Navigating a Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

A government shutdown can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, especially if this is your first time experiencing one.  Please take a deep breath and know you’re not alone. We’ve put together the one-sheets below with resources to help guide you through this time.  As you navigate the days ahead, remember to take care […]

September 2025 – Maximizing Dependent Education Benefits

October 1, 2025

  Convening Topic  College and Beyond:  Maximizing Dependent Education Benefits Missed our September Convening or want a refresher?  Below are the bios of the speakers and great tools that were shared during the convening! Our amazing speakers were: Wil Dieck, Site Lead for VA Benefits and Services at MCAS Miramar.  Wil has been helping service […]

August, 2025 – De-mystifying the MedBoard Process

August 29, 2025

Convening Topic:  De-mystifying the MedBoard Process Missed our August Convening or want a refresher?  Below are the bios of the speakers and great tools that were shared during the convening! Our amazing speakers were: Arphaxad Kiamba, Recovery Care Coordinator, Navy Wounded Warrior Program, Navy Region Southwest. Arphaxad Kiamba (aka: Mr. K) is the Recovery Care […]

Mar 2025 Convening – On The Move: Preparing for Deployment

April 6, 2025

Convening Topic:  On The Move:  Preparing for Deployment Missed our March Convening or want a refresher?  Check out our post with a recording of our guest speakers talking about how to best prepare for a deployment!  Below are the bios of the speakers and great tools that were shared during the convening! Our amazing speakers […]

Feb 2025 Convening – Accessing and Leveraging Childcare Resources

April 6, 2025

Convening Topic:  Accessing and Leveraging Childcare Resources Missed our February Convening or want a refresher?  Check out our post with a recording of our guest speakers talking about how to access and leverage childcare resources!  We had an amazing time chatting about the different ways military families can access and leverage childcare! Our amazing speakers […]

January 2025 Convening – Helping Military Families Thrive:  Navigating Essential Needs Together

February 20, 2025

Convening Topic:  Helping Military Families Thrive:  Navigating Essential Needs Together January was rough with the fires but so glad the fire departments in the San Diego area have been incredibly responsive.  Much thanks to our direct responders!  We had Emily Snowden from Fleet and Family Support Center speak about her programming and other fiscal programs […]

July 2024 Convening: Unplanned/Medical Separations: How to find a partner through the journey

July 31, 2024

Convening Topic: “Unplanned/Medical Separations: How to find a partner through the journey” We had an amazing July convening where we heard from awesome organizations discussing our topic of “Unplanned/Medical Separations: How to find a partner through the journey”.  We had real conversations about: The significance of having a “professional partner” that will help walk and navigate through […]

April, 2024 Convening – Being a Resilient Military Youth

April 26, 2024

Convening Topic: “Being a Resilient Military Youth” We had an amazing convening hearing from both military support organizations and directly from a military youth!  We had real conversations about: Difficulty military youth have when building community due to the frequency of their moves and the importance of establishing community. How military youth mature quickly and […]

March, 2024 Convening

March 26, 2024

Convening Topic: “Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP): Transitions & Resources in San Diego” In this convening, we learned from and networked with organizations that support EFMP families.  It was amazing to see people interacting and asking questions! Our panel included: Shama Hearn, Navy Region Southwest (EFMP, Fleet and Family Services) Shama Hearn is the Navy […]

February, 2024 Convening

February 26, 2024

Convening Topic: “Accessing Affordable Childcare” In this convening, we learned from and networked with organizations that provide and/or financially supplement childcare for military families.  Our panel included: Jeana Kuhn, Navy Region Southwest Jeana Kuhn is the Regional School Liaison for Navy Region Southwest.  She worked with Child and Youth Programs (CYP) for close to 20 […]