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Building Military Families Network | Supporting Military Families Through Every Family-Building Journey
- Ali Craig
- Jul 9
- 4 min read
Building Military Families Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ensuring military-connected families never have to navigate the complexities of family building alone. Through peer support, education, advocacy, and trusted resources, the organization walks alongside families experiencing infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, adoption, surrogacy, foster care, and every unique path to building a family.
Fast Facts
At a Glance
Organization Building Military Families Network
Founder Julie Eshelman
Organization Type 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Primary Industry Military & Veteran Services
Headquarters Harrisonburg, Virginia
Service Area National
Military Connection Military Spouse
Victor + Valor® Brand Ecosystem Member Since 2026
Current Growth Stage Growing
Current Opportunities
Currently Seeking
Sponsors
Media Interviews
Customers
Brand Awareness Opportunities
Strategic Funding Partnerships
Organization Snapshot
Mission To provide an empowering and supportive network for military and veteran families navigating the challenges of family building through peer support, education, advocacy, and trusted resources.
Who They Serve Military-connected families navigating infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, adoption, surrogacy, foster care, and other family-building journeys.
Known For Creating a compassionate community that reduces isolation while advocating for greater access to family-building resources within the military community.
Based In Harrisonburg, Virginia
Serving Military and veteran families nationwide.
Inside the Victor + Valor® Brand Ecosystem
Growing Stronger Together
Victor + Valor® believes organizations create lasting impact when they can focus on their mission while trusted partners help build the infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.
Since joining the Victor + Valor® Brand Ecosystem in 2026, Building Military Families Network has partnered with Victor + Valor® to strengthen its public presence through website development and public relations support, allowing its leadership to spend more time serving military families and less time managing behind-the-scenes operations.
Victor + Valor® Support Received
Website Design & Development
Copywriting
Public Relations & Media
From Julie Eshelman
"Victor + Valor has helped us by taking on things like our website and PR that are out of our skill sets. That allows our very small team to focus our efforts on serving our community."
About Building Military Families Network
For many military families, building a family comes with unique challenges that are often misunderstood.
Frequent moves, deployments, military healthcare systems, financial pressures, and the emotional toll of infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, surrogacy, and foster care can create an overwhelming journey that many families navigate in isolation.
Building Military Families Network exists to change that.
The organization provides a welcoming community where military-connected families can find peer support, educational resources, advocacy, and trusted information from people who truly understand the realities of military life. Their goal is not only to provide practical guidance but also to create meaningful connections that remind families they are never alone.
Through support groups, an education center, a growing resource library, advocacy initiatives, and its Military Family Building Survey, the organization continues working to improve access to care while ensuring military families have a voice in shaping future policies and programs.
Media & Recognition
Organizational Growth
Building Military Families Network has already experienced measurable growth, increasing participation in its annual Military Family Building Survey by 10% from its first to its second year while continuing to expand awareness and community engagement.
Leadership Recognition
Founder Julie Eshelman has been recognized nationally for her leadership and advocacy, including:
2019 Armed Forces Insurance Unattached Army Spouse of the Year
2022 Armed Forces Insurance Fort Leavenworth Spouse of the Year
2025 George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar
2025 RESOLVE Risa A. Levine Advocacy Legacy Award
These recognitions reflect Julie's commitment to improving the lives of military-connected families through compassionate leadership and meaningful advocacy.
Looking Ahead
A Vision for the Future
Building Military Families Network envisions becoming the nation's leading organization dedicated to military family building.
Over the next three to five years, the organization plans to expand its educational programs, strengthen advocacy efforts, improve access to family-building care, and become the trusted resource for both military-connected and civilian communities seeking support throughout every stage of the family-building journey.
Current Priorities
Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to a professional staff of one to three employees
Expanding national awareness and brand recognition
Increasing funding to grow programs and services
Helping more military-connected families discover available resources and support
Ways You Can Help
Building Military Families Network is actively seeking:
Sponsors
Media Opportunities
Strategic Funding Partners
Opportunities to reach more military families
Conference and event partnerships
The organization would especially value introductions to organizations and companies that serve military families, including Humana Military, CareSource, USAA, and Navy Federal, as well as opportunities that increase awareness among military-connected communities nationwide.
Voices From the Ecosystem
Why Victor + Valor®
"They help you fill the gap, especially when you are a young organization without a lot of resources or a large team. Their belief and desire to help your organization succeed help fuel you on days when you doubt yourself."
To Future Members
"If you are tired of running around like a chicken with your head cut off, doing all the things, let someone like Victor + Valor come alongside your team to ease some of that burden. It's not a sign of failure or weakness; it's a strategic move to help your organization soar to new heights."
A Message to Victor + Valor® Supporters
"First, thank you for giving your time, talent, or financial support. Without your support of Victor + Valor, I would still be trying to do it all. Instead, with their help, I can focus more on our mission rather than behind-the-scenes work that was often ignored but still vital in serving our community."
Connect With Building Military Families Network
LinkedIn Building Military Families Network
Facebook Building Military Families Network
Instagram @buildingmilitaryfamiliesnet
YouTube Building Military Families Network
X (Twitter) @BuildMilFamsNet
Proud Member of the Victor + Valor® Brand Ecosystem
Building Military Families Network is a mission-driven organization within the Victor + Valor® Brand Ecosystem—a growing community of nonprofits, businesses, founders, and leaders committed to creating lasting impact. Through strategic branding, marketing, public relations, organizational growth, and collaborative relationships, Victor + Valor® helps organizations like Building Military Families Network expand their reach, strengthen their mission, and serve more military families across the nation.