MCWEF National Identity Statement

The Military Child World Expo Foundation (MCWEF) is the national institution representing military-connected children from all branches, Army. Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve, Veteran families, and Gold Star Children We exist to advance their wellbeing, protect their legacy, elevate their voices, and celebrate their cultural identity through education, arts & humanities, national initiatives, and community engagement.

National Awards

Torch of Care (Turn Care Into Credit)

Teen Caregiver Medallion

America 250 Youth Honors

Military Child Legacy Award

Target Auidence

Military-connected children, teens, caregivers, educators, youth programs, schools, healthcare partners, community organizations, and supporters serving military families nationwide.

Legacy & Preservation

Military children deserve more than recognition, they deserve a national home. The Military Child World Expo Foundation unites youth, families, caregivers, communities, and partners under one institution dedicated entirely to their stories, identity, wellbeing, leadership, and legacy.

Our Uniqueness

MCWEF is the nation’s first foundation built exclusively for military-connected children, uniting youth, families, schools, installations, and community partners under one national home of belonging.

Its uniqueness lies in combining a membership association, youth leadership pathways, teen caregiver recognition, arts and humanities programming, research and policy insight, and the world’s only Military Child World Expo.

MCWEF elevates youth voice, celebrates cultural identity, preserves heritage, and provides year-round initiatives that support emotional wellbeing, educational continuity, mobility challenges, and global inclusion.

With its combination of cultural, research, youth, and community ecosystems, MCWEF fills a national gap no other organization addresses.

A Centralized Home

MCWEF aims to create a centralized national home for military-connected children, families, and partners by providing access to membership, resources, youth programs, arts and cultural initiatives, and national research.

Its goals include connecting families to chapters, empowering youth through leadership opportunities, supporting teen caregivers, strengthening school and community engagement, promoting mental health and wellness, and elevating the cultural identity of military children.

MCWEF also serves as a gateway to the Military Child World Expo, showcases national impact, enables volunteer and partnership engagement, builds donor support, and strengthens the visibility, voice, and advocacy of military-connected youth nationwide.