Special Needs – Resources

The Exceptional Family Member Program

There are many resources to help military families with special needs. But where do you start? Here are some top resources, services and programs.

A first step is to know what resources and services are available. Then you can learn how to access them. Your local Exceptional Family Member Program, EFMP Family Support provider(s) can help you with this.

You can find the nearest installation EFMP Family Support office at MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. Your installation EFMP Family Support provider can assist you with:

• Learning what military and community support services are available at your present or new duty station.
• Providing information, referrals and non-clinical case management to access .
• Identification and enrollment of your family member(s) referrals to your local medical treatment facility.

Each military service branch has EFMP resources. Here are links by branch:

• Army Exceptional Family Member Program
• Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program
• Navy Exceptional Family Member Program
• Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program

You may also enroll at MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. Visit Military OneSource’s Exceptional Family Member Program to find out even more.