Resources

ARMED SERVICES YMCA (ASYMCA): Family outreach and support, monthly support groups for EFM families with FREE childcare (858) 751-5755 www.asymcasd.org

DOD SPECIAL NEEDS TOOLKIT: Comprehensive information and tools to help military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements. http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
EXTENDED CARE HEALTH OPTION (ECHO): A supplemental program to the TRICARE Basic Program which provides eligible active duty family members with an additional resources. http://www.tricare.mil/echo/default.cfm MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING: Information about housing, private sector housing, and housing relocation and referral services. (619) 556-8443. http://www.cnrswhousing.navy.mil/mfh/default.htm SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER: Serving people with developmental disabilities and their families. Also provides Early Start services for children 0-3 years at risk for developmental delays. (858) 5762996, or (800) 282-8252. http://www.sdrc.org

Demetra Anderson 858-577-8644 Demetra.anderson@usmc.mil

Program Manager

858-577-4818 Mercedes.carmona@usmc.mil

Family Case Worker

Mercedes Carmona

858-577-4846 Sandra.ramos@usmc.mil LaTisha Cole

Family Case Worker

Sandy Ramos

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION HOTLINE: (619) 725-7057
STOMP (SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF MILITARY PARENTS): A federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs. (800) 572-7368. www.stompproject.org TASK (TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS): TASK is a Parent Training and Information Center that parents and professionals can turn to for assistance in seeking and obtaining needed early intervention, educational, medical or therapeutic support service for children. (619) 794-2947. www.taskca.org

858-577-9313 Latisha.cole@usmc.mil

Family Case Worker

Administrative Assistant
858-577-4668 June.baxter@usmc.mil Amore Stasilli

June Baxter

Training Education and Outreach

858-577-4668 Amore.stasilli@usmc.mil

The Enrollment Process The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) assists Active Duty Service Members in managing the demands of a military career and care of a family member with special needs, whether medical, emotional or educational. The program gives consideration to the special needs of the family member during the assignment process and helps facilitate the continuity of care for the EFM.

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program per MCO P1754.4B. The aim of the program is to help monitors at Headquarters Marine Corps ensure consideration of family members with long-term medical needs (including physical and emotional) or any special education needs of the Exceptional Family Member in the assignment process. The family member must be enrolled in DEERS/MCTFS and reside with sponsor (exceptions include geographical bachelors and family members receiving inpatient care or living in an educational setting).

BENEFITS Family support through an assigned Case Worker Eligibility for USMC installations respite care Eligibility for the Tricare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Support at IEP meetings Special housing consideration, based upon medical necessity Continuation on location for Marine families who qualify EFMP attorney assistance Relocation assistance Support groups and family events Workshops and trainings Resources, referrals and more! UPDATES AND DISENROLLMENT The sponsor is responsible for updating EFMP paperwork every three years or sooner for any enrollment changes such as; diagnosis or if there is a change in family status. Failure to update does not disenroll you from the EFM Program. To disenroll the DD Form 2792 must be signed by EFMs physician annotating that enrollment is no longer needed. For a change in family status such as divorce or death, please contact the EFMP office for guidance.

Who qualifies for EFMP? An Exceptional Family Member is any dependent enrolled in DEERS & MCTFS who requires special medical or educational services based upon a diagnosed chronic physical, intellectual, or emotional need. HOW DO I ENROLL? Ensure family member is enrolled in DEERS/MCTFS Contact the nearest EFMP office for enrollment forms, assistance and information Or . . . Download forms from our Website: http://www.mccsmiramar.com/e xceptional_family_member.html