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April is the Month of the Military Child
Every April we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, showing appreciation for approximately 2 million military children who serve alongside their parents. Military children play an important role in the armed forces community
National Academies releases report on strengthening military families
Joining Community Forces Indiana a collaborative effort to serve military families
In 2014 Joining Community Forces Indiana (JCFI) was created to better serve service members, veterans and their families.
MFRI partners with Military REACH in support of research award
MFRI is partnering with Military REACH Project to identify and select the winning paper of the MFRI Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award.
MFRI advisory council member helps launch military children’s book
MFRI advisory council member Nora Spinks joined leaders, early childhood professionals, parents and children to celebrate the launch of a picture book titled, We Have Superpowers.
Hungry veterans need help. Here’s how communities can provide it.
Nearly one in four U.S. veterans faces hunger. A recent study by Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute at 10 faith-based food pantries in Indiana and Kentucky – five pantries in each state – suggests there is promise for underserved veterans and their families.
MFRI’s Focus Forward Fellowship 2019 cohort selected
MFRI is proud to announce the selection of the 2019 Focus Forward Fellowship cohort. The program will be held July 17-20 at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
MFRI unveils updated How to Help issue for caregivers
MFRI director and staff member presented with honors
The director of the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University and an MFRI staff member both received awards for engagement.