exercise greater choice and self-determination and to engage in leadership activities in their communities; and ensure the protection of children with developmental disabilities’ legal and human rights.

While many service programs are available in this country, human service systems often fail to meet the diverse needs of an individual with developmental disabilities and his or her family. A family may need several services, and many human service systems address primarily one need, such as health, education, or employment. These systems usually focus on one individual, not the person and his or her family. Military families usually navigate two systems – civilian and military. Each project will assist 20 families in year one, and 40 families each year in the second through fifth years.

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