The Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to assist Sailors by addressing the special needs of their exceptional family members (EFM) during the assignment process. Special needs include any special medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational requirement, wheelchair accessibility, adaptive equipment assistive technology devices and services.
The EFMP serves as a detailing tool and a quality of life program. Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ensures that families are assigned to areas where they can access necessary resources.
EFMP enrollment is mandatory and required immediately upon identification of a special need.
Successful implementation requires up-to-date enrollment, information and extensive coordination among personnel, medical, educational and employment resources.
- SECNAV Instruction 1754.5B, Execptional Family Member Program
- OPNAV Instruction 1300.14D, Suitability Screening for Overseas and Remote Duty Assignment
- OPNAV Instruction 1754.2D, Exceptional Family Member Program
- BUMED Instruction 1300.2A, Suitability Screening, Medical Assignment Screening, and EFMP
In addition to support from FFSC EFMP Liaisons, each Command has an EFMP Point of Contact (POC) to support enrollment and provide resources.
For EFMP Information and Referral resources. Please contact an EFMP Liaison at one of your local Fleet & Family Support Centers (FFSC).
Naval
FFSC EFMP lead- Chris Chase at 619-556-6899
EFMP Ombudsman support- Ginger Manley, 619-203-2018
Sailor EFMP POC (onboard the ship)- LT Henry, Medical Department
To begin the EFMP enrollment process, EFMP families should
1- Determine the need for EFMP enrollment
2- Complete EFMP application and have the Doctor(s) complete the medical section
3- Return completed EFMP application to the EFMP office at NMCSD (Balboa Hospital)
In the near future, family members with special needs will be able to visit the Navy Family Accounting and Assessment System (NFASS) to start the EFMP application process. The NFASS EFMP system is still under construction and it recommend that you follow the steps above.
Fleet and
EFMP Support Group: Talk Time- Where EFMP families can share coffee and conversation.
EFMP Family Connection monthly meetings. Emphasizing support, resources and a social forum to connect and share information.
EFMP Monthly Newsletter "The Exceptional Advocate"
NBSD FFSC EFMP webpage
San Diego FFSC EFMP on Facebook
San Diego EFMP Newsletter
School Liaision Officer's information
Military One Source (Special needs page)
EFMP respite care for families with special needs children
TriCare ECHO
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5. Email address of spouse/family member(s)
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