Month of the Military Child

Military-connected children face the challenges of frequent absences, relocations and transitions throughout their lives and develop unique qualities to face these challenges. During the month of April, our team, along with other Military Family Resource Centres across the country, will be wearing teal to celebrate and show our support for children from military families.

Why the colour teal?

The colour teal was chosen to represent children from military families because it incorporates the colours of the three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces: blue for the Air Force, green for the Army and navy/white for the Navy.

Why is the dandelion used as a symbol?

"Dandelions are a unique flower. They have the ability to grant wishes, are able to grow wherever the wind takes them. Just like these resilient flowers, military children are also unique, which makes the dandelion the official flower of the military child." - Canadian Military Family Magazine

Join us!

Our H&R MFRC staff will be participating in “Teal UP Tuesdays” for the month of April, wearing our teal t-shirts each Tuesday during the Month of the Military Child. Share a photo of yourself wearing teal on social media and let others know that you support children from military families! Be sure to tag us (@hrmfrc) in the post and use #TealUp.

Want to get Teal Up clothing for you and your family? Check out our eStore!