About Children & Youth
Our Purpose
- To ensure that any child of a veteran in need of care and protection shall receive proper and timely service and aid;
- To strengthen the family unit;
- To extend support;
- To extend support to sound organizations and facilities that provide services for children and youth; and
- To maintain a well-rounded program that meets the needs of the young people in their respective communities.
Children & Youth fulfills its pillar purpose of the organization at every level
Nationally
- Temporary Financial Assistance Grants
- The American Legion Child Well-being Foundation
- Policy positions for legislative testimony and advocacy on matters of child safety, education, substance abuse and family stability
State
- Involvement and support for Special Olympics
- Fundraising and assistance for children with special needs, such as those from low-income families who require hearing aids, prosthetic limbs or have other needs.
- Immunization promotion
- Fulfillment of holiday programs for children
- Assistance and support for agencies that help children who have disabilities, lack parents or otherwise need help
Locally
- Holiday events
- Family Fun Days
- Warm winter clothes for kids in need
- After-school programs
- Summer activities
- Lunches and meals
2026 Midwinter Conferences
We are getting the training set up and ready to go! Post Adjutant, Post Commander, Generational Leadership and PR class are amongst the training. New this year is Internet Safety and how to avoid scams.