Supporting Children and Family Survivors of Military Line-of-Duty Deaths

Author: TAPS

Children who experience the loss of a parent or other family member through a military line-of-duty death are likely to face a number of unique issues. School professionals working with students in such circumstances will be able to provide more effective support when they understand the distinct aspects of this experience. 

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Collaborators of this Module: 

CEC (Military Child Education Coalition) is a national non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every military child receives quality educational opportunities and is fully prepared for college, workforce and life.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) is a national non-profit that provides services to famlies and loved ones of those who have served and died.

DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) is a civilian agency of the U.S. Department of Defense that manages schools for military-connected students and provides support to military-connected students in public schools