Sec. 572. Support for programs providing camp experience for children of military families
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The Secretary of Defense may provide financial or non-monetary support to qualified nonprofit organizations in order to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to support the attendance at a camp or camp-like setting of children of military families who have experienced the death of a family member or other loved one or who have another family member living with a substance use disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Each organization seeking support pursuant to subsection
(a)shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor containing such information as the Secretary shall specify for purposes of this section. Each application submitted under paragraph
(1)shall include the following: A description of the program for which support is being sought, including the location of the setting or settings under the program, the duration of such setting or setting, any local partners participating in or contributing to the program, and the ratio of counselors, trained volunteers, or both to children at such setting or settings. An estimate of the number of children of military families to be supported using the support sought. A description of the type of activities that will be conducted using the support sought, including the manner in which activities are particularly supportive to children of military families described in subsection (a). A description of the outreach conducted or to be conducted by the organization to military families regarding the program. The Secretary shall accord a preference in the approval of applications submitted pursuant to subsection
(b)to applications submitted by organizations that— provide a traditional camp or camp-like environment setting that is hosted by an accredited service provider or facility; offer activities in that setting that— includes a continued care model; is tailored to the needs of children and uses recognized best practices; exhibits an adequate understanding and recognition of appropriate military culture and traditions; and places a focus on peer-to-peer support and activities; offers post-camp and continuing bereavement or addiction-prevention support, as applicable; offer support services for children and families; and provides for evaluations of the camp experience by children and their families after camp. Support provided by the Secretary to an organization pursuant to subsection
(a)shall be used by the organization to support attendance at a camp or camp-like setting of children of military families described in subsection (a).