A Military Family’s Guide to Navigating School Changes and Transitions
Military children often face a distinctive set of challenges—including frequent moves and family transitions associated with deployment. Many military families in our community know just how difficult it can be to pack up, move to a new location, and start fresh. At One Place, we’re here to help your family build resilience and stability as […]
A Guide to Parenting During Deployment
Every family deals with deployment differently—and every child will have a different reaction to a parent’s distance. Whether you’re preparing for your first deployment or you’ve been through one before, there are a number of ways you can prepare your family and your children. Before Deployment Start a conversation. The first step is to sit […]
3 Ways to Help Your Military Child Transition to a New School
Another school year is about to begin. If you’re a military family in Onslow County transitioning to a new school, you’re not alone. Moving to a new school can spark anxiety, overwhelm, and nerves for many children and families. Most military families move every 2 to 3 years—and many move even more frequently. Whether you’re […]
Community Partners: Collaboration with Military Hospital and Family Advocacy Staff Critical in Fight Against Child Abuse
This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. This entry focuses on One Place’s military-connected partners that, working with law-enforcement agencies such as the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, help provide advocacy, treatment, and a protective umbrella for […]
Military Family Resource Roundup
Providing support for military children is a top priority at One Place. Military children often face a distinctive set of challenges—including frequent moves and family transitions associated with deployment. Despite these difficult situations, there are many ways to help your family build resilience and stability. Whether you’re relocating to Onslow County or you’ve been stationed […]