Inside Children of Valor's Mission to Support Special Ops Families
Helping the next generation thrive through education and advocacy.
As military children navigate challenges like frequent moves and parental deployments, one national organization is helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their educational goals.
Since 2011, Children of Valor has served as the only non-profit dedicated to delivering consistent, expert, and tactical academic and developmental support to the children of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). The organization offers personalized, on-demand support that travels with families, addressing the unique educational and emotional challenges of Special Operations life.
The mission is simple:
To make sure every military child succeeds academically, no matter the obstacles they face brought on by the military life, especially frequent moves and the stress of deployments.
The Programs
S.E.T.S. (Special Education Testing, Tutoring, and Therapies)
Military families are often also tasked with navigating different school systems, understanding special education laws, and advocating for their children's educational needs. Balancing those responsibilities alongside the demands of military life can be overwhelming.
Children of Valor helps lighten that load by providing annual scholarships for individualized, in-person academic support for children in the Special Operations community. Families can apply for scholarships each year from June 1–30, with applications reviewed by the organization's programs committee and awards announced before the start of the school year. Every scholarship is funded through the generosity of donors and grant partners, helping military children receive the support they need to thrive.
VALOR TUTORING
Children of Valor’s newest program, Valor Tutoring works to ensure that every military-connected child has access to exceptional academic support. Whether a child comes from an active-duty, veteran, or legacy military family, and whether they need special education services or general academic assistance, Valor Tutoring provides personalized, in-person tutoring designed to help them succeed.
Built on 15 years of experience supporting military families, the program provides a premium tutoring experience at an affordable, below-market cost. Families who choose to invest in private tutoring can save time and money while gaining access to trusted academic support tailored to their child’s needs. Available nationwide in all 50 states, high-quality, in-person academic support is now accessible to military families wherever they call home.
Interested in joining the program
as a Valor Tutor?
Applications are now being accepted.
- In-home tutoring sessions by professionals trained in military transition challenges
- Trauma-informed and background-checked licensed educators
- Flexible learning options for families who relocate often
- A focus on proven outcomes, like better grades and lasting confidence
THE 50 FUTURES CHALLENGE
For military-connected children, the journey continues long after the school year ends. Right now, Children of Valor is hosting the 50 Futures Challenge with a goal to deliver tutoring scholarships for an additional 50 military-connected children this upcoming school year.
$75 supports one tutoring session
$350 provides one month of individualized tutoring
$1,500 sponsors a whole semester
$3.000 sponsors an entire school year
YOUR DONATION HELPS PROVIDE:
- One-on-one tutoring tailored to each child's needs
- Academic confidence before a new school
year begins
- Hope for military families facing constant transitions
- A stronger future—one child at a time