MI National Guard Child and Youth Programs

MI National Guard Child and Youth Programs This is the official page for the Michigan National Guard Child & Youth Program. Army or Department of Defense.

The Child & Youth Program provides dependants, ages 6-18 years, of Michigan National Guard service members with opportunities to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, friendship and recognition. Community Guidelines:
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Want a fun craft for Father's Day? Print and color their dad doing their favorite activities! Thank you, www.ahundredaff...
06/06/2026

Want a fun craft for Father's Day? Print and color their dad doing their favorite activities! Thank you, www.ahundredaffections.com, for the printables!

When a child or family goes through a traumatic event, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. The National Chi...
06/05/2026

When a child or family goes through a traumatic event, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) hosts an incredible, evidence-based repository of Trauma Intervention Fact Sheets designed to help families, educators, and clinicians find the exact right care.

These aren't one-size-fits-all solutions. The NCTSN details proven frameworks tailored to different ages and settings, including:

Family-Centered Care: Programs like Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and AF-CBT that focus on rebuilding the relationship and attachment between kids and caregivers.

School-Based Support: Interventions like Bounce Back (for elementary) and CBITS (for middle/high schoolers) that bring mental health resilience tools directly into the classroom.

Early Intervention: Brief, acute protocols like CFTSI to help families immediately following a traumatic event to reduce long-term symptoms.

Trauma changes a child's world, but the right intervention can help them author a story of resilience.

👉 Explore the full list of evidence-based interventions and find fact sheets on how they work:

The Intervention Fact Sheets included on this page offer key information related to some of the interventions developed and used by members of the NCTSN. We encourage you to review the Overview page for more context and ideas on how to use these fact sheets.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): NCTSN offers highly targeted resources specifically for military an...
06/03/2026

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): NCTSN offers highly targeted resources specifically for military and veteran families. They provide free toolkits, webinars, and guidebooks on how parental trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts children at different developmental stages, along with concrete co-regulation strategies. https://www.nctsn.org/resource

The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.

06/02/2026
📘 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📘We are so excited to get an incredible resource directly into the hands of our military teens and fami...
06/02/2026

📘 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📘We are so excited to get an incredible resource directly into the hands of our military teens and families, completely free, shipped right to your front door!

📦✨We are giving away copies of the interactive book: "Finding My Way: A Teen’s Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma" by Dr. Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman. What is the book about? Living in a household where a parent is dealing with the aftermath of trauma can sometimes feel confusing, overwhelming, or lonely for a teenager. This book is a gentle, honest, and practical guide written specifically for youth.
Using clear language, interactive activities, and spaces for self-expression, it helps teens:
✅ Understand what trauma symptoms look like (and realize it's not their fault).
✅ Learn healthy coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and big emotions.
✅ Discover how to balance supporting their family while fiercely protecting their own mental health and well-being.
It’s an incredible tool for building resilience, opening up family conversations, and reminding our teens that they are never alone on this journey.
💛How to claim your free copy: It’s simple! Just click the link below, fill out the quick sign-up form with your mailing details, and we will ship a copy straight to you.👇 Sign up for your free book here: 👇
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/viRvvpScxu

For nearly 50 years, the National Military Family Association has stood behind service members, spouses, and children. N...
06/01/2026

For nearly 50 years, the National Military Family Association has stood behind service members, spouses, and children. NMFA is the trusted voice advocating for military families at every level of leadership. Learn more about their work and resources: https://www.militaryfamily.org/

Disclaimer: Sharing of this resource does not indicate an endorsement of/for this publication, its creators or originating entity by the Government, contract vendor or Program Management Team.

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Lansing, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

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517-481-9894

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