Military Families Cope with Change

In 2006, Sesame Workshop launched a groundbreaking, bilingual (English/Spanish), multi-phase, multimedia initiative for young children and their military families called Talk, Listen, Connect. The initiative was born from a strong and singular hope—to recognize the thousands of American children and families who know all too well what it’s like to see a loved one go off to war. Now, three years later, Talk, Listen, Connect aims to provide support and significant resources for military families with children between the ages of two and five who are experiencing the effects of deployment, multiple deployments, and combat-related injuries. Read more >>

Changes: The "New Normal" Materials to help you and your family through your recovery process.
	Crisis and Stabilization As your child’s first and most important hero, you can provide support.
	Invisible Injuries Learn to talk about what can be felt, and not seen.
	Rehabilitation The road to recovery is paved with teamwork and communication.
	Reintegration Discover a “new normal.”

Resources
American Combat Veterans of War 
American Legion
Armed Services YMCA
Canine Companions for Independence  
Challenged Athletes Foundation (Operation Rebound)  
Military OneSource
National Military Family Association
National Resource Directory
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Parents as Teachers (Heroes at Home)  
Salute America’s Heroes 
Wounded Warrior Project
Zero to Three    

Traumatic Brain Injury
brainline.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Brain Injury Association of America

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (Anxiety Disorders)
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Department of Veterans Affairs (National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
Give an Hour

Funding Partners
American Greetings
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Joseph Drown Foundation
Military Child Education Coalition
Military OneSource
New York State Office of Mental Health
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)
USO World Headquarters
Wal-Mart Foundation