Ohio Military Kids Events

These events are meant to serve the youth of military-connected families. More Details

Camp Kelley’s Island 

Military kids teen leadership camp in June and a summer adventure camp on Kelleys Island in July.  For more details, visit Ohio 4-H Webpage

 Military Family Childcare Relief

Military families that rely on childcare to go to work, work from home, or
work on your education can now apply for childcare fee reimbursement of up
to $1,500 to help cover costs.  Fee reimbursements can be used to help pay
the cost of before or after school care, daycare, private sitters, and more.

Eligible families are those:
* On active duty, activated reserves, or National Guard on active Title
10 or Title 32 orders for six months or longer
* In pay grades E1 – E6
* With children ages 13 and under
* With a spouse who is employed (minimum 15 hours per week) or currently
pursuing a degree (minimum 6 credit hours) or professional pursuit
(licensure or certification – minimum 15 hours per week)
* Priority will be given to families with a deployed or extended TTDY
service member TDY service member, dual military families, and/or single
service members.

Find out more here

Additional Links:
 Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission Webpage – Ohio is one of 50 states involved in the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children, which is working to ensure that military children are properly enrolled in schools, have eligibility for school activities, and have assistance in meeting graduation requirements.

Veterans Executive Order Report – A comprehensive look at what state departments, boards, commissions, and our institutions of higher education can do to support Ohio’s veterans and service members and to make our state an ideal home for veterans seeking to launch their civilian careers.

House Bill 488 – Revised Code to require state institutions of higher education to award credit for military training, to increase penalties for certain theft, deception, and identity fraud offenses when the victim is an active duty service member, to allow for a civil action for victims of identity fraud, to make other changes regarding state support and benefits for veterans and their spouses, and to clarify membership in the State Teachers Retirement System.

Health Care Licensing for Military Members and Spouses – If you or your spouse is a current or retired member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, the following information is provided to help you in obtaining licensure or certification by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program – This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps, and recreational opportunities.

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. | Voice for the Military Child: a newsletter for friends of the MCEC

Ohio Inter-service Family Assistance Coalition (ISFAC)—The ISFAC serves as a statewide “safety net” for Ohio military families. It connects military families with national, state, regional, and community resources and volunteer support services.

Army OneSource – Army OneSource, Army Child, Youth, and School (CYS) Services works with parents, students, and schools to mitigate the challenges resulting from children switching school systems because of family relocation or deployment of a parent.

Touching Base – Touching Base is a quarterly U.S. Department of Education newsletter for the military community.

Military to Civilian Transitions 
Founded by military spouses in 2009, Blue Star Families empowers military families to thrive as they serve. The organization is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors. They support families on active duty, in the National Guard and reserves, and veterans.  

The Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which gathered insights from over 100,000 respondents, sheds light on the challenges military families face. Over half the veterans that participated in the survey described their transition from the military to civilian life as difficult or very difficult. One of the top issues for transitioning service members was employment and career development. The Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) assists service members, veterans, and spouses with starting careers in education. The program provides career counseling, hiring bonuses, and access to the SkillBridge apprenticeship program.  

Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program 
The Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) assists service members, military veterans, and their spouses with starting a career in an Ohio school. Contact Ohiomvep@education.ohio.gov with any questions. 

Kenston High School Purple Star Liaison and Military Families contact:
Kenston High School - Ray Kimpton (ray.kimpton@kenstonapps.org)