The Enrollment Process
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) assists Active Duty Service Members in managing the demands of a military career and care of a family member with special needs, whether medical, emotional or educational.

The program gives consideration to the special needs of the family member during the assignment process and helps facilitate the continuity of care for the EFM.

Who qualifies for EFMP?
An Exceptional Family Member is any dependent enrolled in DEERS & MCTFS who requires special medical or educational services based upon a diagnosed chronic physical, intellectual, or emotional need. 

Enrollment in EFMP is MANDATORY per MCO 1754.4B and SECNAV INST 1754.5B. HOW DO I ENROLL?

• Ensure family member is enrolled in DEERS/MCTFS
• Contact the nearest EFMP office for enrollment forms,  assistance and information
Or . . .
• Download forms from our Website: http://www.mccsmiramar.com/exceptional_family_member.html
• These are the required enrollment forms:
  
  
• DD Form 2792-1(download) Special Education/ Early Intervention Summary (must be completed and signed by a school official for ALL children in school whether or not they are enrolled in a special education program). For children 3 and under only completed if the child has an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
  A copy of the current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or (IFSP) must be submitted.
  
  
• DD FORM 2792 (download) Medical Summary (must be completed for all enrollees even if the Exceptional Family Member is a child enrolling for educational reasons).

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

ADDENDUM 2 Mental Health Summary
This section is to be completed by the mental health provider if the family member has a history associated with mental health.
• When forms are complete, return the forms to the EFMP office for processing.
  
  
BENEFITS
• Family support through an assigned Case Worker
• Eligibility for USMC installations respite care
• Eligibility for the Tricare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)
• Support at IEP meetings
• Special housing consideration, based upon medical necessity
• Continuation on location for Marine families who qualify
• EFMP attorney assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Support groups and family events
• Workshops and trainings
• Resources, referrals and more!

UPDATES AND DISENROLLMENT
The sponsor is responsible for updating EFMP paperwork every three years or sooner for any enrollment changes such as; diagnosis or if there is a change in family status. Failure to update does not disenroll you from the EFM Program. To disenroll the DD Form 2792 must be signed by EFM’s physician annotating that enrollment is no longer needed. For a change in family status such as divorce or death, please contact the EFMP office for guidance.



Respite Care provides “temporary rest periods” (no more than 6 consecutive hours) for family members with a disability or responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities.  Respite care is available to all Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program participants to receive up to 40 hours per month of respite care services. For more information, please call the EFMP office.

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Newsletters:
• Quarterly Newsletter
• EFMP Headquarters Newsletter

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Workshops / Classes:
• EFMP Information Hour

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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/

• CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Policies and criteria for retention and promotion of pupils from one grade to the next. http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/pr/faqppr.asp

• 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

• SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUDSPERSON: Facilitates on behalf of families and staff in the resolution of special education issues. (619) 725-8187

• SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION HOTLINE: (619) 725-7057

• SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/speced/welcome.asp

• 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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