Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP): Family Support

► Click here to e-mail EFMP: Family Support
► ⚠ Click here to register online for an initial Family Support consult

EFMP Family Support offers specialized assistance to EFMP families (both on and off base) with access to care, school support with special education and accommodations, federal and state benefits (i.e. Social Security) and Medicaid waivers for respite, as well as inclusive and specialized recreation opportunities.

     
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LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS

Locations

EFMP at the Service Member & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
· 9059 Gardner Loop  (Lewis-Main) | Phone: +1(253)967-5797

EFMP at McChord Field
· Bldg. 100, COL Joe Jackson Blvd. (McChord Field) | Phone: +1(253)967-5797
· Thursday only for this location

Directions

• Walking Directions: CARES - MAMC EFMP - DHR EFMP (SFAC)
• Driving Directions: CARES
• Driving Directions: SFAC

JBLM CARES

Center for Autism Resources, Education and Services (CARES)
JBLM CARES is the DoD's first Autism Center!
· Bldg. 6993 Jackson Ave. (Lewis-Main) | Phone: +1(253)967-5797
· By appointment only

EFMP Medical

Enrollments

• MTF EFMP Army POC: Madigan Army Medical Center
• MTF EFMP Air Force POC: McChord Clinic: +1 (253) 982-3350 
• Family Member Medical Summary
  Instructions for DD Form 2792
  DD Form 2792 (Form - For Enrollment / Renewal)
• Special Education / Early Intervention Summary
  Instructions for DD Form 2792-1
  DD Form 2792-1 (Form - For Enrollment / Renewal) 

Education

• ⚠ IEP/504 Support
   
• ⚠ Education Directory for Special Needs 0 to 21 by State
   
• ⚠ Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (IFSP)
   
• ⚠ WA Code for IEPs (Adopted federal legislation, IDEA)
   
• ⚠ DoED - 504 Guidelines

Benefits

• ⚠ Social Security FAQs
• ⚠ Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) for Incapacitated 
• ⚠ Military SBP Annuity to Special Needs Trust (SNT) ​​​​​​

State

• ⚠ Washington Department of Social & Health Services
  Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Medicaid Waiver Eligibility
• ⚠ DDA Eligibility
• ⚠ DDA - How to Apply

HELPFUL RESOURCES