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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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

The Exceptional Family Member Program: Three Parts Working Together

Jan. 26, 2021, 2:44 p.m. 3 minute read 27,645 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 71,311 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 43,109 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 25,070 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.