Military Reserve Component (RC) children have less access to Department of Defense child and youth programs due to policy-related restrictions and geographic distance. Yet, they experience the same, and oftentimes, more stresses when a parent is deployed. Since schools are known to provide stability for children at times of stress, having school-based support programs designed for these children is important. This systematic review identified and analyzed education and support programs available through schools designed for RC-connected children in the United States between 2001 and 2024.
