The Purple Star Award requires schools to identify a liaison who serves as the point of contact and support for military-connected youth and families.  The Purple Star Liaison may be a teacher, a Family Resource Youth Service Center Coordinator, a guidance counselor, or other school staff.  Schools may choose more than one liaison or create a committee that supports the liaison. 

Purple Star Liaison requirements:

1. Be present in the school building during school hours and accessible to students and families.
2. Understand the military community and the impacts of being a military family.
3. Help raise school awareness on the unique challenges faced by military-connected youth.
4. Provide practical support to military-connected students and families.
5. Coordinate maintenance of the designation by facilitating recognition activities and updating the website as needed.

Register below to complete the liaison training. For questions or help email: sarah.jemison@ky.gov