Saint Ambrose Catholic School is Committed to Supporting Our Military Families
MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCES
In an effort to better support students of military members in our community, Saint Ambrose Catholic School works to identify and inform teachers of the military-connected students in their classrooms and the special considerations and resources they should receive. Military family members can contact our military liaison with any questions.
Military Liaison Contact:
Saint Ambrose Catholic School
Mr. Tom Krebs, Assistant Principal
TKrebs@staschool.us
General Resources
THE VA MEDICAL CENTER
The hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, women’s health services, prosthetics and sensory aids, pain management, prescriptions, dialysis and kidney treatment, and more. .
Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
- To serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: management and operation of the nation’s first Vet-to-Vet toll-free helpline for all Veterans and their families.
- Public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s Veterans.
- Outreach services that provide Veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
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LIFE-LINE FOR VETERANS
Talk to a veteran you can trust with any questions. Any military person who needs someone to talk to, someone who understands, someone they can trust. They can call Lifeline for Vets™ – 888-777-4443 – they reach another veteran of America’s armed forces for assistance.
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MEDINA COUNTY VETERANS
Medina Veterans provides temporary aid and assistance to veterans, dependents and widows in time of need. The Medina County Veterans Service Office is a state mandated agency dedicated to aiding Medina County Veterans during times of need.
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MILITARY CHILDCARE
Military child care serves as the quality standard model for the nation and provides a comprehensive child care system, designed to address the child care needs of military families wherever the mission takes them.
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MILITARY SUPPORTIVE COLLEGES
Military friendly colleges connecting service members, veterans, and their families with schools that respect military service and understand how VA benefits work.
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SALUTE HEROES
Since 2004, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes has provided post 9/11 disabled American veterans with millions of dollars worth of Emergency Financial Aid and support services.
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Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and Warrior Support Program
The Family Readiness and Warrior Support programs are designed to teach Ohio’s Service Members and Families to be “good fishermen” – knowledgeable, aware of resources, adaptable, and networked to succeed and grow from the experiences unique to military culture
The Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and Warrior Support
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MILITARY ONESOURCE
Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Defense Department-funded program anytime, anywhere
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OHIO MILITARY KIDS
MISSION : To support the youth of military families throughout the deployment cycle.
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OHIO DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION
Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 18,000 Ohio National Guard members have been deployed to serve in the global war on terrorism. Altogether, more than 60,000 Ohioans have actively served their nation away from home. Approximately 34,000 students in Ohio are members of military families. Frequent moves and family separations through deployments, as well as reintegration issues make life especially challenging. Ohio offers a number of programs to assist military families.
ODE – Supporting Ohio’s Military Families
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PETS FOR VETS
Helping Veterans and Pets Create New Beginnings Together, with over 650 successful matches and counting.
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