In 2007 Washington State produced and delivered the Nations very first Military Kids and Families Summit. On November 13, 2009, we are hosting the third annual summit which will reach out not only to our military families but to educators, community leaders and anyone who wants to learn more about understanding and supporting military kids. Washington State Military Kids and Families Summit will feature workshops on deployment, transition, reunion, and related issues. There will be resources and exhibits, dynamic speakers, as well as, networking and outreach opportunities. Please join us in celebrating this nationally recognized program. You don't want to miss the 3rd Annual Military Kids and Families Summit.

Sponsorship requests are due November 1, 2009.

We are a coalition of organizations that have come together with our various skills and resources in support of military kids and their families in Washington State. The organizations include: a variety of state and local organizations including the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, US Department of Education Region X, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, US Department of Defense Regional Liaisons Office, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington National Guard, US Army Reserve, Navy Region NW, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Washington State University, Valley Cities, King County Department of Community and Human Services/Veterans Citizen Levy Oversight Board, and many others.

Who should attend?
Anyone interested in understanding and supporting military kids and families.

Sponsors welcome. For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dana (Schlenker) Colwell at 253-445-4575 or dana.colwell@wsu.edu.

Event Details:

The Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.830.6601

PHOTO DISCLAIMER: Registrants agree to appear in photographs taken at the 2009 Military Kids and Families Summit. Registrants understand that these photos may be used for publicity or general information purposes and may be seen by the general public.