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One of the
toughest jobs
in the military
is being a
military kid!
Growing up "brat" can be
exciting! It can also be
tough, for reasons not
always readily apparent.
Mobility, deployment, the
culture shock of returning
"home" from an overseas
assignment, even the racial
confusion some children
feel - let alone death and
injury - can take its toll.
And the effects can last a
lifetime - for good or ill.
It takes an astute adult to
see beyond a brat’s tough
exterior. That’s where Brats
Without Borders comes in.
We’re a nonprofit
organization founded by
brats, for brats. We offer
programs and resources
to lower the risk of brats
becoming invisible
casualties of war. Whether
a brat is 8 or 80, Brats
Without Borders is there to
listen, provide support, and
advocate on their behalf.
Because we know a little
understanding goes a very
long way!
A military family in Germany spends the day celebrating
the "Good and the Grief" of being a brat!
B
r
a
t
s
W
it h o u t B
o
r
d
e
r
s
P.O. Box 9186
Denver, CO 80209 USA
+1 855-USA-BRAT (872-2728)
info@USAbrat.org
Brats Without Borders
www.USAbrat.org Because
Children
Serve,
Too!
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Supporting
Military "Brats"
and Third Culture Kids
Since 1999
To find out
how you can
help, go to:
USAbrat.org
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
FEATURED IN:
AND MANY
MORE!
“... words are
incapable of
expressing my
true gratitude for
the emotional
peace your film
has brought me...”
- Ann Williams Archer
“My father
watched without
saying a word
and at the end
he quietly said
‘wow’...”
- Tony Batakis
“If only we could
have talked about
it when we were
actually
children...”
- Catherine Guedalia
A very special thanks to
the Sprint Foundation for
making possible this
brochure and more!
If you’d like to help, call
1-855-USA-BRAT!
Not all children are resilient. They’re
survivors, sure, but that doesn’t
mean they’re not hurting or don’t
need your guidance. Even if they’re
making straight A’s or a boatload of
money as an adult. What you see on
the outside is not always what they
feel on the inside. Most military/TCK-
connected parents did not grow up
that way. If you think the stresses of
military life and moving are tough on
an adult, imagine navigating those
challenges while your brain is still
forming! And the challenges don’t
stop when a child loses their I.D.
card - some are just beginning. Brats
Without Borders knows what brats
and TCKs are feeling. We provide
programs, resources, and training
based on over 100 years of brat/TCK
experiences.
People learn in different ways. Some
like movies, others books, even more
prefer face-to-face conversations.
That’s why Brats Without Borders
offers a plethora of resources for
brats, their parents, and professionals
to help them be "the best that they
can be." Here are just a few:
V "BRATS: Our Journey Home" - award-
winning documentary, narrated by Kris
Kristofferson, directed by Army brat Donna
Musil, featuring General Norman Schwarzkopf
V The Military Brat Library - one-of-a-
kind collection of books/films celebrating and
exploring the lives of brats and TCKs
V BRATS Workshops™ for Adults/Teens
- training sessions on "being a brat" for parents
and professionals and transitioning out of the
system or home from overseas for teens
V Our famous "I’m a BRAT!" Buttons
V And much more, including the upcoming
BRATS Curriculum™!
Since 1999, Brats Without Borders
has been studying and supporting
current and adult Military Brats and
"Third Culture Kids" (children raised
in multiple countries). In film
screenings, town-hall meetings,
and questionnaires, thousands of
brats and TCKs of all ages, races, and
branches of service have told us what
they want, what they feel, and what
they need. (Resulting in the largest
qualitatative database to date on
growing up brat.) Now, we’re passing
on what we’ve learned, so this
generation doesn’t fall through the
cracks... so they’re better prepared to
build on their strengths and face the
challenges... so they understand that
they’re not alone, they do
belong, and their service and
sacrifices are appreciated.
Our Mission
To help military brats and third culture kids thrive, not just survive! To accomplish this mission, we
provide research, training, and resources that: (1) encourages a sense of community among brats/TCKs;
(2) celebrates their collective history and contributions; (3) examines the gifts and challenges of their
unique subculture; (4) acknowledges their service and sacrifice; and (5) advocates on their behalf!
Operation Military Brat
"B.R.A.T." is not a bad word!
It’s an historic, time-honored reference to
military children based on the acronym
“British Regimental Attached Traveler.”
There are currently 2 million "active duty"
brats. An estimated 5% or 15 million
Americans are adult military brats.
Because
Children
Serve,
Too!
