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We support military families with special medical and/or educational needs and ensure availability of care during transitions to improve families' quality of life.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

6

SSI/SSDI and Medicaid Waiver
SSI/SSDI and Medicaid Waiver

10:30am - 11:30am

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Mar

11

Establishing Permanent Dependency
Establishing Permanent Dependency

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Mar

19

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

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Mar

27

Special Needs Forum
Special Needs Forum

10:00am - 11:00am

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Mar

27

Spring Scavenger Egg Hunt
Spring Scavenger Egg Hunt

10:30am - 11:30am

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Apr

2

EFMP Resource Fair
EFMP Resource Fair

02:00pm - 04:00pm

Location: Resource and Referral Office

Apr

16

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

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Apr

18

Family Field Trip
Family Field Trip

11:00am - 12:00pm

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May

8

Respite Care
Respite Care

10:00am - 11:00am

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May

14

Successful PCS Transitions
Successful PCS Transitions

09:00am - 10:00am

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May

21

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

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May

22

Early Intervention Overview
Early Intervention Overview

10:30am - 11:30am

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Jun

2

Accessing Community Resources
Accessing Community Resources

11:30am - 12:30pm

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Jun

3

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jun

10

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jun

17

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jun

18

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

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Jun

20

Service Animals
Service Animals

01:00pm - 02:00pm

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Jun

24

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jul

1

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jul

2

Intro to EFMP (EFMP 101)
Intro to EFMP (EFMP 101)

01:30pm - 02:30pm

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Jul

8

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jul

9

Successful PCS Transitions
Successful PCS Transitions

01:00pm - 02:00pm

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Jul

15

Lokahi Games Special Olympics
Lokahi Games Special Olympics

09:00am - 10:00am

Location: School Age Care (SAC)

Jul

16

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

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How To Get Started

The Exceptional Family Member Program is comprised of 3 components:

Eligible Exceptional Family Members Include:

  • Dependent(s) of an active duty service member
  • Spouse, child, or parent
  • Resides with the sponsor (51%)
  • Requires medical specialty care or
  • Chronic medical condition requiring more than annual visits with a primary care physician
  • Eligible for early intervention services (IFSP)
  • Eligible for special education or related services (IEP)

Required form needed for registration:

  • DD Form 2792 (all family members)
  • DD Form 2792-1 (children with an Individualized Family Services Plan or Individualized Education Program)

Supplemental documentation needed as applicable (i.e., IFSP, IEP, etc.)

Completed forms can be submitted to the local EFMP office or Headquarters EFMP at hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil.

All forms can be downloaded from the DoD Forms Managment Program.

Assignment Coordination

When a family member's specific medical or educational needs are documented via the DD2792 and DD2792-1, HQMC EFMP Assignment specialist use the information to match documented needs to the capability of the proposed PCS location. While the military's mission guides these assignments, when MMOA/MMEA/RAM and EFMP work together, the goal is to find an assignment that supports mission, career progression and family member needs.

Schedule a Assignment Consultation by emailing hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil

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Family Support

Exceptional Family Member Program professionals help families become their own best advocates by providing:

  • Information and Referrals
  • Helping families successfully transition before, during and after a PCS.
  • Supporting families with non-clinical case management.
  • Connecting families to important resources and services, such as the School Liaison Officer.

Resources & Support

PCSing?

Moving from one duty station to another can be stressful. Here's some helpful information to make your move easier.

Free Legal Support

As a military family with special medical and/or educational needs, EFMP attorneys are available to provide specialized legal assistance for special education and disability related laws and regulations. Contact your Exceptional Family Member Program office for more information.

Command Resources

Providing military leadership with the resources and knowledge they need to help support their Marines and their families.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find quick answers to common questions about our services here.

Enrollment in EFMP ensures consideration of a family member's needs during military assignments with the goal to place families in locations that can support those needs.

EFMP offers various support services, including information, referrals, and case management.  Families can participate in EFMP events to build connection and support. Some families may be eligible for respite care.

EFMP helps facilitate necessary healthcare access during travel or relocation by making medical case management referrals to TRICARE.

Some individuals enrolled in EFMP will be eligible for priority housing. This status will be listed on your official enrollment letter and is part of the initial and updated enrollment process.

Families should update EFMP enrollment every 3 years or when there are changes in the family member's medical or educational needs.

If the family member is no longer a dependent, update DEERS and contact hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil to request disenrollment.  If the family member’s medical and/or education condition has resolved, update DD 2792 and DD 2792-1, if applicable and submit with a request for disenrollment.  If the condition still exists, we will not be able to facilitate the disenrollment, as EFMP is a DoD mandatory enrollment program, when qualifying conditions are present.

The Exceptional Family Member Program has Family Support professionals who can assist families in navigating the program, accessing resources, and learning how to advocate for their needs.

Personal and medical information within the EFMP is treated with strict confidentiality and follows privacy regulations.

Families can address disagreements or concerns about EFMP decisions through established channels, often involving the EFMP office or higher-level appeals processes. 

Respite Care is a non-entitlement benefit intended to provide brief rest periods for the primary caregiver(s). Families select hire and pay for their respite care provider and seek reimbursement from EFMP.

Yes. Contact the Family Support specialist at your local Exceptional Family Member Program to schedule an appointment.
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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Address:

E Street Building 219
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96863

Phone: 8084960290

Email: mcbh.efmp@usmc.mil

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Hours of operation:

 Hours
Monday 0730-1630
Tuesday 0730-1630
Wednesday 0730-1630
Thursday 0730-1630
Friday 0730-1630
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Closed on federal holidays.
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