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EFMP & Me Online Tool Empowers Military Families With Special Needs

Article | June 2020

For families with special needs, the Department of Defense Office of Special Needs Exceptional Family Member Program provides support and resources to help you thrive in military life. Now, the new EFMP & Me online tool, available through Military OneSource, expands and tailors support to help you quickly navigate services, connect with resources and advocate for yourself or your family member with special needs ‒ anytime, anywhere.

EFMP Brand Rollout Toolkit

October 2020
Get updated Exceptional Family Member Program products and resources. This toolkit is for service providers, military leaders and command who support or influence military families with special medical or educational. …
Podcast

Exceptional Family Member Program Overview

Podcast | May 2022
Learn about benefits and services available to military families with special needs through the Office of Special Needs, the Exceptional Family Member Program and the EFMP & Me tool.
Essentials

Adults With Special Needs – The Essentials

Essentials | March 2022

When you have an adult family member that needs care, services may seem hard to find. But the truth is, individuals with disabilities and their families now have more options to plan for housing, work, finances and more.

Podcast

EFMP and the Medical Component

Podcast | May 2022
Learn about the medical component of EFMP including managing paperwork and keeping up with changes to ensure smooth transitions. Information on organizational tools and other resources is provided.
Podcast

Education Special Needs and Early Intervention Services

Podcast | May 2022
Get info and resources associated with educational special needs, early intervention services and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including education checklists on the EFMP & Me tool.
Essentials

Exceptional Family Member Program – The Essentials

Essentials | August 2022

Managing the care and services for a family member with special needs is a lot easier with the right support. Get support — enroll in the military-wide Exceptional Family Member Program.

Article

Accessing and Updating Your Military OneSource Account

Article | February 2022

With the breadth of information publicly available on Military OneSource, you may wonder why you need a Military OneSource account, how to update your password or who to contact if you need help troubleshooting your account. Behind the Military OneSource login, you get access to many tools and additional content.

General

Office of Special Needs EFMP

General | May 2022
The Defense Department Office of Military Community and Family Policy, Office of Special Needs produced the. …
Podcast

EFMP Support Through Podcasts

Podcast | May 2022
Learn about the Exceptional Family Member Program and a podcast series created by the Office of Special Needs — for family members, service members, service providers and leaders.
Article

Spring Clean Your EFMP SCOR

Article | April 2021

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.

Podcast

Medical and Education Transitions of a PCS Move

Podcast | May 2022
EFMP families may face unique challenges and concerns during a PCS move. Get insight on smoothing medical and education transitions that can arise when moving to a new state or a new country.
Podcast

Building a Support System

Podcast | May 2022
Navigating military life, particularly with a family member with special needs, can be overwhelming. Learn how to overcome challenges, find and use resources, and make lifelong connections.
Podcast

Preparing for Deployments

Podcast | May 2022
Each deployment is different, and every family member may react differently to deployment. Being prepared can ease stress and help you look ahead to reunion and reintegration.
Podcast

Advocating for Yourself and Others

Podcast | May 2022
Learning to advocate for yourself or others takes time and practice. EFMP experts break down the process into simple steps and share plenty of stories and tips to illustrate how you can become a great advocate.
Podcast

Caregiving

Podcast | May 2022
Caring for a family member with special needs can take an emotional and physical toll. Get information about self-care, asking for help and building community.

EDIS BRAND ROLLOUT TOOLKIT

June 2022
  Get updated Educational and Developmental Intervention Services products and resources. This toolkit is for service providers, military leaders and command who support or influence military families with children ages 0-3 who. …