International Programs and Resources to Support Children from Military Families: A Review

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  • Author(s): Rogers, Marg (ORCID Rogers, Marg (ORCID 0000-0001-8407-7256); Bible, Vanessa (ORCID Bible, Vanessa (ORCID 0000-0002-9516-2154); Johnson, Amy (ORCID Johnson, Amy (ORCID 0000-0003-4228-6265); Bird, Jo (ORCID Bird, Jo (ORCID 0000-0002-3345-1815); Harrington, Ingrid (ORCID Harrington, Ingrid (ORCID 0000-0002-1898-4795); Baker, Pep (ORCID Baker, Pep (ORCID 0000-0001-6775-178X)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. Dec 2021 14(2):119-133.
  • Publication Date:
    2021
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      15
    • Education Level:
      Early Childhood Education
      Adult Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Military Personnel; Military Service; Relocation; Stress Variables; Parent Child Relationship; International Programs; Young Children; Family Programs; Online Courses; Culturally Relevant Education; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Foreign Countries; Early Childhood Education; Parent Education; Parenting Styles
    • Subject Terms:
      Australia
    • ISSN:
      1307-9298
    • Abstract:
      Parental deployment and frequent relocations exert significant stress on children from military families. This stress can be extremely disruptive to young children's social, cognitive and behavioural development. It can result in negative social, emotional, and physical responses. There are a broad range of programs, resources, and services available mainly in the US, but also internationally. The programs endeavour to mitigate the impacts of military life on young children by providing support to families. This paper explores the programs for families with young children and the need for culturally and age-appropriate resources. It also discusses how the Early Childhood Defence Programs (ECDP) project is responding to this need by developing three free, online Australian early childhood programs for parents, family workers and educators. This scoping review of currently available programs and resources will determine how the project, and others wanting to support children from military families, can best address this need.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1338802