Every two years, the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) fields the Military Family Support Programming Survey. This national study provides a comprehensive look into the support needs of military-connected families. The results help capture what matters most to our nation’s military and Veterans.
All members of military households aged 18 years or older are encouraged to participate, including active duty military personnel, Veterans and their spouses.
The survey covers topics like childcare, employment, family relationships, financial readiness, food insecurity, health and well-being, housing and military-to-civilian transition.
Why participate?
The data and stories collected not only shape the narrative around Veteran life but set the agenda for VA leaders, lawmakers, advocates and community providers. Through this survey, respondents have the unique opportunity to amplify their lived experiences and inform Veteran-centered programs, policies and resources.
Many recent advancements in Veteran support have spawned from research findings. The PACT Act was signed into law to provide care for toxic-exposed Veterans. There has been increased attention and funding for mental health care and suicide prevention. The President signed an executive order to strengthen access to high-quality care and support caregivers of wounded, ill or injured Veterans. And there are currently proposals to increase Veteran eligibility for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. These are all results of your input.
But over time, research becomes stale and needs change. That’s why MFAN is depending on your feedback to not only ensure we are addressing recurring pain points, but also staying ahead of the emerging issues in the Veteran community.
Make your voice heard!
Share your story and help shape the future of Veteran support by visiting milfanet.org/survey. Respondents can expect an approximate 20-30 minute completion time and may enter for a chance to win one of many gift card prizes. Survey results will be released in June 2024.
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My experience with the VA has been great (American Lake – Tacoma, WA). I have found a Veteran needs to sit down with all the booklets and paperwork and read it carefully. It is a big complex system – often underfunded by Congress.
I am musician, sax-flute-clarinet. I was in the Marine band. I play all the good (old) Chistmas songs that we remember, I’m retired but still playing. I would like to play @ thye Omaha Vers this Cristmas I Charge 70 Dollars for an hours songs. Please advise if this is possible, Thank You, have veru merry Christmas,
I am a disabled veteran, spouse of a deceased veteran and currently caregiver for a veteran (my son) there is nothing listed for parents of veterans which were many end up after losing their families . please include that as I am struggling with this as a vet myself with a son who has a TBI. Missing som paramaters here. pleaes be more inclusive. The other thing that is missing is that many sposes and parents do not speak english. I havent seen anything that help them.
Hello I’m the spouse of a deceased army veteran and I am very saddened by the way my husband was treated I put in for the caregiver funds and I was diend the help I needed to care for him he had lung cancer and the family was left in a finish ruined they forclosed on our home what about the family of a deceased army veteran they need help two.
Hello I am a survivor I would appreciate it if you can help me Am I able to receive my pension and social security one is 850 the other is 764 Please can anyone help me thank you
Suzanne
Yes Suzane, you can! There will probably be a lot of questions, like current income from a job or other… questions like that or if you own a lot of property, but don’t give up. They will want to know of your age and any disabilities. My mother is 91 and disabled and when my father passed away in 2012, she was left with his military pension (A&A) and she also get Social Security as she is also disabled. Life can be hard with out any kind of support, especially family and finances. Best to you Suzanne <