North Carolina is home to the fourth largest population of active military service members and their families in the nation.   Substance abuse professional across the state of North Carolina should be prepared to serve these individuals and recognize that they may face a unique challenges.

In January, the White House presented a special report which combined the work of several federal agencies.  Strengthening Our Military Families:  Meeting America’s Commitment presents recommendations to address the needs of families.  Priority areas include:

1.  Enhance the well-being and psychological health of the military family

2.  Ensure excellence in military children’s education and their development

3.  Develop career and educational opportunities for military spouses

4.  Increase child care availability and quality for the Armed Forces

The full report is attached and contains details about proposals to accomplish these goals.

  Strengthening_our_Military_January_2011.pdf (4.5 MiB, 382 hits)