Exceptional Family Member Program
The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for certain qualified families that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical and personnel services to families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services. Enrollment also allows special needs to be considered in the military personnel assignment process.
Enrollment Procedures
The Soldier contacts the nearest Army medical treatment facility EFMP point of contact to begin the assessment process and obtain the enrollment forms. Once the forms are completed, they are forwarded to the appropriate regional medical command for coding. The regional medical command enrolls eligible Active Army Soldiers in EFMP. They notify Army National Guard and Reserve personnel agencies of eligible AGR Soldiers who then enroll them in the program.
Resources
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Parent Training and Information Centers
American Camp Association (ACA) Standards at a Glance
Respite Care
