Special Needs

When you have a family member with special needs, you have a whole set of special considerations and an extra roster of must-dos to be a good guardian of your family. At Military OneSource, we're here to help – assisting with special education, financial planning, child care and much more to help your family thrive.

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Spring Clean Your EFMP SCOR

April 8, 2021, 3:10 p.m. 3 minute read 40 views

Keeping your Special Care Organizational Record organized and up to date makes it easy for you to use and ready if someone needs to step into your role as a caregiver.

The Exceptional Family Member Program: Three Parts Working Together

Jan. 26, 2021, 2:44 p.m. 3 minute read 31,460 views

EFMP is made up of three separate components. Learn how these parts work together to benefit service members who have a family member with special needs.

Tax Breaks for Families With Special Needs

Jan. 6, 2021, 1:54 p.m. 3 minute read 72,924 views

If you are filing taxes on behalf of yourself or a family member with special needs, you may be eligible for certain tax breaks.

Keeping Your Child Healthy and Engaged Over the Summer

Dec. 2, 2020, 1:30 p.m. 2 minute read 43,988 views

A little leisure is much needed when school lets out; however, children with special needs thrive with a little structure. It’s beneficial to maintain a routine during the summer as a way to keep your child learning and developing healthy habits.

Special Education Programs and Resources for Military Families

Nov. 30, 2020, 1:00 a.m. 4 minute read 25,895 views

Families with special needs have a wide range of programs and services available for both family members with special needs and their caregivers. Here is a sampling of the various resources and tools available to you through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, or OSEP.

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