An Exceptional Family Member is a Family member with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling, and meets the eligibility criteria.

Soldiers* with Exceptional Family Members are required to register for EFMP and keep enrollment information current. This way, Family needs will be considered during the OCONUS assignments process.

If you’re eligible for EFMP services, Family members must be screened and enrolled when they accompany authorized Soldiers on OCONUS assignments. Screenings include medical records review for all Family members and developmental screening for all children aged 72 months and younger.

For more information about EFMP, contact the EFMP point of contact through your nearest Army medical treatment facility.

*Who must enroll in the program?

(1) Active Army

(2) U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program

(3) Army National Guard (ARNG) AGR personnel serving under the authority of 10 USC and 32 USC.

Department of the Army civilian employees does not enroll in the program.

You must identify dependent children with special education and medically related service needs and, Family members with medical needs each time they process for an assignment to a location outside the United States, where Family member travel is authorized at government expense.

Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) EFMP

The EFMP program has grown tremendously over the years and is now a comprehensive, coordinated multi-agency program helping meet the needs of the Exceptional Family Member (EFM). The Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) EFMP web address was updated recently to establish a standard registration process for Families and guidance for maneuvering through the enrollment procedures. Families have access to concise information about WAMC EFMP support. Visit WAMC EFMP for access to Enrollment, Screening, and any necessary Forms related to the Exceptional Family Member Program.  To reach the WAMC EFMP Clinic by phone, please call +1 (910)907-3367.

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• On and off-post agencies and support groups
• Educational workshops and recreational activities
• Relocation services
• Support counseling for family members
• Respite care services
• Administrative assistance with deletions and deferments of assignments
• Educational and medical advocacy for needed services
• Facilitating exceptions to policy for housing

Meets virtually the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For additional details or to register for this support group, call +1 (910)907-3405.

• DD 2792-1 EFMP Special Education Summary (.pdf)
• DD 2792 EFMP Medical Summary (.pdf)

“Enrollment in the program will allow me to select a duty station” The program ensures that the sponsor will be assigned to a location where appropriate services exist. Branch will begin the nominative process and Family enrollment information will be forwarded to the gaining installation medical treatment facility’s EFMP point-of-contact, who will assess area resources based on enrolled conditions. If services are available, the assignment process will move forward.

“I will not be eligible for an overseas accompanied assignment as an EFMP sponsor” Overseas screening is the same for all Families anticipating accompanied orders. If the special needs of the family member can be met by the gaining installation, an accompanied assignment may be authorized.

Examples (not limited to the list below):

1. SM requests to be accelerated on the waiting list due to a fragile medical condition of a Family member and resulting need to be close to the medical treatment facility.
2. SM requests to move to a larger home or to a single level home due to a medical condition.
3. SM requests ADA modifications (estimated over $500).
4. SM requests to live in a particular school district for the benefit of a special needs child.
5. SM requests to move to a different home due to allergies, etc.

For required documents and additional information contact Corvias Military Living.

• Cumberland County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (910)678-2440
• Bladen County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (910)862-4136 ext. 154
• Hoke County Schools Director of Special Education +1 (910)875-8009
• Harnett County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Programs +1 (910)893-8151
• Lee County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (919)774-6226
• Moore County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (910)947-2342
• Robeson County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (910)735-2220
• Sampson County Schools Director of Exceptional Children’s Program +1 (910)592-1401

The CYS enrollment process is a 3-step process:

1. Intake
2. Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) case review. Parent may be required to attend this meeting.  Learn more about SNAP (pdf).
3. Placement Notification

• Educational Directory for Children with Special Needs: Early Intervention
• Educational Directory for Children with Special Needs: School-Age
• DoD Special Needs Parent Tool Kit (.pdf)
• Sample Record Keeping Worksheet
• Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR) for Eldercare (.pdf)
• Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR) for Adults with Special Health Care Needs (.pdf)
• Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR) for Children with Special Health Care Needs (.pdf)
• Tornado Safety and Preparedness
• EFMP Quick Reference Guide (.pdf)
• Autism Resources for Military Families (.pdf)
• Additional Resources