MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
Highlights & Headlines
Care Plan to Encompass More Military Families The Defense Department's family care plan policy will be expanded in the coming months to encompass a wider population of military parents. The new policy will require military parents with custody of children from a previous relationship to file a family care plan.
(Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
Federal Law May Impact Tax Filings for Spouses In November 2009, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) became law. This new law changes some basic rules of taxation that could affect you and your spouse.
(Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
FTC Consumer Fraud Alert The Federal Trade Commission has issued a fraud alert for recent credit card scams in Connecticut where consumers have noticed unauthorized charges on their cards involving familiar, legitimate businesses. We will provide more details as they are available. Remember to be vigilant about checking your bank and credit card statements, and dispute those charges that you did not authorize.
(Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010)
Employment Program to Resume for Enrolled Spouses The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program, commonly known as MyCAA, will resume March 13, 2010, for the more than 136,000 spouses who already have established an account.
(Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010)
Military Spouse Fellowship Applications Available Now Military spouses can now apply to the competitive FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program to increase the financial knowledge of military service members and their families. This program provides up to 200 military spouses with the education necessary to enter the financial counseling career field.
(Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010)
Strengthening Families and Communities: 2010 Resource Guide Providing the latest resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse, and strengthening families.
(Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010)
