Partners
 

Operation: Military Kids, as part of the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project, is a vital part of the Army Integrated Family Support Network (AIFSN) delivery system.  Families and youth can access information about OMK programs, link to OMK partner programs on this OMK website or by contacting their State 4-H Military Liaison.

Through a network of community partners, OMK provides youth program opportunities for school age, middle school and teenaged youth and connects them to support resources where they live.  Through OMK, Military Youth can:

• Participate in a range of recreational, social & educational programs
• Gain leadership, organizational, and technical skills by participating in the Speak Out for Military Kids program or Mobile Technology Lab programs
• Receive assistance with school issues by connecting with Army Child & Youth Services School Liaisons
• Attend single day or weekend camps
• Meet other youth who are also experiencing deployment

The National Partners of Operation: Military Kids are:

• U.S. Army Child & Youth Services (Active, National Guard  & Reserve)
• National 4-H Headquarters
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Military Child Education Coalition & K-12 Public School
• The American Legion
• The American Red Cross
• National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

Orangeburg Boys and Girls Club using the MTL

Operation: Military Kids provides multiple opportunities for local organizations and individuals to become involved and support military youth and their Families.  Community volunteers can organize special events, provide transportation to military kids to sporting events or extracurricular activities, participate in the Hero Pack initiative.  Schools can help create academic, social and emotional support networks for students.  Professional development opportunities are available for teachers, guidance counselors and administrators to make them aware of the stressors that can be  associated with a military deployment.  Partnerships with The American Legion, The Legion Auxiliary and Boys and Girls Clubs opens program opportunities such as the "High School Oratorical Scholarship Program" and Boys & Girls Keystone Clubs.

 

Anyone or group interested in partnering with SC OMK, should contact Barbara Brown.

 

This page was created and is maintained by: Bob Spalding, OMK Technology Specialist
For more information contact: Barbara Brown

Last Update: 09/28/2008