Personnal assigned to Offutt AFB with an exceptional family member are mandated to contact the Special Needs Indentification section of the Offutt Life Skills Office (formerly EFMP).
Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination (SNIAC)
The spirit and intent of the SNIAC process is to ensure military sponsors are assigned to locations where family member's special medical, mental health, or educational needs can be met, helping the Air Force member maintain a world wide assignment status.
A special needs family member is limited to the active duty member's spouse, child, or other military recognized dependent with special medical, mental health, or educational needs requiring specialized care.
Installation Helping Agencies & Programs
Give Parents a Break (GPAB): Funded by the Air Force Aid Society for families who are experiencing stress due to a spouse TDY, remote tour, having a child with special needs and challenging circumstances of health and well being. The Child Development Center provides care for children from 1-12 years of age. Reservations and a certificate are required to take advantage of GPAB. Certificates can be issued by the Family Support Center, First Sergeants, medical providers and the Child Development Center.
Respite Care: A "gift of time" for families who provide care for a medically fragile family member. Families are referred for respite care on a needs-based system and are initiated through the SNIAC process and Family Advocacy.
Offutt Family Support Center: The FSC's primary focus is to support readiness by helping families and single military members adapt to the demands of Air Force life. Through information and referral the FSC can assist with providing resources for couple and family counseling, parenting concerns, work-related issues and more.