***[Resources for Youth Serving Professionals Caring for Children and
Adolescents with Deployed Military Parents]{.underline}***

COL Elisabeth Stafford, MD, FAAP, FSAM

<Elisabeth.Stafford@amedd.army.mil>

Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program Director

San Antonio Military Pediatric Center

**Web Sites**

[www.aap.org/sections/unifserv/deployment/index.htm](http://www.aap.org/sections/unifserv/deployment/index.htm)
(American Academy of Pediatrics site dedicated to the effects of
deployment on child and adolescent mental health)

[www.behavioralhealth.army.mil](http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil/)
Army Behavioral Health website

[www.militarystudent.dod.mil/](http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/)
(Department Of Defense Office of the Military Child in Transition and
Deployment)

<http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx> Military One
Source - - or call 1-800-342-9647

[www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/fs_children_war.html](http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/fs_children_war.html)
(PTSD -- Children and War)

[www.cfs.purdue.edu/mfri/index.html](http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/mfri/index.html)
(Military Family Research Institute)

[www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil](http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/)
(Supporting Troops and Their Families)

[www.nmfa.org](http://www.nmfa.org/) (National Military Family
Association)

[www.militarychild.org](http://www.militarychild.org/) (Military Child
Education Coalition)

[www.dod.mil/mtom/index.htm](http://www.dod.mil/mtom/index.htm)
(Military Teens on the Move)

[www.taps.org](http://www.taps.org/) (Tragedy Assistance Program for
Survivors)

[www.zerotothreee.org](http://www.zerotothreee.org/) (Zero to Three)

**For Kids**

Ferguson-Cohen*[,]{.underline}* Michelle *[Daddy, You\'re My Hero! //
Mommy, You\'re My Hero]{.underline}!* (2005). \[for kids ages 4-8\]

LaGreca A et al *[Helping Children Cope with the Challenges of War and
Terrorism]{.underline}*.  \[for kids ages 7-12\]. 7-Dippity. Entire Book
is available for download: 
[www.7-dippity.com/other/UWA_war_book.pdf](http://www.7-dippity.com/other/UWA_war_book.pdf)
Supplement (for using with school classes or groups):
 [www.7-dippity.com/other/Supplement.pdf](http://www.7-dippity.com/other/Supplement.pdf)

Robertson, Rachel *[Deployment Journal for Kids]{.underline}* (2005)

Spinelli, Eileen & Graef, Renee *[While You Are Away]{.underline}*
(2004). \[Picture book for children whose parents are deployed; ages
4-8\]

Sportelli-Rehak *[,]{.underline}* Angela *[Uncle Sam's Kids: When Duty
Calls]{.underline}*. (2003). \[for kids ages 5-11 focusing on deployment
issues\]

**For Teens**

Sherman, MD Sherman DM [*Finding My Way: A Teen's Guide to Living with a
Parent who has Experienced Trauma*]{.underline} (2005) \[for kids ages
12-18\]\
(available at
[www.seedsofhopebooks.com](http://www.seedsofhopebooks.com/))

Sherman, MD Sherman, DM Edina, MN: [I'm not alone: A teen's guide to
living with a parent who has a mental illness]{.underline}. (2006).
Beaver's Pond Press.\
Available at
[www.seedsofhopebooks.com](http://www.seedsofhopebooks.com/)

**BOOKS**

Henderson, Kristin *[While They\'re at War: The True Story of American
Families on the Homefront]{.underline}* (2006).

Armstrong K, Best S , & Domenici P. [Courage after Fire: Coping
strategies for returning soldiers and their families.]{.underline} 2005.
Ulysses Press.

Cantrell B & Dean C [Down range: To Iraq and back.]{.underline} (2005).
Washington: WordSmith Books.

Pavlicin KM: [Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military
Families]{.underline} Elva Resa Publishing Saint Paul, Minn 2003

Collier, Dianne (of Canada) *[Heroes at Home: Help and Hope for
America\'s Military Families]{.underline}* 2002.

Vandesteeg C: [When Duty Calls: A Guide to Equip Active Duty, Guard, and
Reserve Personnel and Their Loved Ones for Military
Separations]{.underline} WinePress Publishing Enumclaw, WA 2001

Kay, Ellie *[Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors
and Those Who Love Them.]{.underline}* (1998) Aphrodite Matsakis

**Resources for Families**

Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (DOD sponsored anonymous mental
health / alcohol screening and referral program offered to families and
service members affected by deployment or mobilization - available
online 24/7)

[www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org](https://webmail.ouhsc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=www%25!).