Raising
Awareness
Preparing
Families
Developing
Resources
Brats Without Borders
P.O. Box 9186
Denver, CO 80209 USA
+1 855-USA-BRAT (872-2728)
info@USAbrat.org
www.USAbrat.org

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  • 1. One of the toughest jobs in the military is being a military kid! Growing up "brat" can be exciting! It can also be tough, for reasons not always readily apparent. Mobility, deployment, the culture shock of returning "home" from an overseas assignment, even the racial confusion some children feel - let alone death and injury - can take its toll. And the effects can last a lifetime - for good or ill. It takes an astute adult to see beyond a brat’s tough exterior. That’s where Brats Without Borders comes in. We’re a nonprofit organization founded by brats, for brats. We offer programs and resources to lower the risk of brats becoming invisible casualties of war. Whether a brat is 8 or 80, Brats Without Borders is there to listen, provide support, and advocate on their behalf. Because we know a little understanding goes a very long way! A military family in Germany spends the day celebrating the "Good and the Grief" of being a brat! B r a t s W it h o u t B o r d e r s P.O. Box 9186 Denver, CO 80209 USA +1 855-USA-BRAT (872-2728) info@USAbrat.org Brats Without Borders www.USAbrat.org Because Children Serve, Too! A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Supporting Military "Brats" and Third Culture Kids Since 1999 To find out how you can help, go to: USAbrat.org Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel FEATURED IN: AND MANY MORE! “... words are incapable of expressing my true gratitude for the emotional peace your film has brought me...” - Ann Williams Archer “My father watched without saying a word and at the end he quietly said ‘wow’...” - Tony Batakis “If only we could have talked about it when we were actually children...” - Catherine Guedalia A very special thanks to the Sprint Foundation for making possible this brochure and more! If you’d like to help, call 1-855-USA-BRAT!
  • 2. Not all children are resilient. They’re survivors, sure, but that doesn’t mean they’re not hurting or don’t need your guidance. Even if they’re making straight A’s or a boatload of money as an adult. What you see on the outside is not always what they feel on the inside. Most military/TCK- connected parents did not grow up that way. If you think the stresses of military life and moving are tough on an adult, imagine navigating those challenges while your brain is still forming! And the challenges don’t stop when a child loses their I.D. card - some are just beginning. Brats Without Borders knows what brats and TCKs are feeling. We provide programs, resources, and training based on over 100 years of brat/TCK experiences. People learn in different ways. Some like movies, others books, even more prefer face-to-face conversations. That’s why Brats Without Borders offers a plethora of resources for brats, their parents, and professionals to help them be "the best that they can be." Here are just a few: V "BRATS: Our Journey Home" - award- winning documentary, narrated by Kris Kristofferson, directed by Army brat Donna Musil, featuring General Norman Schwarzkopf V The Military Brat Library - one-of-a- kind collection of books/films celebrating and exploring the lives of brats and TCKs V BRATS Workshops™ for Adults/Teens - training sessions on "being a brat" for parents and professionals and transitioning out of the system or home from overseas for teens V Our famous "I’m a BRAT!" Buttons V And much more, including the upcoming BRATS Curriculum™! Since 1999, Brats Without Borders has been studying and supporting current and adult Military Brats and "Third Culture Kids" (children raised in multiple countries). In film screenings, town-hall meetings, and questionnaires, thousands of brats and TCKs of all ages, races, and branches of service have told us what they want, what they feel, and what they need. (Resulting in the largest qualitatative database to date on growing up brat.) Now, we’re passing on what we’ve learned, so this generation doesn’t fall through the cracks... so they’re better prepared to build on their strengths and face the challenges... so they understand that they’re not alone, they do belong, and their service and sacrifices are appreciated. Our Mission To help military brats and third culture kids thrive, not just survive! To accomplish this mission, we provide research, training, and resources that: (1) encourages a sense of community among brats/TCKs; (2) celebrates their collective history and contributions; (3) examines the gifts and challenges of their unique subculture; (4) acknowledges their service and sacrifice; and (5) advocates on their behalf! Operation Military Brat "B.R.A.T." is not a bad word! It’s an historic, time-honored reference to military children based on the acronym “British Regimental Attached Traveler.” There are currently 2 million "active duty" brats. An estimated 5% or 15 million Americans are adult military brats. Because Children Serve, Too! Raising Awareness Preparing Families Developing Resources Brats Without Borders P.O. Box 9186 Denver, CO 80209 USA +1 855-USA-BRAT (872-2728) info@USAbrat.org www.USAbrat.org