Child support payments can be a major issue, particularly for veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness. To help veterans avoid the serious risks that come with falling behind on child support payments, Homeless Veteran Community employment coordinator Charles Franklin at the VA Boston Healthcare System began working with the Child Support Enforcement Division of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR/CSE). Starting in May 2016, the department's 50 volunteer case managers have been making regular visits to VA facilities in Brockton and Jamaica Plain, where they are available to meet with veterans. Together, veterans and their case managers map out a plan and set a payment schedule for their child support payments. For more information, read the VA VAntage Point Blog.

For more military family support resources, visit the Military.com Spouse and Family section. For more on veteran benefits, visit the Military.com Benefits Center.