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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), outlined in Army Regulation 608-75, works in concert with other military and civilian agencies to offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for medical, social, educational, community support, or services for Soldiers and their Family members with special physical, emotional, or intellectual needs.

Army Community Service (ACS) EFMP components include information, referral, client advocacy, Family-find activities, recreational,cultural programs and respite care, when the need has been assessed. The ACS Center maintains a directory of military and civilian special education and information and referral services for special needs Families. Information is also available on educational rights of children with disabilities under local and federal laws. Family-Find Activities are targeted at identifying and locating Family members who may be in need of this program’s specialized services. Once identified, Families are referred to BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (BJACH) for screening, evaluation, and enrollment in the EFMP.

The EFMP Manager will work with parents and the schools to ensure services are available for the special educational needs of the children.

Resource Library containing books and videos is available to assist parents, educators, caregivers and others in helping children and youth with disabilities.

INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENROLL TODAY!  REMEMBER, ENROLLMENT IN THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM IS MANDATORY.  IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT HAS A SPECIAL PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR INTELLECTUAL NEED, Contact ACS for information on enrollment.

February Calendar

Monday, February 1
Toddler Play 0900-1000 @ FRC, 531-1895Child Crafts 1000-1100 @ FRC, 531-1895
Hearts Apart 1300-1500 @ ACS, 531-6952 

Tuesday, February 2
Play Mornings 0900-1100 @ ACS, 531-7391 
English as a Second Language (ESL) 0900-1100 & 1300-1500 @ FRC, 531-1895
Developing Your Spending Plan 0900-1100 @ ACS, 531-1957
Survivor Outreach Services Support (SOS) Group 1100-1300 @ ACS, 531-1965
EFMP Support Group 1800-2000 @ ACS, 531-7456
Youth Sewing 1630-1830 @ ACS, 531-1895

Wednesday, February 3
Toddler Play 0900-1000 @ FRC, 531-1895
Child Crafts 1000-1100 @ FRC, 531-1895
Saving and Investing 0900-1100 @ ACS, 531-1957 

Thursday, February 4
ESL 0900-1100 & 1300-1500 @ FRC, 531-1895
Newcomers Orientation & Spouse Windshield Tour 0900 @ ACS, 531-6952
Love and Logic 1730-1930 @ ACS, 531-1938
Practical Application Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) 1730-1930 @ FRC, 531-1938
Infant Massage 0900-1100 @ North Fort Neighborhood Center, 531-1938

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST:

Military One Source*

The National Information Center
for Children and Youth with Disabilities*

National Council on Disabilities*

Special Needs Network*

Military HOMEFRONT*

Military Child Education Coalition*

LOCATION: Army Community Service Center (ACSC), Building 920, 1591 Bell Richard Ave.
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
TELEPHONE: (337) 531-2840/7456

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Last updated: 01-Feb-2012