The Well-Being of Military Families

Report Release: Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society

July 19, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Please join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for the release of the new report, Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, this project was charged with studying the challenges and opportunities facing military families and looking at what is known about effective strategies for supporting and protecting military children and families. The release will include an overview of the study process and discussion of the report’s conclusions, recommendations, and key messages.
In-person registration is required and seats are limited, so please make sure to register at the link below if you would like to attend this event at the NAS building. Webcast registration will remain open until the day of the event.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Military Families Stakeholder Engagement Session

September 12, 2019

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

On September 12th the National Academies of Sciences will hold a public meeting to bring together military and nonmilitary stakeholders to discuss the recommendations made by the Committee on the Wellbeing of Military Families in the recently released report, Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society. Military families encompass a broad spectrum of American society and have widely diverse needs that have materially changed in recent years as a result of broad changes in society. While most military-connected children and families are doing well, there are subgroups who would benefit from greater support. Recognizing that family well-being is essential to the effectiveness of the military services, the DoD offers the Military Family Readiness System (MFRS), a network of agencies, programs, services, and individuals that works to promotes the well-being and quality of life of military service members and their families. The Committee found that while there is no civilian equivalent to the MFRS, it lacks a comprehensive, coordinated framework to support well-being, resilience, and readiness. During this half day meeting committee members and others will come together to discuss the report recommendations and the actions that the DoD and practitioners can take to strengthen support for military families.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

May 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The committee held a meeting via Zoom. It will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

via Zoom/conference call:
Kenneth Kizer
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Draft chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 10, 2019

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

March 15, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This zoom meeting will be held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

via Zoom:
Kenneth Kizer
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Ashish Vazirani

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft report chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Draft report chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 15, 2019

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families Meeting [Meeting 6]

January 24 - 25, 2019

Past

About

This meeting is closed to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
David Albright (via Zoom)
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing Book

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 25, 2019

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

January 8, 2019

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting will be held entirely in closed session and will be held virtually.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing book materials

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 08, 2019

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families [Meeting 5]

December 4 - 5, 2018

Past

About

This meeting is closed to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft Report Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing Book Materials

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 05, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

November 2, 2018

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom

This meeting was closed entirely to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
David Albright
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Agenda
Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 02, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
MilitaryFamilies@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families [Meeting 4]

October 2 - 3, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
David Albright
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft Report Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing book materials

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 03, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

September 7, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

Virtual Meeting via Zoom.

This meeting was closed entirely to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report Draft

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Agenda
Draft Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 07, 2018

Contact

Contact us

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families - Virtual Meeting

July 17, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom

This meeting was closed entirely to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report Draft

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Agenda
Draft Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 17, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families [Meeting 3]

June 6 - 7, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

David Albright
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe – via phone
Abigail Gewirtz – via phone
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester – via phone
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks – via phone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

CLOSED SESSION
June 6, 2018

8:45a.m. Status of Chapters
9:55 a.m. Discussion of Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

CLOSED SESSION
June 7, 2018

9:00 a.m. Chapter Workgroup Breakout Discussions
10:45 a.m. Report out from Breakout Discussions
11:15 a.m. Chapter Workgroup Breakout Discussions and Report out from Breakout Discussions
2:00 p.m. Commissioned Papers and Memos
2:45 p.m. Review Study Timeline, Next Steps
3:00 p.m. Adjourn

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing Book

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 07, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

The Well-Being of Military Families [Meeting 2]

April 24 - 25, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Mary Keller
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

8:45a.m. Status of Chapters
9:55 a.m. Discussion of Report
11:30a.m. Public Session

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

8:30 a.m. Debrief on Public Information Gathering Session
9:30 a.m. Chapter Workgroup Breakout Discussions
10:45 a.m. Report out from Breakout Discussions
11:15 a.m. Chapter Workgroup Breakout Discussions
1:30 p.m. Report out from Breakout Discussions
2:00 p.m. Commissioned Papers and Memos
2:45 p.m. Review Study Timeline, Next Steps
3:00 p.m. Adjourn

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing Book

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 25, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

The Well-Being of Military Families [Meeting 1]

February 27 - 28, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kenneth Kizer
David Albright
Stephen Cozza
Ellen DeVoe
Abigail Gewirtz
Patricia Lester
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth
Laura Miller
Tracy Neal-Walden
Daniel Perkins
Ashish Vazirani
Ivan Walks

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Tuesday, February 27

CLOSED SESSION

8:30 a.m. Welcome, Introductions, and Overview of the Meeting
9:00 a.m. Overview of the Committee and Consensus Study Process and Guidelines for Conclusions and Recommendations
9:15 a.m. Preliminary Discussion of the Charge to the Committee, Study Timeline, and Topics
12:00 p.m. Working Lunch
1:00 p.m. Bias, Conflict of Interest, and Confidentiality Discussion
2:00 p.m. Follow-Up Discussion of Study Objectives and Statement of Task
3:00 p.m. Follow-Up Discussion of Study Objectives and Statement of Task (continued)
4:00 p.m. Discussion of Report Outline
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28

CLOSED SESSION

8:30 a.m. Methodology discussion
10:00 a.m. Methodology, continued
12:00 p.m. Working Lunch
1:00 p.m. Discussion of Public Information Gathering Session for Meeting 2
2:00 p.m. Working Group Assignments
2:45 p.m. Review Study Timeline, Work Assignments, and Logistics
3:00 p.m. Adjourn

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Briefing Book

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 28, 2018

Contact

Stacey Smit

(202) 334-1993
ssmit@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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