Wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Authorization is shown on the veteran's separation document.
Women eligible for membership in the VFW are also eligible for membership in the Ladies Auxiliary. Members must be citizens of the United States and at least sixteen years of age.
Junior Girls Unit Members are daughters, foster daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters, sisters, half-sisters, foster sisters, or stepsisters of persons eligible for the VFW. They must be unmarried and between the age of six and sixteen.