Deployments and separations are hard on kids too. The TMFRC has a wealth of information and resources available to help you support your child through a deployment. Our information is age specific from birth through to adolescence. Maybe you are worried that your child’s school will not understand what your family is going thorough? Why not give them our ‘Educators Guide to Deployment’. For more information or to request a Kids Deployment Package please contact the Deployment Support Team.

Would you like your child to connect with other military kids during a deployment? Check out the programs available in our Children & Youth Section.

Unplanned events can occur during a prolonged separation. If you require Emergency Childcare or Respite Childcare Services the TMFRC has partnerships with trusted caregivers.

Other Useful Links: 

• Sesame Street Website: downloadable videos for children and adults relating to deployment.
• Zero to Three: Information for Parents with children, section for military families experiencing separation.
• Happy Mail for Kids: monthly mail outs to kids with a deployed parent/loved one (Ages 3-9 years).