Women Veteran-specific means the source describes a program specifically for women Veterans. Women-focused · confirm eligibility means the source centers women but eligibility may include other groups. Family participation is shown only when the source or scan describes it; confirm current intake and eligibility with the organizer.
The state tracker reflects the women Veteran state/local scan checked November 1, 2026. “Not confirmed in this scan” does not mean no program exists. A separate women first responder and family scan checked November 2, 2026 is below.
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31 of 31 programs
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Foundation for Women Warriors — Women Veterans Lead / Warrior Connect
Who can participate: Women veterans; some assistance programs require honorable/general discharge, employment or education, financial need, and residence in CA, VA, NY, or NJ
Where: National online leadership education; direct assistance currently listed for CA, VA, NY, NJ
Who can participate: Women veterans, active-duty/reserve/Guard, women police/fire/paramedic first responders, and spouses of military members or first responders
Where: Regional U.S. sites; women's program listed in CA, OH, VA
Access: Five-day program; application and scheduling required. Site states travel, lodging, and meals are covered.
Family: Spouses are eligible for a separate Legacy program; they do not attend the same Legacy cohort. Couples retreat available after a Legacy program.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Nonprofit / emergency assistance / childcare / family
Women Veteran-specific
Foundation for Women Warriors — Financial & Childcare Assistance
Who can participate: Women veterans and their children
Where: California, Virginia, New York, New Jersey for direct financial/childcare assistance; referrals may be broader.
Access: Short-term emergency aid for housing stability, childcare stipends, essential goods, resource navigation. Check current availability and application conditions.
Family: Children receive childcare stipends and seasonal camp assistance; essential goods for women veteran families.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center — Business Programs
Who can participate: Women veterans and women associated with the military, including active-duty, Reserve, and military spouses
Where: National network; online services and city-based events.
Access: Mentorship, technical assistance, and selective accelerator/grant programs. Current listed cohort start dates are TBD; funding is selective and not guaranteed.
Family: Women military spouses are eligible for some programs; other family members not specified.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Who can participate: Women veterans pursuing a college degree
Where: Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri; on-campus housing is available but not required.
Access: Academic advising, career counseling, scholarship/financial aid guidance, Veteran Center access; no extra program fee beyond standard college tuition and fees.
Family: Children ages 3 through grade 5 may qualify for a 50% tuition discount at the on-campus Children’s School, subject to terms.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Faith-based / retreat / women first responders / spouse support
Women-focused · confirm eligibility
Abide Retreats — Roever Foundation
Who can participate: Women veterans, female active/retired service members and first responders, and women married to military/first-responder personnel
Where: Venue and service area not specified on the checked page; ask organizer for location.
Access: Three-day Bible-based retreat with fellowship, journaling, art, and discussion. Date and cost must be confirmed with Roever Foundation.
Family: Female spouses of service members and first responders are eligible; family does not attend as a group on the women’s retreat page.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Faith-based / wellness / women veterans / first responders / family
Broader eligibility · confirm who can apply
Warrior’s Refuge — American Warrior Association Women’s Cohorts
Who can participate: Women veterans, active-duty service members, and women first responders; family eligibility is part of the broader program and requires organizer confirmation
Where: Multiple retreat locations in Colorado, California, Georgia, and Texas; assigned venue varies.
Access: Free according to organizer. Women cohort dates listed Nov. 2–6 and Nov. 9–13, 2026; Mar. 1–5, Apr. 19–23, and May 10–14, 2027. Confirm venue, application status, and open seats.
Family: Families are included in broader program eligibility; confirm whether and how family participates in a women’s cohort.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Who can participate: Active-duty women, women reservists, women veterans, and eligible military/veteran spouses with a business operating at least one year
Where: Virginia-based businesses; instruction is virtual.
Access: Business strategy, marketing, government contracting, financial readiness, and growth planning. Confirm next intake and specific eligibility with Virginia SBSD.
Family: Eligible military and veteran spouses may apply if the business and other conditions are met.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
The Navigators Responder Women & Families Ministry
Who can participate: Women in first responder roles, first responder spouses, and their families
Where: Online resources and local/agency connections; ask about service in your area.
Access: Life-on-Life mentoring, online academy classes, leadership conferences, prayer groups, devotions, Bible studies, and marriage retreats. Contact the ministry for local participation.
Family: Spouses and families are included in the ministry’s stated audience; individual activities may be women-only.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Faith-based / women Veterans / military families / events
Broader eligibility · confirm who can apply
Officers’ Christian Fellowship — Sisterhood & women’s ministry
Who can participate: Uniformed military women, female veterans and retirees, cadets/midshipmen, military spouses, and women working or living in military communities; event eligibility varies
Where: National ministry with local events; current checked events are in Lakewood, Washington and Manns Choice, Pennsylvania.
Access: Christian fellowship, worship, discussion, and community events. Registration, cost, and capacity vary and may not yet be posted.
Family: Military spouses are included in some Sisterhood activities; check each event.
Last checked by VOW: November 1, 2026 · Current intake / availability: confirm with the organizer.
