87FSS Events Calendar
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) – FAMILY SERVICES
Military and Family Support Center
Bldg. 3435 Broidy Rd
JB MDL McGuire
609.754.3154
EFMP One-Stop Office (Family Support)
Bldg. 3458 Neely Road (inside the 87th Medical Group Clinic)
JB MDL McGuire
609.754.9290
LIKE us on our JB MDL EFMP One-Stop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JBMDLEFMP
What is EFMP?
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a coordinated effort to support military families that have at least one family member with exceptional needs by providing information and community services referrals, educate families on community resources and assists families with accessing them. Resource information to include: national & local services, early intervention & child care options, offers recreational and educational events, Respite Care Information/Options, conducts Family Needs Assessments & Family Service Plans (DD 3054), Relocation Assistance and School Information on Special Education.
Who is an EFM?
An Exceptional Family Member is defined as one, regardless of age, who has a disability that limits the ability to function on a daily basis and required ongoing counseling, training, education, therapy and treatment. Some examples of disabilities include: Asthma, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Mental Health Disorders, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairments, Specific Learning Disabilities, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Impairment.
How to enroll in EFMP?
All EFMs complete a DD Form 2792. In addition, guardians of minors complete DP Form 2792-1. "Google" these forms online or pick them up at any of the 87th Medical Group EFMP One-Stop Offices.
EFMP & ME
An online tool for military families with special needs; offering 24/7 access to information that is tailored to individual needs through checklists.
These checklists provide steps, resources and tips to navigate through topics such as:
- Preparing for a PCS or Deployment
- Navigating special educational and medical needs
- Getting organized and enrolled in EFMP
Sign up to find information, connect with services, advocate for yourself and family members by visiting the website: https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil/
MILITARY ONESOURCE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR A FULL YEAR AFTER SEPARATING FROM THE MILITARY
Washington, D.C., (Aug. 13, 2018) —The Department of Defense (DoD) announced extended eligibility for Military OneSource benefits from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life. This change goes into effect 13 Aug 18 in accordance with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019.
As a DoD program, Military OneSource offers a wide range of services designed exclusively for the military community. Services include help with relocation, tax support, financial planning, health and wellness coaching, as well as confidential non-medical counseling and specialty consultations for spouse employment, education, adoption, elder care, special needs and much more.
EFMP - MEDICAL
609.754.9752 / 609.754.9622
Enrolls sponsors in EFMP and manages enrollment forms, submits Q-Code letters to MPF for updated personnel files, contacts EFMP families at least annually for updates, submit DD-2792 changes and updates health changes, processes all PCS clearances, CONUS and OCONUS, EFMP verification for Tricare ECHO enrollment, and assist with referral management and medical coordination.
EFMP - FAMILY SUPPORT
609.754.9290 / 3154
• Family support
• Information & referral
• Host EFMP Specific events
EFMP One-Stop
Located within the 87th Medical Group Clinic. In addition to the EFMP-Family Support Coordinator, the EFMP One-Stop provides:
Military Family Support 360 Project
609.754.9242 / 609.754.9218
SPAN’s Military Family 360 Support Center is a one-stop center assisting military families — active duty and retired military and National Guard and Reserve personnel throughout New Jersey, who have infants, toddlers, children and youth ages birth to 26 with disabilities. Military Family Support 360 assists military families by: developing a family plan to address concerns; assisting with access to family resources; offering training sessions on advocacy for accessing quality services, health care, education; offering family to family emotional support and information; linking you to leadership opportunities to ensure the family voice in decisions about military assistance programs and services.
School Liaison Officer (SLO)
609.754.9656
Military families who move to the Joint Base can meet with the school liaison specialists to discuss the schools and district options available to them. Develops and coordinates partnerships between military leadership, parents, local schools, and communities. Educates school administrators, counselors and educators on the military lifestyle and how it impacts the military connected child, addresses concerns between military families and schools, information on educational options for K-12 children (special needs schools, home school, charter school, private school).
Funded by US Department of Education Office Special Education Programs via SPAN's Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
