Purple Star School

Lexington's Office of Veterans Affairs

YMCA of Central Kentucky -- Special rates for eligible military personnel/families

Fort Campbell Child and Youth Services -- Quality programs for children, youth, and students that reduce the conflict between mission readiness and parental responsibility

Fort Knox Child and Youth Services -- A variety of services including Instructional Programs; Youth Sports & Fitness; Parent Central Services; School Support Services; Volunteers and Coaches; Parent and Outreach Services; and more

• Phone: (502) 624-6703

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs -- federal, state, and local benefits for eligible veterans and their families including assistance with filing claims, appeals, and VA healthcare applications

• Phone: (502) 356-1551, (502) 229-6070 or (502) 356-1101 

Kentucky Army National Guard – Child & Youth Services -- Serving youth ages 6-18 through summer camp, Military Child Appreciation Days, Operation Military Cheer Christmas Assistance, Kentucky Teen Council Meetings, Yellow Ribbon Event support, and more. Follow their Facebook page.

• Phone: (502) 607-1593

Kentucky Army National Guard – Family Assistance Center -- A “One Stop Shop” to help family members cope with any issue they encounter as a military dependent

• Phone: (800) 372-7601 (option 1) 

Kentucky National Guard Yellow Ribbon -- Provides National Guard and Reserve members and their families with information, services, referral and proactive outreach opportunities throughout the entire deployment cycle

Veterans Resources United for Central/Southeastern Kentucky -- A coalition of representatives from veterans’ service and resource providers, advocates, and other organizations 

Volunteers of America -- Assistance for qualified veterans and their families at risk for homelessness with access to housing, transportation, legal aid, and income support resources

• Phone: (502) 636-0771

 

American Red Cross -- Free confidential workshops, information, and support services to help you with the practical and emotional challenges before, during, or after deployments and transitions

Child Care Aware -- Assistance for authorized Reserve and active-duty personnel in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of civilian child care when on-base child care is not available or a viable option

Military Child Education Coalition -- Parent workshops to address academic, social, and emotional issues associated with a military family lifestyle

Military Kids Connect -- Engaging tools and games for youth, plus resources for parents and teachers. Follow their Instagram page.

Military Missions -- A 501c3 nonprofit that sends care packages year round as an expression of appreciation and gratitude to deployed personnel

Military One Source -- A free, voluntary program with coaches who provide psychological health care support to service members and veterans

• Phone: (800) 342-9649

Operation Purple Camp -- A free week of summer fun open to military-connected children from all service branches

Our Military Kids -- Grants (up to $300 per eligible child ages 3-18) to pay for extracurricular activities 

Sesame Street for Military Families -- Workshops on a wide range of issues, from math skills and literacy to health, diversity, and military deployment

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors -- Comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

• Phone: (800) 959-TAPS (8277)

USA Cares -- Emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training for post-9/11 military veterans, service members, and their families

• Phone: (800) 773-0387

Veterans Crisis Line -- Connection with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential hotline, online chat, or text

• Phone: (800) 273-8255 and press 1 or send a text message to 838255