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ENROLLMENT FORMS
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program per MCO P1754.4A.  The aim of the program is to help monitors at Headquarters Marine Corps ensure consideration of family members with long-term medical needs (including physical and emotional) or any special education needs of the Exceptional Family Member in the assignment process. The family member must be enrolled in DEERS and reside with sponsor (exceptions include geographical bachelors and family members receiving inpatient care or living in an educational setting).



WELCOME LETTER FROM THE PROGRAM MANAGER: Click [ here ] to download this 476 KB Word document.

> THE CONTINUUM OF CARE – The program provides a continuum of care for our enrolled families in order to ensure the best quality of support. [ more ]

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(858) 577-4668 • Bldg. 2525 • E-mail: smbmiramarmcas.mcas.efmp@usmc.mil
Mon-Fri (8am-4pm) Appointments are recommended

Deanna Angel, LCSW
Program Manager
June Baxter
Admin
Carletta Vicain, MFT
Trainer/Outreach
Sandy Ramos, MA
Caseworker
Mercedes Carmona
Caseworker


Enrolling in EFMP

ENROLLMENT CRITERIA Click [ here ] to download this 56KB pdf.

    THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
    The EFMP Program facilitates the enrollment process
    .  We offer help in the preparation of the forms, review completed forms for accuracy, and forward the enrollment package to the Central Screening Committee.
    As a sponsor, you are responsible for contacting your EFMP and enrolling all family members with chronic medical, psychological, and educational problems requiring special services and maintaining a copy of the EFM forms.  Reviewing completed applications and updating forms every two years or as your family status change.  You are also responsible for dis-enrolling when divorce, or
    EFMP is deceased, medical or educational needs no longer exist, or the family member no longer reside with the sponsor.

    What are my responsibilities?

    1. Please complete an EFMP Supplemental Authorization for Disclosure of Medical Information to Installation EFMP
    Personnel form.
    2.
    Update your enrollment every three years by completing and submitting DD 2792 and DD 2792-1 forms to your EFMP office.

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS
    The enrollment forms, DD Form 2792 (download) Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary and
    DD Form 2792-1(download)
    Exceptional Family Member Education/Early Intervention Summary are available on the Internet at:


    DD FORM 2792 (download)   Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary
    Needs to be completed and signed by the service member or spouse and verified by an EFMP Coordinator.  A personal note and/or additional information may be included.  The medical summary should be completed and signed by the medical provider (military or civilian).  The sponsor should review for accuracy and completeness.  A signed functional Medical Summary must be included for all children, even when no medical condition is apparent.

    This form includes the following:

    • ADDENDUM 1: Asthma / Reactive Airway Disease Summary
       This section is to be completed and signed by a medical provider (military or civilian) if the family member has a history of asthma or reaction airway disease.

    • ADDENDUM 2: Mental Health Summary
      This section is to be completed by the mental health provider (military or civilian) if the family member has a history associated with mental health.

    DD FORM 2792-1 (download) Exceptional Family Member Special Education /Early Intervention Summary
    This form is to be completed and signed by a school official or early intervention provider (if the child is younger than 3).  A legible copy of the current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) must be submitted. 
    A letter or report from the school or early intervention providers may be included.  If enrolling a school age child with medical needs only, a school official or early intervention provider must endorse page 1 of the special education/early intervention summary documenting that there are no special educational needs.

    EFMP SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION TO INSTALLATION EFMP PERSONNEL Form
    (Click here).

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Respite Care


  • All EFMP families are eligible for up to 40 hours of Respite Care (per family) per month (if needed).
  • Respite Care is intended to provide “temporary rest periods” for family members with disabilities or who are responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities.  Respite Care should not be used to subsidize child care while spouse is working or attending school.
  • Families need to apply for respite. For the respite applications please contact your EFMP case worker.
    Contact information below.

For MARADMIN Respite Care information, click [ here ].

For a Respite Care Reimbursement Form, click [ here ].

For a Respite Care Letter from HQ, click [ here ].

For a Respite Care Policy • June 2010, click [ here ].


For more information on the program and to determine eligibility, please visit the EFMP office located at Bldg. 2525.
For additional information, please contact the EFMP office at (858) 577-4668.


School Related Information:
MCAS Miramar School Liaisons www.miramar.usmc.mil/schoolliaison.asp

SAN DIEGO SCHOOLS INFORMATION
San Diego City Schools www.sandi.net
San Diego City Schools Special Education Ombudsperson (619) 725-8187
   www.sandi.net/2045109259392153/site/default,asp
San Diego City School Special Education Programs www.sandi.net/20451072011451330/site/default.asp

POWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
Poway School District www.powayusd.com
Poway Special Education www.powayusd.com/Depts/SpecialEd/

SAN DIEGO PUBLIC COUNTY SCHOOLS INFORMATION
San Diego County of Education www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/


Events:
Quarterly Newsletter

EFMP Headquarters Newsletter

Special Needs Forum

AUTISM: Putting The Pieces Together • A 3-Part Training Series


Resources:

ARMED SERVICES YMCA (ASYMCA): Family outreach and support, monthly support groups for EFM families (with FREE childcare!)
(858) 751-5755 www.asymcasd.org

CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES: A statewide program that treats children with certain physical limitations and chronic health conditions or disease. http://www.dhs.ca.gov/pcfh/cms/ccs/

CHILDCARE REFERRALS: Military Childcare referrals (877) 235-6002 and YMCA (800) 481-2151.

DOD SPECIAL NEEDS TOOLKIT: Comprehensive information and tools to help military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements. http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/

EXTENDED CARE HEALTH OPTION (ECHO): A supplemental program to the TRICARE Basic Program which provides eligible active duty family members with an additional resources. http://www.tricare.mil/echo/default.cfm

LINCOLN MANAGEMENT EFM SOCIAL CLUB: Call (858) 505-4136 x 231 for information on monthly and seasonal social activities for EFM families.

MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING: Information about housing, private sector housing, and housing relocation and referral services. (619) 556-8443. http://www.cnrswhousing.navy.mil/mfh/default.htm

NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (NICHCY): NICHCY serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth. http://www.nichcy.org/index.html

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER: Serving people with developmental disabilities and their families. Also provides Early Start services for children 0-3 years at risk for developmental delays. (858) 576-2996 or (800) 282-8252. http://www.sdrc.org

STOMP (SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF MILITARY PARENTS): A federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs. (800) 572-7368. www.stompproject.org

TASK (TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS): TASK is a Parent Training and Information Center that parents and professionals can turn to for assistance in seeking and obtaining needed early intervention, educational, medical or therapeutic support service for children. (619) 794-2947. www.taskca.org

UCP ONE-STOP RESOURCE GUIDES: A one-stop shop of resources for every U.S. state and territory. These state-based guides provide thorough contact information on every state agency as well as state and local disability organizations for all age groups. http://www.ucp.org


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