2012 navy region nw fcpo symposium (efmp)
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Exceptional Service for Exceptional People:
EFMP Orientation
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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
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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
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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:
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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?
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The Enrollment ProcessThe Enrollment Process
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Contact Susan Vitale-Olson, EFM Contact Susan Vitale-Olson, EFM Liaison Navy Region Northwest; Liaison Navy Region Northwest; 360-396-5469360-396-5469
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