The EFMP is designed to assist servicemembers in providing for
special needs of their EFM before, during, and after relocation required by a
change of duty assignment.
Enrollment in the Exceptional family Member
Program (EFMP)is a mandatory requirement for all family members who possess a
physical, educational, or social challenge, no matter how minor.
Most
significant medical challenges are directed to the Medical Centers in
Charleston, SC (65 miles) and Savannah GA (45 miles). A Regional Shriner's
Hospital designed for pediatric orthopaedic care is located in Greenville, SC (5
hours from MCAS).
All EFMP's should contact Program Coordinator prior to
acceptance of orders to ensure service availability. EFMP Package
forwarded prior to arrival is highly encouraged.
The Sylvan Learning
Center is the leading provider of K-12 tutoring services throughout the US,
Canada, and Europe. At Sylvan, we create confident, independent
students by discovering and targeting the causes of academic frustrations. Using
the results of a comprehensive Skills Assessment, we create a personalized
curriculum that addresses and eliminates underlying issues. Through positive
reinforcement and our unique instructional method known as Mastery Learning, we
ensure that each student achieves success. What's more, academic success
translates into improved confidence and enthusiasm for learning ? qualities that
help students well beyond their years in school. By working in partnership with
parents and schools, Sylvan prepares students for challenges and opportunities
ahead. For more information please click on contacts/topics in this
subject.
An early intervention service is located in Beaufort at the
Health Link for Children. The Health Link for Children conduct evaluations,
provides referrals as well as some services within their facility.
BabyNet is a program that provides services to infants and
toddlers,
birth to three years of age, with developmental
delays or diagnosed
disabilities. Children may be eligible for BabyNet if they are
learning or developing slowly. Children who meet eligibility criteria
are served regardless of family income or nationality. Early
Intervention services are based upon the child's needs and may include physical
therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or assistive
technology.
BabyNet provides services to eligible children and their
families based upon an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that is
developed with the family, the service coordinator and the professional
providing services/therapies.
BabyNet is a partnership between parents
and providers who
Share the goal to provide the most appropriate service to
infants, toddlers, and their families, and to help the child move toward his
or her fullest potential.
BabyNet collaborates with the following
agencies to provide
comprehensive Early Intervention Service:
South
Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
South Carolina
Department of Disabilities and Special Needs South Carolina Department of
Education
South Carolina Department of Social Services
South Carolina
Department of Mental Health
South Carolina Department of Health &
Environmental Control
South Carolina Commission for the Blind
South
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Parents Reaching Out to
Parents of South Carolina, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization which
provides information and training about education to families of children with
all types of disabilities.
PRO-Parents believes parents can be the best
advocates for their children. Experienced advisors assist parents to
become more aware of their rights and responsibilities through telephone
counseling, workshops and written material. With confidence and
knowledge, parents can then participate as equal partners with professionals on
behalf of their children.
For list of private providers please contact
TRICARE or EFMP Coordinator by utilizing the contacts/links in this section.