Military Family Resources
Military Family Resources
Military Family Liaisons
Davey Elementary
Julie Gray - jgray@kentschools.net
Holden Elementary
Vivien Ives - VIVES@kentschools.net
Longcoy Elementary
Amanda Brately - abrately@kentschools.net
Walls Elementary
Tammy Noska - tnoska@kentschools.net
Stanton Middle School
Terry Clutter - tclutter@kentschools.net
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Jennifer Flaherty - jflaherty@kentschools.net
Kent City Schools - District Liaison
Louise Feciuch - lfeciuch@kentschools.net
Helpful Links for Military Families
Student 2 Student (S2S) – Military Child Education Coalition
Student 2 Student (S2S) is a peer-led school program designed to help military-connected and civilian students feel welcomed and connected when they join a new school. Student teams help new students learn their way around, make friends, feel comfortable, and adjust to their new school community.
2 Key Services for Families:
- New Student Welcome & School Support – Student 2 Student teams welcome new students on their first day, provide a school tour and welcome information, help them navigate classes and important locations, and make sure they have someone to connect with at lunch.
- Friendship & School Connections – Students are connected with peers through social activities, meetings, and service projects. The program focuses on building relationships, creating a sense of belonging, and helping students feel comfortable in their new school and community.
Best for: Military-connected students who are new to a school or experiencing a school transition, as well as families looking for ways to help their child build friendships and feel a sense of belonging
Youth Sponsorship Program – Military OneSource
The Youth Sponsorship Program helps military-connected children and teens adjust to a new community when their family moves to a new duty station. Youth are paired with another young person who already lives in the area—often someone who attends the same school—so they can ask questions, learn about their new school and community, and begin making connections before they arrive.
2 Key Services for Families:
- Peer Connection Before a Move – Children can be matched with a youth sponsor who can answer questions about their new school, community, activities, and what to expect, helping them feel connected before they even arrive.
- Help Getting Connected After the Move – Youth sponsors can introduce new students to other youth, military youth programs, and activities. Families can also contact the new installation's youth program or School Liaison if they need help getting connected.
Best for: Military-connected children and teens who are moving to a new duty station or starting at a new school and may benefit from having a peer connection before and during the transition.
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families offers no-cost, online tutoring and homework help 24/7 for eligible military-connected students and families. Students can connect with expert tutors from any internet-connected device and receive individualized support in more than 150 subjects.
Two Key Services for Families:
- 24/7 Homework & Tutoring Support – Students can connect one-on-one with an expert tutor anytime for help with homework, studying, test preparation, writing, math, science, and other subjects.
- Writing & Assignment Review – Students can submit papers, essays, and other writing assignments for tutor feedback. Tutors can also help students develop study skills and better understand how to work through challenging assignments.
Good to know: The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and is available at no cost to families who meet current eligibility requirements.
The Family Advocacy Program supports military families by helping prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and other harmful family situations. The program connects eligible military families with education, counseling, advocacy, safety planning, and referrals to community resources.
2 Key Services for Families:
- Counseling & Family Support – Families can access individual, couples, family, and group counseling, along with parenting education and support to build healthier communication and relationships.
- Advocacy & Safety Planning – Families experiencing domestic abuse or concerns about a child’s safety can connect with trained advocates for support, safety planning, referrals, and help navigating available resources.
Good to know: FAP also offers the New Parent Support Program, which provides parenting education and home visits for expectant parents and families with young children.