VA's Seamless Transition Office

[www.seamlesstransition.va.gov](http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/)

My Health[e]{.underline}Vet: The Gateway to Veteran Health and Wellness

[www.myhealth.va.gov]{.underline}

Benefits Facts Sheets -- US Department of Veterans Affairs --Benefits
Administration

[www.vba.va.gov/benefit_facts/index.htm](http://www.vba.va.gov/benefit_facts/index.htm)

VA Polytrauma System of Care Website

<http://www.polytrauma.va.gov/>

Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists:
[http://www.sofarusa.org](http://www.sofarusa.org/)

**[Focus on Soldiers / Veterans (Post Deployment):]{.underline}**

*Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Military Personnel*

A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet

[www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/guide/GuideforMilitary.pdf](http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/guide/GuideforMilitary.pdf)

**Emotional Responses:**

*When the Letdown Doesn\'t Let Up*

National Mental Health Association

[www.nmha.org/reunions/infoLetdown.cfm]{.underline}

*How to Get Back to \"Normal\"*

National Mental Health Association

[www.nmha.org/reunions/infoBacktoNormal.cfm]{.underline}

*Help for Veterans with PTSD*

A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet

[www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/veterans/fs_help_for_vets.html](http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/veterans/fs_help_for_vets.html)

**Employment Issues:**

*Information Specific to National Guard and Reserve Personnel and Their
Employers*

A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet

[www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/veterans/fs_info_ngrsvspecific.html]{.underline}

*Returning to Work: Tips for Service Members and Employers*

National Mental Health Association

[www.nmha.org/reunions/infoReturnWork.cfm]{.underline}

**Parenting:**

*Reconnecting With Your Children*

National Mental Health Association

[www.nmha.org/reunions/infoChildren.cfm]{.underline}

*Healthy Parenting Initiative*

Military HOMEFRONT (DoD)

<http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page?_pageid=73,46033&_dad=itc&_schema=PORTAL&section_id=20.40.500.470.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.470.500.20.0.0.0>

Operation Child Care (for National Guard and Reservists)

<http://www.childcareaware.org/en/operationchildcare/>

Goodman RF: [Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death: A Guide for Parents
and Professionals]{.underline} by The Institute for Trauma and Stress at
the NYU Child Study Center, 2002 (can be accessed at
[www.militarystudent.org](http://www.militarystudent.org/) )

**Post Deployment:**

*Homecoming Preparedness for Veterans and Families: A Self-Help Guide to
Ease the Transition from Deployment and the Military to Civilian Life*

Veterans and Families Homecoming Support Network

[mrs.marketingresultsgroup.com/ClientFiles/38FD2B5A75F34F31.pdf]{.underline}

*Being a Couple Again*

National Mental Health Association

[www.nmha.org/reunions/infoCouple.cfm]{.underline}

*A Soldier and Family Guide to Redeploying*

DOD Deployment Health Clinical Center

[chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/deployment/FamilyReunionTrifold19Dec03.pdf]{.underline}

**[Focus on Adult Family Members]{.underline}**

**Post Deployment:**

*Deployment Guide For Families of Deploying Soldiers. Separation and
Reunion Handbook*

[www.hooah4health.com/deployment/familymatters/reunion.htm#](http://www.hooah4health.com/deployment/familymatters/reunion.htm)

*Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families*

[www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/guide/GuideforFamilies.pdf](http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/guide/GuideforFamilies.pdf)

**[For the Community:]{.underline}**

*Welcome Home: How to make a difference in the lives of returning war
zone veterans* (includes Dr. James Munroe's "Eight Battlefield Skills
that Make Life in the Civilian World Challenging")

Washington Family Policy Council

[www.fpc.wa.gov/Welcome%20Home.pdf]{.underline}

*Helping Children and Youth Cope with the Deployment of a Parent in the
Military Reserves* (has information for parents, teachers,
pediatricians, etc)

SOFAR (Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists) Guide

[www.pcfine.org/sofarandguard/sofar_children_pamphlet.pdf]{.underline}

*How Communities can Support the Children and Families of those Serving
in the National Guard or Reserves.*

Military Child Education Coalition

[www.militarychild.org/pdfs/GuardReserveForWeb.pdf](http://www.militarychild.org/pdfs/GuardReserveForWeb.pdf)

Operation: Military Kids

Army's efforts to support youth of National Guard & Army reserve
families

[www.operationmilitarykids.org](http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/)

**[For School Systems:]{.underline}**

*School Connectedness: Extending Connections to Military Children*

Military Child Initiative, John Hopkins School of Public Health

[www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military%20Child%20Initiative/Exec%20Summary%20R3.pdf](http://www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military Child Initiative/Exec Summary R3.pdf)

*10 Tips for Administrators that Foster Connectedness to Schools*

Military Child Initiative, John Hopkins School of Public Health

[www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military%20Child%20Initiative/Ten%20Tips%20for%20administrators.pdf](http://www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military Child Initiative/Ten Tips for administrators.pdf)

*10 Tips for Parents that Foster Connectedness to Schools*

Military Child Initiative, John Hopkins School of Public Health

[www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military%20Child%20Initiative/Ten%20Tips%20for%20parents.pdf]{.underline}