Browse all 50 state scan results. Each entry links to identified sources and the VA Women Veterans Program Manager locator. This is a coverage tracker, not a claim that every local organization has been found.
Alabama
Not confirmed in this scan
Not confirmed in this scan
No dedicated state/local program confirmed in this scan. Use the VA Women Veterans Program Manager locator and ask the state veterans agency about local women-veteran groups.
No dedicated state/local program confirmed in this scan. NCSL identifies a state Women Veterans Program in its state policy review; check the current state office for an active contact.
No current dedicated state program page confirmed in this scan. NCSL lists a state women-veteran program/coordinator historically; contact state veterans office and verify current status.
New Jersey Office of Women Veterans; YWCA Operation Sisterhood
Statewide outreach, engagement and policy; Operation Sisterhood offers transition/connection support in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic counties.
Wisconsin DVA Women Veterans Program and Retreat; Vets R&R Women Veterans Retreat
Statewide women-veteran resources and retreats. WDVA says its 2026 retreat was postponed; check for rescheduled dates. Vets R&R also offers no-cost small-group retreats.
WOMEN FIRST RESPONDERS & FAMILIES · CHECKED NOVEMBER 2, 2026
50-state network and family scan
26 of 50 states show a named Women in Fire contact
The official Women in Fire roster lists all 50 states and names a state representative in some. It does not show a named contact for every state. Additional state and regional programs are included where verified. This is a source-based starting point, not a complete inventory of local agencies or services; a missing contact does not mean no program exists.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Peer Support Member program
Statewide responder and family support; not women-specific
Certified peer support members may support emergency responders and their spouses after job stress or critical incidents. Agency designation and training/certification are required.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Alaska
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Arizona
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Janine Jaber
Strength & Shield — Police Officer Wives of Arizona and first responder family programs
Women-focused and family support; Arizona
Supports women in law enforcement, dispatch, corrections and support services, plus responders and families. Programs include peer support, family events and a safety-net referral; confirm current intake and location.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Arkansas
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Kinsey Bradford
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
California
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Jennifer DeShon
Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Foundation — Central California Chapter
Women-focused professional network; regional
The organization lists local chapters, including a Central California chapter. Chapter geography and current events should be confirmed with the organization.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Colorado
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Sandra Friedrichsen
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Connecticut
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Shelly Carter
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Florida
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Jessica Coy, Shannon Teamer
Florida Association of Women Law Enforcement Professionals (FAWLEP)
Women-focused professional growth; statewide
Advances, supports and connects women in law enforcement through leadership development, mentorship, professional growth, networking and community engagement.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Hawaii
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Idaho
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Debbie Carpenter
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Illinois
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Kelly Gitzke
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Indiana
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Amber Stewart
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Kansas
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Kentucky
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Louisiana
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Maine
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
State-led network formed by MEMA and the Department of Public Health; official state report describes quarterly meetings and participants from government, healthcare, education, nonprofit and private sectors.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Michigan
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Mississippi
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Missouri
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Ashley Engler
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Montana
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Nevada
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
New Hampshire
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
New Jersey
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Erin Bradley
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
New Mexico
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
New York
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Christina Rust
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
North Carolina
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Lauren Griffin
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
North Dakota
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Ohio
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Felecia Jackson
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Oklahoma
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Sheeba Atiqi
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Oregon
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Sarah Callegari
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Rhode Island
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
South Carolina
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
South Dakota
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Tennessee
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Tiara Green
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Texas
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Katharine Myers
Texas Statewide Peer Support Network
Statewide responder and family support; not women-specific
State-administered peer support and behavioral health network for volunteer, paid, active and retired Texas first responders; resources address work, personal and family concerns.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Utah
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Vermont
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Washington
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Marisha Robinson
Daughters of Valor — Women Who Serve / Women Who Stand
Women-specific peer support and family group; Whatcom County
Women Who Serve is peer support for female first responders and veterans; Women Who Stand is a separate group for female family members and loved ones of people in uniform. Check current local calendar.
Women-focused professional network; Seattle-based, regional reach to confirm
Supports recruiting, promotion, training and advancement for women in public safety. Contact the organization to confirm service area and current activities.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
West Virginia
State contact listed
Women in Fire representative: Mystik Miller
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Wisconsin
No named contact on roster
Wisconsin Association of Women Police (WAWP)
Women-focused professional network; statewide
Wisconsin chapter of the International Association of Women Police; provides professional development, mentoring, training, networking and recognition.
Contact or program availability is not guaranteed; confirm current eligibility, location and activity with the organizer.
Wyoming
No named contact on roster
No additional state-specific women responder or family organization was confirmed in this pass. Check the Women in Fire roster and the national family resources below.
Women in Fire — National Network & State Representative Program
Who it serves: Fire and emergency services; organizational focus is women, while membership also includes male firefighters and institutional supporters.
National membership, professional resources, leadership development, conference/training, and a state representative roster. A named state contact is not displayed for every state.
Veteran Ops Watch is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Program availability and eligibility can change; confirm details with each organizer.