Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to families with special needs. The overall goal of EFMP is to help Families accompany the Service member to the right duty locations, not to exclude them.
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Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
National Military Family Association (NFAM)
National Military Family Association (NFAM) provides programs for kids, parents, and the entire family unit, including summer camps for kids as well as family retreats. Child Care Fee Relief is also offered occasionally through a program at the National Military Family Association, so be on the lookout for eligibility requirements and deadline dates.
Military One Source
Military One Source is part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s network of support for the military community. For service members who have family members with special needs, Military OneSource assists with special education, financial planning, child care and much more to help your family thrive.
EFMP & Me:
Use this tool to navigate through the Department of Defense’s network of services and support for families with special needs. For service members and their families: Their customized checklist builder makes it easy to stay organized and ensures you always have access to the latest information and resources. No sign-up is required, but you can choose to create an account to save your progress.
Find Your Parent Center (Families Moving/Planning to)
Military families raising children with disabilities can access free support and training through Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs). These centers help families navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, special education laws, and school transitions—especially during relocations. They offer guidance, workshops, and advocacy resources tailored to military life. Find your nearest center here: Parent Center Locator.
STOMP Hub (Facebook Group)
STOMP Hub connects EFMP families, Parent Centers, and Military family support.
*If the screening questions used to join the group are not answered, your request will be denied. All questions should be answered.
*If the screening questions used to join the group are not answered, your request will be denied. All questions should be answered.
TriCare - Health Care for Uniformed Service Members
TRICARE is the uniformed services healthcare program for active duty service members, active duty family members, National Guard and Reserve members and their family members, retirees and retiree family members, survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide. TRICARE offers several services under the basic TRICARE benefit for beneficiaries with special needs.
