All round education
Alongside AFF, there are many organisations which have the best interests of service children at their core. We often collaborate with them to share your concerns and issues, working to improve the lives of ser...
Fostering from afar
Phil and Ange Dakin have lived and worked in Episkopi Station for 12 years. They’ve been registered as a foster family for the last three, providing emergency and respite fostering to the British Forces Cyprus ...
Fertility joy for army couple
Forces family Ann and Mike, from Derbyshire, explain how after the painful loss of their daughter and discovering a rare genetic condition, they have just enjoyed their first Christmas with their baby son Liam....
No barriers to foster care
Don't be put off becoming foster carers because you have to move often or are frequently deployed. Military life needn’t be a barrier and many local authorities and agencies welcome applications from those in t...
Building your family
If you’re a military family considering adoption, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, can support you through the process to create a loving family. They understand the complex demands, and the many positives, of ...
Stories of resilience
SAS hero and TV star Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham has told how he felt guilt about the impact his danger-fuelled life had on his family...
The Who Dares Wins instructor has revealed that his lethal missions exacted...
Step away from the boxes!
Tempted to get a head-start on packing ahead of your move? Cat explains why you should leave it to the experts…
Normal removals policy is that the MOD pays for a full pack and unpack service – so you don’t nee...
On the job front
Forces Families Jobs is now in its second year and despite the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, it’s seen success stories through military family members finding jobs and employers recruiting from the milita...
Championing the Cause
When you’re trying to forge a career while supporting your serving partner, there can be conflicts about which comes first.
An increasing number of organisations recognise that a military spouse or partner’s c...
Support for the Gurkha community
SSAFA’s Gurkha Support Service is available to all serving and veteran members of the Brigade of Gurkhas and their families.
Local support is provided via a network of SSAFA volunteers to ensure the Gurkha com...