Volusia County Hosts and Leads Regional Forum with Other Counties to Strengthen Support for Veterans

Posted On: April 17, 2026

Volusia County's Veterans Services Division hosted and led a leadership forum this afternoon, bringing together directors and managers from seven other county Veterans Services divisions across the region to further strengthen how local governments serve veterans and their dependents. Held at American Legion Post 6 in DeLand, the forum provided a collaborative setting for participants to exchange ideas, evaluate current approaches, and explore opportunities to enhance services.

Throughout the afternoon, participants engaged in focused discussions centered on improving service delivery, addressing operational challenges, and identifying strategies to strengthen the resources available to those who have served. The forum also fostered the exchange of best practices and opened the door for continued partnerships aimed at improving outcomes across counties.

This forum is part of the County's Volusia Values Veterans Program, an initiative designed to strengthen support and enhance service delivery for veterans and their families through collaboration and community engagement.

Volusia County is home to approximately 50,000 veterans, and in 2025 alone, its Veterans Services Division assisted more than 16,000 veterans and their dependents through in-person services. The County also maintains the largest number of veteran services officers among Florida's county governments, strengthening its ability to connect veterans with the resources they need.

The division assists current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with their dependents, in navigating and accessing benefits such as compensation, pensions, and other support services they have earned. With offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, and New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County Veterans Services remains accessible to those it serves. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/veterans.