Veteran Family Program

Support for medically released Veterans and their families

The Veteran Family Program (VFP) supports medically released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and their families as they adjust to life after military service. Through local Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs), eligible families can continue to access military family services and specialized transition support.

The program recognizes that medical release affects the entire family. Through a family-first approach, families have access to information, referrals, community connections, transition resources, and personalized navigation support to help them adapt to post-service life.

Connect with a Veteran Family Program Coordinator

Your Veteran Family Program Coordinator (VFPC) is your main point of contact for the Veteran Family Program.

Every family's transition journey is different. Your VFPC provides information, guidance, referrals, and connections to services and resources that can help your family navigate life after military service.

How the Veteran Family Program supports families

Continued access to military family services

Life after military service can bring new opportunities, challenges, and changes for families.

Through the Veteran Family Program, eligible Veterans and their families can continue accessing military family services through their local Military Family Resource Centre, helping them stay connected to services and support throughout their transition journey.

Personalized guidance and navigation

No two families experience transition in the same way. The Veteran Family Program provides personalized information, referrals, and navigation support to help families explore available resources and stay connected to supports throughout their transition journey.

Support may include:

Learn about services, programs, and resources available to your family
Access information and resources that may support your transition journey
Get referrals to services and programs
Connect with community supports

Transition services and resources

The Veteran Family Program provides access to tailored transition services, programs, and resources that help families build resilience, strengthen well-being, and navigate life after military service.

Supports may be available nationally or locally through participating Military Family Resource Centres.

Support may include:

Family-focused programs and services
Self-guided resources
Learning opportunities and workshops
Virtual and in-person supports
Opportunities to build connections, share experiences, and access support within the community

Who can access the program?

The Veteran Family Program is available to medically released CAF Veterans and their families. Family may include:

Spouses and partners
Children and youth
Parents and other relatives
Caregivers and other people the Veteran considers part of their family

Connect with the Veteran Family Program

Whether you are looking for information, resources, referrals or guidance as you navigate life after military service, support is available through the Veteran Family Program.