The Americanism Commission’s Children & Youth Committee is the center of the Legion’s youth-support efforts. The committee meets annually to formulate, recommend and implement plans, programs and activities designed to accomplish:
- Assure care and protection for the children of veterans.
- Improve conditions for all children and youth with due concern for maintaining the integrity of the family home.
- Prevent social and physical ills of children and youth where possible, utilizing services of and cooperating with sound organizations and agencies for children and youth.
- Maintain a balanced program that provides for their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs.
The American Legion has been a strong advocate for children and youth since its inception. This steadfast dedication has never wavered and continues to be a driving force on behalf of children across the country today.
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Ideas to promote Children & Youth Month
April is Children & Youth Month
General information about the Foundation.
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. presents special awards annually for outstanding support of our programs designed to help children. The award year is June 1 of the current year through May 31 of the following year
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Annual Awards
Designed to help children make responsible decisions. Basic facts about alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and inhalants.
Members of The American Legion Americanism Commission’s Committee on Children & Youth have been entrusted with the responsibility of upholding this pillar – the one that braces our nation’s veterans by caring for their children, and our nation’s children.
Children & Youth Programs
Designed for children and adults. Facts on “Trick or Treat” safety.
Make Halloween a Fun and Safe Night
Outlines the six most common causes of accidental death for children and how to avoid them.
Designed for children and adults. Facts about youth suicide.
Temporary Financial Assistance - TFA is specifically designed to assist minor children of eligible active-duty servicemembers or eligible American Legion members through financial grants, which contribute to a stable home environment. These grants help families meet the costs of shelter, utilities, food and medical expenses.
Temporary Financial Assistance
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK