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Family and caregivers

Military family and caregiver help.

Start with official family and caregiver resources. Vols4Vets does not give medical advice or collect private medical records.

Fast answer: Military OneSource is a broad official support starting point. VA caregiver support is the official VA starting point for caregiver programs.

Who this page is for

Spouses, parents, adult children, friends and caregivers helping a veteran or service member find family support, caregiver resources, benefits routing or practical next steps.

First three steps

  1. Write down who needs help and what kind of help is needed.
  2. Use official family or caregiver resources before sharing private details.
  3. If health care or safety is involved, use official medical or crisis channels.

Official starting points

Military OneSourceOfficial support for military families and eligible service members.VA Caregiver Support ProgramOfficial VA caregiver support starting point.VA family member benefitsOfficial VA benefits information for family members.

What to prepare before calling

Relationship to the veteran, county, main need, safe contact method, appointment or deadline information and whether VA care or benefits are already involved.

Common mistakes

  • Trying to solve a medical issue through a non-medical website.
  • Sending medical records before an official office asks for them.
  • Assuming caregiver programs have the same eligibility rules for every family.

Safety and privacy note

Vols4Vets is not a medical provider. Do not send medical records, Social Security numbers, claim numbers, DD214s, legal papers, passwords or private case details to Vols4Vets.

Related Vols4Vets pages

Family support resources, women veterans resources, Find My Next Step.

Last reviewed: July 1, 2026.