Exceptional Service for Exceptional People:

EFMP Orientation

1

Responsibilities: Develop, and update a uniform policy for the DoD regarding military families with special needs.

Responsibilities: Develop, and update a uniform policy for the DoD regarding military families with special needs.

NDAA RequirementsNDAA Requirements

2

National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2010

Sec. 563. Support for military families with special needs

§ 1781c. Establishment of an Office of Community Support for Military Families With Special Needs

Purpose: Enhance

and improve DoD

support around the

world for military

families with special needs

Purpose: Enhance

and improve DoD

support around the

world for military

families with special needs

Tasking: Supply

staffing to provide

for individualized

service plans for

military families

with special needs.

Tasking: Supply

staffing to provide

for individualized

service plans for

military families

with special needs.

The PurposeThe Purpose

Why is screening

for overseas and

remote duty

locations necessary?

Why is screening

for overseas and

remote duty

locations necessary?

EMFP screening and enrollment is used to determine the suitability of service and family members for overseas or remote assignments by identifying special needs

3

Program EligibilityProgram Eligibility

An authorized family member of any age

Residing with the sponsor

Enrolled in DEERS

Requiring special medical, mental health or educational services

An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is:

4

Common reasons for enrollment

Physical disability

Emotional disability

Intellectual disability

Long-term chronic illness

Long-term special educational needs

Program EnrollmentProgram Enrollment

What are the

reasons why

someone might

be hesitant to

enroll?

What are the

reasons why

someone might

be hesitant to

enroll?

5

The Enrollment ProcessThe Enrollment Process

6

EFM is identified

DD Form 2792, or DD Form 2792-1

completed

MTF EFMP Coordinator

forwards forms to the CSC

CSC reviews and recommends a category code

Data confirmed and entered into

an EFMP database

Detailers use the EFMP data to

pinpoint assignments

Enrollment PaperworkEnrollment Paperwork

Service member’s responsibility

Separate forms for each family member

Submit in geographic area of residence

Must use original forms

DD Forms 2792 and 2792-1

Both required for school age children

Provide to MTF EFMP Coordinator

Keep copies of all paperwork7

Allows for a flexible assignment process

Saves money for the Navy AND the families

Decreases the incident of early returns

Avoids unnecessary family separation

Retains qualified trained personnel

Improves the QOL for enrolled families

Ensures special care is available

Enrollment BenefitsEnrollment Benefits

8

Enrollment CategoriesEnrollment Categories

Type and number of specialist and sub-specialists required

Frequency of requirements

Availability of services

Severity of medical and/or educational needs

Enrollment Categories are based on:

9

Category III:

No overseas dutyNeeds met by specialistsComplex school needs

Category II:

Identify duty assignmentNeeds met by regular MDUncomplicated school needs

Category I:

For monitoring purposesUsed to inform NPCUpdate in three years

Categories I - IIICategories I - III

Mild hypertension

Seasonal allergies

Easy to accommodate

educational needs

Mild hypertension

Seasonal allergies

Easy to accommodate

educational needs

HypertensionMild migrainesEczemaStable ADHD/ADD

HypertensionMild migrainesEczemaStable ADHD/ADD

Moderate disabilitiesDiabetes Type IIAsthmaMost behavioral and dental health needs

Moderate disabilitiesDiabetes Type IIAsthmaMost behavioral and dental health needs

10

Category VI:

Temporary enrollmentShort durationUpdate in 6-12 months

Category V:

Best to “homestead”Requires specialized careSpecific CONUS areas

Category IV:

Within 50 miles of MTFRequires specialized careSpecific CONUS areas

Category IV - VICategory IV - VI

Severe lupus

Cerebral palsy

Chronic heart

disease

Major depression

or other mental

health conditions

Severe lupus

Cerebral palsy

Chronic heart

disease

Major depression

or other mental

health conditions

High risk pregnancyPremature infantUndergoing current short-term treatment or counseling

High risk pregnancyPremature infantUndergoing current short-term treatment or counseling

Multiple and/or severe disabilitiesLeukemia AutismExtensive care

Multiple and/or severe disabilitiesLeukemia AutismExtensive care

11

Role:

EFMP Liaison

Responsibilities:

Assisting with enrollment paperwork

Identifying and coordinating EFMP resources

Setting up a data base of contacts and services

Establishing and maintaining cooperative partnerships 12

Role:

EFMP Lead LiaisonPOC and SME for assigned Category 5 region

Responsibilities:

Coordinating with support agencies Facilitating training for EFM LiaisonsProviding exchange of resource information

13

In conclusion…In conclusion…

EFMP is a mandatory detailing program

Identifies medical, psychological and special education needs

Ensures assignment considerations when transferring

EFMP Liaisons provide a vital service to assist and support EFM families

14

Contact Susan Vitale-Olson, EFM Contact Susan Vitale-Olson, EFM Liaison Navy Region Northwest; Liaison Navy Region Northwest; 360-396-5469360-396-5469

15