March 2026 – Childcare Outside the Box: Exploring Unique Childcare Options for San Diego

March 31, 2026

Convening Topic Childcare Outside the Box: Exploring Childcare Options for San Diego Missed our March Convening or want a refresher?  Check out our post with links that help with different childcare options!  39 individuals attended from over 24 different organizations and programs! We discussed several key themes related to supporting military families as they navigate […]

February 2026 – Families on the Move: How to Prepare for the PCS Season

March 10, 2026

Convening Topic Families on the Move: How to Prepare for the PCS Season Missed our February Convening or want a refresher?  Check out our post with links that help with the PCS season!  59 individuals attended from over 28 different organizations and programs! We discussed several key themes related to supporting military families during relocation: […]

January, 2026 – How To Plan Ahead: New Year, New Budget

February 3, 2026

Convening Topic  How To Plan Ahead: New Year, New Budget Missed our January 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: – Tracy Owens, Senior Military Relations Officer, Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) – Wen Wen Wu, CFP, […]

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 […]