The Exceptional Family
Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program
for all Active Du
ty Service Members who have an
authorized dependent that requires special
medical and/or educational services based upon a
diagnosed physical, intellectual or emotional
need.
Objective of the EFMP - To manage the dual
demands of having a MarineCorps career and the
needs of the family.
Mission of the EFMP - The mission of the EFM
Program is to improve the readiness by assisting
Marines in building a successful career while
ensuring a continuum of care for their families.
- Assignment Screening
- Ensure all identified special needs
can be met at duty station
- Family support
- Family case workers to assist with
issues ranging from enrolment, respite
care, housing, TRICARE/ECHO, locating
special area resources, school/IEP
support, advocacy and education
What are the benefits of enrollment?
- Enrollment in EFMP will benefit the
entire family allowing accurate assessment
of career and family needs during assignment
decisions.
- Case management services
- Respite care
- TRICARE ECHO - Extended Care Health
Option
Your installation
EFMP exists not only to assist
families with enrolling/re-enrolling in the EFMP
but also can serve not only as an advocate on
behalf of EFMP families but also as a vital link
between exceptional families and Federal, State
and local resources.
EFMP Coordinators are also familiar with:
- Federal, State Laws, DoD Instructions,
Marine Corps Orders, Publications and
Directives and base regulations affecting
individuals with disabilities
- Early Interventions Services (EIS) and
Education & Developmental Intervention
Services (EDIS)
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Inclusion
- DoDEA
- Life Planning Decisions
- Financial resources & medical assistance
programs & waivers
- Resources & Referrals
EFMP Documents:
MCO 1754.4B - Exceptional Family Member Program
DD Form 2792 - EFMP Medical Summary
DD Form 2792-1 - Special Education/Early
Intervention Summary
Declination of EFMP Services Form
EFMP Instruction Presentations
DD Form 2792 Instructional Presentation
DD Form 2792-1 Instructional Presentation
Respite Care Information and Forms:
MARADMIN 308/10 - Installation Respite Care
Policy
MARADMIN 655/10 - Respite Care for Adult Exceptional Family Members
Respite Care Overview
Respite Care Application
Authorization to Release and Consent to Exchange
Information Form
ACH Application Form
Respite Care Voucher
