Frequent moves and transfers, state licensing requirements, child care (costs, long waitlists for on-base providers, and lack of access to off-base providers), caregiving, and deployments, all contribute to the unique challenges military spouses face to building sustainable and long-term careers. Employment and Entrepreneurship: The Department of Defense’s 2019 Active Duty Spouses Survey indicates, even pre-pandemic, a military spouse unemployment rate of approximately 22%.

Guided by the life experiences and the perspectives voiced during in-person and virtual listening sessions with military families and stakeholders, the work and priorities of Joining Forces will center on the needs of military families in the areas of: Employment and Entrepreneurship Military Child Education and Health and Well-Being. (Official White House Photo by Kevin Lowery) Focus Areas First Lady Jill Biden participates in a tour and greets children Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. Joining Forces is a White House initiative to support military families, which includes: families of service members and veterans, caregivers and survivors. The mission of Joining Forces is to support those who also serve: military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.

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