There’s little doubt that military life has an impact on the children of Service personnel.
Deployment and separation, home and school moves, saying goodbye to friends and having to start afresh in a new location – they’re all part of being a Service child.
So over the next few months our social media channels will focus on some of the issues Army families with children often encounter and where they can find help.
Sources of support for Service children
We look at how young people not in education, training or employment affect your allowances and SFA entitlement.
There’s advice on filling out university application forms when you’re on an overseas assignment, career signposting resources for 18-25s and where to find employment support for young people.
Preparing for an overseas assignment involves a list of tasks, including considering the impact on your children’s education. But it’s also important to prepare them for life in a different country and culture. We have tips from parents who have already been there.
And we highlight some of the support for Service children when they’re struggling with different aspects of military life.
Ready to help
We’re here for you if you’re having difficulties with your Army life. Email contact@aff.org.uk or visit our website to find information and advice on almost every area of life in the Army community.
Look out for our posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
PUBLISHED 1 SEPTEMBER 2026