The Exceptional Family Member Program Manager at West Point should be your first contact if you have a child that has a need for special education. The EFMP manager can provide information and referral whether you live on post or off.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY
MEMBER PROGRAM, EFMP
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a Department of the Army Program assisting eligible family members of active duty soldiers, DA civilians, Army National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. It is designed to identify any special educational and/or medical needs and to facilitate consideration of these needs in the personnel assignment process. Enrollment of eligible families is mandatory. An Exceptional Family Member is any family member, regardless of age, who has a disability which limits that individual's ability to function on a daily basis and requires ongoing counseling, training, education, therapy or treatment. Some examples could be: asthma, cancer, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and limitations in hearing, vision, speech or mobility. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a comprehensive program of medical, educational and social services providing information, referral, counseling, and enrollment assistance to support Army families and family members who have special medical and/or educational needs. Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program is mandatory and helps ensure that future assignments can accommodate the needs of family members. If you would like more information about this program and the enrollment procedures, contact the EFMP manager. EFMP operates on an appointment basis.