2025 Veteran Legislation
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read moreWith more than 1.4 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. Thank you for your service. We honor you.
Florida is home to the second largest population of Women Veterans in the nation, with more than 168,000. Women Veterans are one of the fastest-growing segments of the Veterans’ population. READ MORE »
Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida guides Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity, economic self-sufficiency and hope. We work with Hope Navigators to connect Veterans and their families with services and community connections through the program. READ MORE »
Through an innovative partnership with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Department of Children and Families, the Continue the Mission initiative is a passionate and inspiring call to action to protect our state’s most vulnerable citizens. The initiative recruits veterans and military spouses to be child protective investigators and DCF case managers, as well as mentors. READ MORE »
We’re hiring CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Health Care Professionals for FDVA State Veterans’ Homes. Learn more about joining our team of dedicated professionals. READ MORE »
Veterans Florida is a non-profit corporation created by the State of Florida to attract and retain veterans and their families by connecting them to employment, training and educational opportunities, and strengthen Florida businesses by educating them on the value and skillsets veterans bring to the workforce. READ MORE »
Established by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Veterans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Direct Support Organization of the FDVA. Tax deductible contributions help to fulfill our mission to provide assistance to Florida’s veterans and their families. Donate today. READ MORE »
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Wounded, Ill, and/or Injured Compensation and Benefits Handbook for Service Members of the Armed Forces answers some of the most pressing questions for wounded, ill, and/or injured service members. READ MORE »
Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) monitors the economic impacts of defense spending associated with Florida Veterans, military installations, and private-sector defense contractors. Access the 2024 FL Defense Industry EIA. READ MORE »
As part of their ongoing support of Florida’s military personnel, military families, and defense industry, the Florida Defense Support Commission authorized the biennial 2024 Florida Economic Impact Summary to the Defense Economic Impact Analysis Report. READ MORE »