Celebrating Month of the Military Child 💜

April 2026

April is the Month of the Military Child! 💜

Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and unique experiences of military kids who bravely serve alongside their families, navigating moves, deployments, and new experiences with incredible courage. Our military kids face a world of constant change, adapting to new places and schools, and enduring long separations from parents -- and our Cohen Clinic is dedicated to providing the support they deserve. This month and beyond, PURPLE UP! Learn more about helping your military children navigate change.

Upcoming Events

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Gather your family for an interactive evening of brain-teasing fun!

Join our Military Family Trivia Night on April 15, where military families can bond, test their knowledge across various fun topics, and enjoy a little friendly competition with others in the community. We are providing a great spread of food and refreshing drinks so you can relax and focus on the game.

Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a great night out, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for Bloom Where You're Planted on April 24, a hands-on seed planning and plant start swap event designed to help your garden thrive.

We will provide a wide variety of seeds to kickstart your growing season, and we warmly invite you to bring along starts from your own plants to exchange with fellow gardeners if you choose.

This community-focused gathering is a wonderful chance to share gardening tips, expand your plant collection, and connect with friends.

Join us for our Operation Connection: Strengthening Family Bonds Workshop a welcoming and interactive family workshop on May 2 designed to support growth, connection, and understanding at home for military families.

This workshop will explore key aspects of typical child development, share practical ways to strengthen family communication, and introduce tools for co-regulation and emotional support. Learn how to create meaningful routines and rituals that foster stability and connection.

Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Military and veteran families have spoken — and Blue Star Families has released findings from the Military Family Lifestyle Survey. Quality of Life and the Future of Service builds on nearly two decades of data to show that financial strain remains the most persistent challenge facing military families, shaping stability, readiness, and confidence in the future of service.

These insights help inform policymakers, partners, and communities working to better support those who serve — and the families who serve alongside them. Read the findings: www.bluestarfam.org/mfls

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities

CohenClinic@ValleyCities.org | 253-215-7070 | cohen.valleycities.org

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