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DSN (314) 431-3326 or +49(0)7031-15-3326
What is EFMP?
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Coordinator serves as the advocate for all Families enrolled in the EFMP, regardless of military branch and including eligible civilians. The EFMP provides an all-inclusive, many-sided approach for community, educational, medical, housing and personnel services for Families with special needs. An exceptional Family member (EFM) is a Family member (child or adult) of an active duty, reserve or National Guard Soldier with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder that limits the individual's capacity to engage in pursuits with peers or that requires special treatment, therapy, education or training. Some of the conditions that would qualify a person as an EFM include asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, developmental delays, speech, language, hearing or visual impairment, behavioral issues, autism, physical disabilities and mental health disorders. Enrollment in EFMP is mandatory for all service branches.
Purpose and Goal of the Exceptional Family Member Program
The purpose of the EFMP is to assess, document, and code the special medical and educational needs of eligible Family members, so that those needs can be considered when a Soldier is being assigned to a duty station. This process is designed to ensure that Soldiers are assigned to an area where their grade and specialty are needed, and where the EFM's medical and special education needs can be accommodated. The Stuttgart ACS EFMP Manager is available locally to assist sponsors of EFM's to navigate systems of care, as well as to provide advocacy, referral and information regarding medical, behavioral or educational related issues.
Available Resources
Support Groups
The Stuttgart ACS EFMP Program currently hosts a Cancer, Youth Diabetes and Developmental Delay & Autism support groups for Families who have children with disabilities. For more information please call DSN (314) 431-3326, Commercial 011-49-7031-15-3326
Respite Care
The Army Family Covenant recognizes the commitment, strength, and perseverance of Soldiers and Families, and is committed to a supportive environment and partnership with Army Families. One component of the Army Family Covenant is the EFMP Respite Care Program. Respite care provides temporary rest periods for Family members responsible for regular care of persons with special needs. Eligibility for EFMP Respite Care funding is based on EFMP enrollment and Exceptional Family Member's medical condition. Respite care is coordinated through the EFMP Coordinator. See your ACS EFMP Manager for information regarding the application process.