PsychArmor, Camp Corral and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) release new course to support youth caregivers in military and Veteran families
San Diego, CA- Camp Corral and PsychArmor launched the second course in a two-part Life Tools for Mil Kids series with the support of DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Time to Take 5: Respite at Home addresses the growing role of caregiving youth in the military-connected community and offers resources to provide at home support to these hidden helpers.
Designed from focus groups and feedback from wounded Veteran families, Life Tools for MilKids launched last year with the first video 15 Things Military and Veteran Kids Want You To Know to create awareness about the unique challenges faced by military kids. This new video focuses on helping children develop positive coping skills and equipping them with tools to help them manage their role as hidden helpers.
According to a White House report, about 2.3 million American children take on crucial caregiving roles in their military-connected families. Additionally, in a recent survey of Camp Corral parents, 70% shared that their child performs at least one caregiving duty for their family. This data suggests the importance of acknowledging the challenging reality youth caregivers face.
“Children of wounded, ill, and fallen military service members and veterans often take on additional roles within the household. As school starts, it is vital to give these children a chance to catch their breath and find time to relax,” explains Sheri Oberhelman, Development and Outreach Director at Camp Corral.
“PsychArmor is honored to continue educating parents and families on the uniqueness of youth caregivers and how to best support them through the Time to Take 5: Respite at Home course,” says Jenna Pryor, PsychArmor’s Director of Programs.
About
Camp Corral is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of children of this nation's wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes. Since its inception in 2011, Camp Corral has served nearly 29,000 children from every state in the nation with resilience-based programs focused upon the very unique attributes and challenges shared by military-connected children across the country.
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America's veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; providing employment resources to veterans and their families and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the US Congress in 1932. Learn more at dav.org.
PsychArmor is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation providing education and support to individuals and organizations that work with, live with, and care for American service members, Veterans, and their families. For more information, contact Carole Turner, cturner@psycharmor.org.
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