*10 Tips for Teachers that Foster Connectedness to Schools*

Military Child Initiative, John Hopkins School of Public Health

[www.jhsph.edu/adolescenthealth/Products/Military%20Child%20Initiative/Ten%20Tips%20for%20teachers.pdf]{.underline}

*Educator\'s Guide to the Military Child During Deployment\
*<http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/k12images/upload/educator_guide.pdf>\
\
*Military Students on the Move: School Leader\'s Toolkit\
*<http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/SchoolLeadersToolkit_0406.pdf>

*Working with Military Children: A Primer for School Personnel*

[http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil](http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/)
(access School Educators section)

*Promising Practices:\
*Created by DoD and the Military Impacted Schools Association, this
highlights excellence in educational practices associated with the
military child\
<http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/portal/page/portal9x/K12APPL/EDUCATORS/PROMISING_PRACTICE_BOOK?pgm=0&cat=0>

*Getting Home: All the Way Home*

Free DVD created by TriWest (TRICARE Contractor in the West Region) for
soldiers & their families (for individuals in TriWest's catchment area)

[www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html](http://www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html)

**VIDEOS/DVDs**

*Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment*.
Sesame Street DVD, parent/caregiver magazine and children's activity
poster.

Available for free for active duty folks through Military OneSource
(1-800-342-9647) OR
[www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc](http://www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc)
(View/order/download the preschool age deployment support video)

*Getting Home: All the Way Home*

Free DVD created by TriWest (TRICARE Contractor in the West Region) for
soldiers & their families (only for individuals in TriWest's catchment
area)

[www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html](http://www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html)

"*Military Youth Coping with Separation: When Family Members Deploy*"
and "*Mr. Poe and Friends(*being replaced with animated version) "
American Academy of Pediatrics.

Available:
http://www.aap.org/sections/unifserv/deployment/ysp-resources.htm

*Our Turn to Serve: Looking After our Newest Veterans*

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Learning University. Employee
Education System (EES). Created to help VA staff better understand the
experiences of military personnel serving in Operations Iraqi Freedom
and Enduring Freedom

*We're by Your* *Side*

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Learning University. Employee
Education System (EES).

Thanks service members for their service and introduces some of the
services VA can provide as they readjust to civilian life

*Battlemind Training Video (For Soldiers and Family Members)*

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Department of Military Psychiatry

Available to view online at: *www.battlemind.org/#*

**For Clinicians**

Chartrand M, Siegel B [At War in Iraq and Afghanistan: Children in US
Military Families]{.underline} *Ambulatory Pediatrics* 2007 7:1-2.

Lemmon KM, Stafford EM. [Recognizing and Responding to Child and
Adolescent Stress: The Critical Role of the Pediatrician]{.underline}
*Pediatric Annals* 2007 36: 225-231.

Huebner A and Mancini J: [Adjustments Among Adolescents in Military
Families When a Parent is Deployed]{.underline} - report to the Military
Family Research Institute -- (available at
<http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/mfri/pages/research/Adjustments_in_adolescents.pdf>)

Huebner A, Mancini J, Wilcox R, Grass S, Grass G [Parental Deployment
and Youth in Military Families: Exploring Uncertainty and Ambiguous
Loss]{.underline} *Family Relations* 2007 56: 112-122.

["The Psychological Needs of U.S. Military Service Members and Their
Families]{.underline}" -- American Psychological Association
Presidential Task Force on Military Deployment Services for Youth,
Families and Service Members 2, 2007 accessible at
[www.apa.org/releases/MilitaryDeploymentTaskForceReport.pdf](http://www.apa.org/releases/MilitaryDeploymentTaskForceReport.pdf)

Cozza SJ, Chun RS, Polo JA: [Military Families and Children During
Operation Iraqi Freedom]{.underline} *Psychiatr Q*. 2005; 76(4):
371-378.

Hardaway T: [Treatment of Psychological Trauma in Children of Military
Families]{.underline} in Mass Trauma and Violence: Helping Families and
Children Cope (Webb NB-ed) The Guilford Press, New York, 2004 pp259-282.

Stafford EM, Grady BA: [Military Family Support]{.underline} Pediatric
Annals 2003 32: 110-115.

Goodman RF: [Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death: A Guide for Parents
and Professionals]{.underline} by The Institute for Trauma and Stress at
the NYU Child Study Center, 2002 (can be accessed at
[www.militarystudent.org](http://www.militarystudent.org/) )

Martin JA, Rosen LN, and Sparaceno LR (eds): [The Military Family: A
Practical Guide for Human Service Providers]{.underline} , Praeger,
Westport, Conn. 2000

List compiled with assistance from:

MAJ Keith M. Lemmon, MD, FAAP

Senior Adolescent Medicine Fellow

San Antonio Military Pediatric Center

<Keith.lemmon@us.army.mil>

Michelle D. Sherman, Ph.D.

Director, Family Mental Health Program

Oklahoma City VA Medical Center

Co-Chair, Family Studies Team,

South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center
(MIRECC)\
Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center