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.

Benefits Resources

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UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

EFMP: RESOURCES, OPTIONS, CONSULTATIONS (ROC) – THE ESSENTIALS

Special Education and Child Care – The Essentials

Support for Families – The Essentials

Adults With Special Needs – The Essentials

LATEST CONTENT

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An Overview of Adults With Special Needs

September 9, 2020 @ 5:30 PM 4 MIN READ 39819 Views

Supporting adult family members with complex needs may involve collaboration with a variety of support systems and community-based services.

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Person-Centered Planning

September 9, 2020 @ 5:25 PM 4 MIN READ 34261 Views

Person-center planning is a military-supported initiative to help individuals with disabilities direct their own lives — with options to plan housing, work, finances and more.

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Understanding Special Education Funding for Military Children

September 9, 2020 @ 5:23 PM 4 MIN READ 1886 Views

Federal Impact Aid helps school districts cover the cost of educating military children, including those who require special education services. Learn more about this funding and how it may be spent.

Benefits for Families with Special Needs

September 9, 2020 @ 5:21 PM 5 MIN READ 30078 Views

There are federal and state programs committed to providing additional assistance for families with special needs. As a military family, you also can count on the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP, and Military OneSource special needs specialty consultants.