Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Book update page

Active-Duty Spouses and Children

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Spouse, dependent, parent, active-duty household.

Best first step

Start with Military OneSource for family routing, then use spouse employment or child support resources as needed.

What to gather

Sponsor branch, installation, family status, school or work question and urgent dates.

Safety notes

  • Do not assume a spouse or child automatically has the same ID card access as the service member.
  • Do not wait for a PCS to be announced before locating the family's key records.
  • Do not assume one installation's family programs work the same way at the next one.

Resource cards for this chapter

Military OneSource

Call or visit site to reach a consultant 24/7

Phone: 800-342-9647

What to gather: None needed for initial call

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Create profile and search official partner opportunities

Phone: No phone listed

What to gather: Spouse status, resume, location and remote work needs

Source type: Official Military OneSource spouse employment program

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.