Talklines/Warmlines

The agency provides family support services for children of veterans who live in Los Angeles County and throughout the United States. Services include helplines/warmlines and transitional housing/shelter. Eligibility criteria is based on a child who has a living or deceased parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who is or was a VFW or Ladies Auxiliary member in good standing. Deploying or unaccompanied tour service members with spouses of dependent children or who are appointed guardians of dependent children are also eligible. There are no geographic restrictions.

The agency's Helpline is staffed by caring professionals who understand the unique challenges faced by today's military and veteran families. This free service offers information, creates connections and gives hope to struggling families, wherever they are. It can also serve as a future resident's first step to moving to the National Home.

Families who need a fresh start can live in the safe and peaceful environment of the VFW National Home for Children campus community for 1-4 years and benefit from numerous community supports, including professional case management services, on-site licensed child care, life skills training, tutoring and other educational services, as well as recreational and community service opportunities.