More military families than ever have shared their experience in the 2023 survey — Now it’s time to bring their stories to life

Since 2015, MFAN’s Military Family Support Programming Survey has been the trusted source for insight into the support needs of military and veteran families. This national study is fielded every two years and provides an opportunity for military-connected individuals to amplify their lived experiences, shape the narrative around military life, and inspire change where it’s needed most.

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DATA DESIGNED FOR ACTION

  • The Military Family Support Programming Survey is designed to capture the wide-ranging experiences of the military-connected community: active duty military personnel, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, retirees, spouses and partners, caregivers, and survivors.
  • Findings span critical topics like child care, employment, family relationships, financial readiness, food insecurity, health and well-being, housing, military-to-civilian transition, and more.
  • The 2023 report categorizes findings into four pillars — healthy bodies, healthy families, healthy homes, and healthy futures — and offers tangible recommendations to strengthen the well-being of military families, promote military-civilian relations, and sustain the all-volunteer force.
  • MFAN’s research does not live on a shelf; it is designed for action and real-world application. The results from this survey lead to informed decision-making across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to create policies, programs, and resources that support family well-being and force readiness.

Learn more through previous research

Get caught up to speed by reviewing the 2021 Military Family Support Programming Survey results.

View 2021 Results

Snapshots

  • Dr. Gabby L’Esperance, MFAN’s director of insights, welcomes attendees to the 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey data release event. June 26, 2024.

  • Mrs. Christine Grady, spouse of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provides remarks. June 26, 2024.

  • Attendees watch as researchers share findings. June 26, 2024.

  • Welcome to MFAN’s 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey data release, presented by Oracle Health. June 26, 2024.

  • Mrs. Charlene Austin, spouse of the Secretary of Defense. June 26, 2024.

  • Actioning on Data Panel featuring Shannon Razadin, MFAN CEO; Patty Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Michele Godfrey, JPMorgan Chase; Kelly Hruska, NMFA; and Dr. Deborah Bradbard, Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families at Virginia Tech. June 27, 2024.

  • US Foods presents MFAN with funding to provide military families with stigma-free food and economic support. June 27, 2024.

  • The Solutions Summit Wisdom Wall. June 27, 2024.

  • Shannon Razsadin, MFAN’s chief executive office, moderates conversation at the Solutions Summit. June 27, 2024.

  • Participants break out in discussion pillars around healthy bodies, healthy families, healthy homes, and healthy futures. June 27, 2024.