Created by the CNCS Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE), this brief provides a to-date overview of the agency's research and data regarding veterans and military families. The brief also provides recommendations for the use of evidence-based programs with and for this community.

The brief focuses on answering the following questions:

  • What are the benefits of volunteering/national service for veterans and military families?
  • What are current CNCS programs serving veterans and military families?
  • Are the CNCS funded programs for veterans and military families effective? What are the benefits of the CNCS programs for veterans and military families, if any?
  • What are some successful CNCS evidence-based programs that might work with veteran and military families too?

Full report

Full Report
2017_FR_Vets_Military_Families_Synthesis_ORE.pdf

Further information

Program/Intervention
Veterans and Military Families Programs
Implementing Organization
Office of Research and Evaluation
Intermediary(s)

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Program(s)
AmeriCorps NCCC
AmeriCorps State and National
AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps Seniors
Volunteer Generation Fund
Social Innovation Fund
Outcome Category
Post-secondary educational support
Financial literacy
Housing
Employment
Energy efficiency
At-risk ecosystems
Awareness of environmental issues
Green jobs
Aging in place
Obesity and food
Access to care
Disaster assistance provided
Veterans and military families served
Study Type(s)
Review or Meta-analysis
Study Design(s)
Non-experimental
Published Year
2017