Enhancing Kentucky Veteran Services

Help Shape the Future of Veteran Services in Kentucky

The Syracuse University D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to partner with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs to strengthen support for veterans, service members, and military families across the Commonwealth. Together, we’re working to design a statewide coordinated care network that better connects military-connected individuals to the programs, resources, and services they need.

Kentucky is home to a proud and significant military-connected community, and the organizations and individuals serving them every day bring invaluable knowledge and experience that no report or dataset can fully capture. Yet even with so many dedicated providers and programs in place, navigating that landscape can be complex. Too often, the people who need support face fragmented systems, duplicated efforts, or gaps that leave critical needs unmet.

This project seeks to elevate insights from Kentucky’s military-serving organizations, letting their voices shape a system of support that is more connected, accessible, and effective in serving the Commonwealth’s military-connected community.

Together, we can build a network that truly serves those who have served.

Your Voice Matters

If you provide services to veterans, service members, or military families, we invite you to participate in an upcoming in-person focus group. Select the date, time, and location that works best for you and share your perspective on the future of veteran support in Kentucky.

If you cannot attend a focus group we still want to hear from you. Please contact Emily Graham at egraha22@syr.edu to share your insights and be part of the conversation.

The people and organizations serving this population every day have invaluable knowledge and experience that no report or dataset can fully capture. That’s why we’re actively engaging service providers, community leaders, and stakeholders across Kentucky to help inform the design of this network.

Through focus groups and community conversations, we’re gathering on-the-ground insights on what’s working, where gaps exist, and how we can build a stronger, more connected system together. We believe the best solutions are shaped by those closest to the work.

Our role is to elevate your voice and ensure your expertise helps guide this effort. You are the ones with the experience and expertise to shape the community from someone who lives within it.

We are here to support.