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Blue Star Families

441 Saxony The Hive/Barn 2, Encinitas, CA 92024

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(202) 630-2583

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Contact form — select “Caregivers Program” or “General Blue Star Families.” The organization says replies typically arrive within 48 business hours. Membership · Find a chapter · Caregiver resources · Research

Quick Info

What it is: Blue Star Families is a 501c3 nonprofit that connects military and Veteran families with their surrounding communities and provides resources, programs, research, and opportunities to get involved. It was founded in 2009.

Who may benefit: Membership is open to

  • active-duty

  • National Guard

  • Reserve personnel

  • military family members

  • Veterans and their families

  • civilian supporters (Its FAQ also lists caregivers among civilian supporters)

What it offers: Members can connect through local chapters and the online Blue Star Neighborhood, find events and resources, and access programs and member perks. Caregiver-related offerings include Blue Star Support Circles: facilitated, non-clinical virtual cohorts with peer connection, training, resources, and referrals for people supporting a service member or Veteran. Blue Star Families also publishes research, including a report focused on caregiving in military families.

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Hybrid Services

Next Steps

How to get started: Membership is free. Join through Blue Star Neighborhood, then look for a local chapter or events. Explore the caregiver page for current resources and Support Circles information; use the contact form to ask about caregiver-program availability.

What to know: Membership is open to the groups listed above; specific programs may have their own participation details. Support Circles are described as virtual cohorts, but current enrollment dates and availability are not stated in the information reviewed. Chapter and event options vary by location.

Why it may be useful to mothers and caregivers: The community, peer connections, and caregiver-focused resources may help families find information and connection while navigating military life and caregiving. The best fit depends on each person’s needs and what is currently offered.

Best next step: Join for free, check the chapter directory, and contact the Caregivers Program to ask about current Support Circles or other caregiver support.

Related Tags

Support Networks & Community
Support Networks & Community
Emergency & Basic Needs
Emergency & Basic Needs
Military
Military
Active Duty
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Checked November 8, 2026. Organization-reported information is summarized from its website.

Connecting Mothers Initiative

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Our mission is to cultivate emotional, physical, and economic stability by connecting military mothers and caregivers to accessible resources and supportive communities that move with them through every transition.

Copyright © 2026 by Connecting Mothers Initiative Inc

Connecting Mothers Initiative Inc is a registered 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. EIN: 99-3723005

Connecting Mothers Initiative

Resources that Empower. Community that Moves with You.

Our mission is to cultivate emotional, physical, and economic stability by connecting military mothers and caregivers to accessible resources and supportive communities that move with them through every transition.

Copyright © 2026 by Connecting Mothers Initiative Inc

Connecting Mothers Initiative Inc is a registered 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. EIN: 99-3723005