The Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed
to assist sailors by addressing the special needs of their exceptional family
members (EFM) during the assignment process. Special needs include any special
medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational requirement,
wheelchair accessibility, adaptive equipment or assistive technology devices and
services.
The goal of the EFMP is to ensure the special needs of the EFM
can be met at a new assignment location. EFMP enrollment information enables
Navy detailers to proactively consider a family member's special need
requirements during the assignment process and to pinpoint the assignment to a
location with appropriate resources that address the special needs. Successful
implementation requires up-to-date enrollment information and extensive
coordination among the personnel, medical, and educational communities.
EFMP enrollment is mandatory and required immediately upon
identification of a special need. DD Form 2792, Exceptional Family Member
Medical and Educational Summary and DD Form 2792-1, Exceptional Family Member
Special Education/Early Intervention Summary are used for enrollment. These
forms can be found on the EFM Connections website listed in
Contacts.
Command points of contact and Navy medical treatment facility
(MTF) EFMP coordinators can assist service and family members with the
enrollment process. EFMP Co-ordinators are listed in Contacts.
RELOCATION
TIPS: PRIOR TO LEAVING YOUR AREA:
*Review your child's confidential and
cumulative folders of school records for accuracy.
-Make changes
and updates as needed.
-Ask for removal of any records that no
longer apply or are appropriate.
*Request copies of all school records 60
days prior to transfer.
It is recommended that servicemembers with
school-age special needs children hand-carry the following:
*A copy of the
child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service
Plan (IFSP).
*A summary of educational activities and performances for the
current school year.
*Medical and diagnostic records.
*Notes to/from
school or medical personnel.
*Homework and classwork samples.