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Special Needs & EFMP

Care that survives the next PCS.

20-32 hrs/mo
respite care for eligible families
Mandatory
EFMP enrollment for active duty

What you get

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) factors special medical/educational needs into assignments, plus needs assessments, family service plans, respite care, and the EFMP & Me roadmap.

How we make it better

We attack the thing EFMP families fear most: care continuity breaking with every move. A PCS continuity plan, what-to-rebuild-where guidance (IEPs, ABA, specialists), and respite-care hours explained — because support quality varies wildly by installation.

The free official program

EFMP & Special Needs Consultation (official, free) — EFMP enrollment is through your branch; special-needs consultations are free through the official program. Call 800-342-9647.

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