Welcome to the 2026 Military Family Building Survey

Presented by Amazon Military Affairs | In Collaboration with Syracuse University’s IVMF

We are honored to invite you to participate in our annual national study. Whether you serve on Active Duty, in the National Guard or Reserve, are a Veteran or Retiree, or are a military spouse or family member—your lived experience is essential.

Family building in the military takes many paths. Whether your journey involves natural conception, fertility care (ART), adoption, foster care, surrogacy, pregnancy or infant loss, or if you are child-free by choice or circumstance—your story counts, and your voice belongs here.

How We Use Your Voice

The data gathered through this survey powers our educational resources, support programs, and national advocacy efforts. We translate your experiences into actionable research and policy recommendations that we bring directly to Congressional offices, DoD leaders, and healthcare stakeholders. Please answer based on your past or present experiences, including perspectives on your spouse or partner’s journey where prompted.

Important Safety & Scope Information
  • 100% Voluntary: Your participation is completely up to you. You may skip any question you prefer not to answer or close the survey at any time.
  • Not an Official Reporting Channel: This survey is used exclusively for research and advocacy. It is not a formal platform for requesting emergency medical assistance, submitting official complaints to the VA or Department of Defense, or reporting sexual assault or harassment.
    • If you are facing an emergency or mental health crisis, please dial 911 or reach the Military/Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 (Press 1).

Protecting Your Privacy & Confidentiality
  • Complete Institutional Separation: We will never share individual survey responses with the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, military chains of command, or healthcare providers.
  • Anonymized Reporting Only: Survey findings are only published or presented to policymakers in aggregate, de-identified summaries. BMFN will never publish details that could reasonably identify you.
  • Protecting Your Personal Data: We do not track or collect IP addresses. To safeguard your privacy, please do not type specific staff names, medical record numbers, or identifying details into open-ended text fields.

Statement of Consent

By selecting "Next" to begin, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, are connected to the military (service member, veteran, or spouse/partner), and voluntarily agree to participate under the terms outlined above.

Please allow approximately 20-30 minutes to complete the survey fully.

Thank you for answering the call for better support, for your time, for your honesty, and for helping us ensure every military family gets the support they deserve. Better support starts with your story.
 
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