The American Legion observes April as Children & Youth Month.
The American Legion observes April as Children & Youth Month. Departments, posts, units and squadrons are encouraged to promote a Children & Youth program or conduct an activity in April that informs the community of The American Legion’s work on behalf of young people.
Download the April Is Children & Youth Month brochure at www.legion.org/publications for activity suggestions along with a sample proclamation and news release.
The following are a few of the many ways The American Legion is caring for our nation’s children and youth.
American Legion Legacy Scholarship. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is awarded to children of post-9/11 veterans who were either killed on active duty or who have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater. Scholarship applications for the 2022 year are available now and due April 15. Learn more at www.legion.org/scholarships.
Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA). The TFA program provides grants to help veterans and America Legion members with minor children in the home who may be experiencing a financial hardship. Learn more at www.legion.org/financialassistance.
Child Welfare Foundation (CWF). CWF provides grants to nonprofits for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Learn more at www.legion.org/cwf. A great resource for planning and conducting Children & Youth programs is the Children & Youth Department Chairman Program Guide. Download it at www.legion.org/publications.
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