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Strengthening Military Families: Join the 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy

 

As Extension professionals, you know firsthand the challenges your community faces. Today, we're excited to announce a powerful opportunity to enhance your support for your community and the military families that live within them.

OneOp, a leader in virtual professional development for providers who serve military families, is launching its 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy (MFRA) this August. This year's focus is crucial: improving economic security for military families. Extension professionals recognize that financial stability is the backbone of family well-being.

Why This Matters: Military families often face unique financial hurdles. As Extension educators, you're uniquely positioned to help. The 2024 MFRA will discuss and define the unique financial barriers military families face, and provide insight into federal and state programs and services designed to help families.

What You'll Gain:

  1. Comprehensive online course: "Foundations for Military Family Financial Readiness"
  2. Three expert-led webinars:
  3. Professional networking through the Practicing Connection LinkedIn group

Key Advantages:

  • Free, high-quality professional development
  • Continuing education credits available
  • Research-based strategies
  • Insights from subject matter experts

How to Get Involved:

  1. Register at https://oneop.org/series/2024mfra/
  2. Spread the word to your Extension colleagues
  3. Join the LinkedIn group to connect with peers nationwide


Professional Development Recognition: We're pleased to offer continuing education credits. Notably, credits are available from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC),  American Association of Family Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), and
other leading organizations in continuing education credentialing.

Take Action Now: As Extension leaders, you have a responsibility to stay at the forefront of family support strategies. The 2024 MFRA offers a prime opportunity to sharpen your skills and amplify your impact.

Register today for the Military Family Readiness Academy. By doing so, you'll join a nationwide movement to bolster the economic security of those who serve our country. Let's harness the power of Extension to support military families like never before. Together, we can make a real difference for military families across America.

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