Exceptional Family Member Program
Caring for a Family member with special needs can be challenging, especially while serving in the military. The Exceptional Family Member Program is here to make sure no Family faces it alone.
EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works in partnership with various military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational and medical support, and personnel services to Families with special needs. An Exceptional Family Member is a Family member (child or adult) with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disability that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling.
EFMP has two main sides. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Army Community Service provides Family Support including help finding resources, setting goals, and connecting with schools, Child & Youth Services, and local programs. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital administers the medical side and handles enrollment, updates, and overseas screenings.
For more information about EFMP, view the Nov. 6, 2026, EFMP Town Hall below, or visit the MWR website ✪ and the BACH website ✪.