Florida Vets First Launch - 4/17/2008
On April 17, 2008, Governor Charlie Crist highlighted an initiative to better meet the needs of veterans returning to Florida after deployment and upon leaving military service. Florida Vets First offers a comprehensive clearinghouse for the many key services available to veterans and their families.
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Florida Vets First is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Agency for Workforce Innovation, Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Workforce Florida, Inc. The new initiative creates a unified, seamless approach to addressing the needs of Florida’s military veterans, servicemembers and their families.
At the interactive Web site, www.FloridaVetsFirst.com ( http://www.floridavetsfirst.com ) , veterans and their families will find a one-stop resource for information and links to services ranging from employment and training assistance to health care, aid for the homeless, housing and benefits.