HENDERSON HALL

Exceptional Family Member Program

IN THIS NEWSLETTER: ▪ EFMP News pg. 2

▪ Student Self-Discovery Workshop pg. 3

▪ Priority Housing pg. 4-5

▪ Student Resources pg. 5

▪ Science Museum of Virginia pg. 6

▪ July Awareness Month pg. 7

▪ EFMP FAQ: Disenrollment pg. 7

▪ Youth Digital Coding Camp, Aug 7-11 pg. 8

July

2017

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“America was built on courage, on imagination

and an unbeatable determination.” — Harry S. Truman

Happy Fourth of July!

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EFMP Sip N Share Thurs, 6 Jul from 0930-1030 USO Pavilion, 8612 6th Armored Calvary Road, Fort Meade, MD Call: 301-677-4779

Adult Support Group Tues, 25 Jul from 1800-1900 PX Food Court Fort Meade, MD Call: 301-677-5734/4138

Understanding Military Youth with Emotional Disabilities Mon, 10 Jul from 1100-1300 Pentagon Library/ Conference Center Room B3 Call: 703-693-7195

Kids in the Kitchen with FOCUS Wed, 26 Jul from 1600-1700 BPAC HP Classroom 2073 Barnett Avenue MCB Quantico, VA Call: 571-931-0524

All About Weather Wed, 19 Jul from 1400-1630 Barnett Field Pavilion 3048 Bordelon Street MCB Quantico, VA Call: 571-931-0524

Giggles in the Garden Fri, 28 Jul from 0900-1100 Barnett Field Pavilion 3048 Bordelon Street MCB Quantico, VA Call: 571-931-0524

Advisory Panel on Community Support for Military Families with

Special Needs The Department of Defense Advisory Panel on Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs continues to meet on a quarterly basis to receive from its service-selected members their input on how to improve the Exceptional Fami-ly Member Program overall. as they navi-gate support programs. If you would like to send in a possible topic for the panel to discuss, email this panel org box: osd.pentagon.ousd-p-r.mbx.efmp-family-panel@mail.mil.

EFMP Instruction Establishes Policy and Procedures

After years of hard work and coordina-tion, the Department of Defense Instruc-tion 1315.19, “The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP),” was pub-lished on April 19, 2017. In collaboration with the military services, the Office of Special Needs, or OSN, under the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, continues to work to-wards the enhancement and improved services for families with special needs, as outlined in Section 1781c of title 10, United States Code, and Section 563 of the NDAA for 2010, Public Law 111-84, as amended. To read the full DoDI: http://dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf

source: militaryonesource.mil

EFMP will be at the Pentagon on

Wednesday, 12 July from 0900-1200.

Find us on the 2nd floor, corridor 9/10. Tell us how we can

help you!

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HENDERSON HALL

EFMP TEAM We are here to serve you

and your family! 1555 Southgate Road Bldg.

12, Arlington, VA 22214

Office hours: M-F, 0800-1630

Email:

efmphh@usmc-mccs.org

Website:

mccshh.com/EFMP.html

Program Manager:

703-693-6368

Administrative Specialist:

703-693-7195

Family Case Worker:

703-693-4172

703-693-6510

Training, Education, &

Outreach Specialist: 703-693-5353

The Exceptional Family Mem-

ber Program (EFMP) is a man-

datory enrollment program

per MCO 1754.4B, for those

authorized family members

that require special medical

and/or educational services

based upon a diagnosed physi-

cal, psychological or educa-

tional need. EFMP enrollment

assists Headquarters Marine

Corps with assigning active

duty personnel to locations

where the special needs of

family members can best be

met. EFMP provides assistance

with respite care, medical and

educational resources, enroll-

ment, advocacy, case manage-

ment and family support

groups. All applications must

be updated every three years

or when conditions change.

For more information, call 703

-693-7195 http://

www.mccshh.com/efmp.html

NOTE: All Marines are re-

quired to be briefed by EFMP

staff when checking in/out of

Henderson Hall.

Endorsements for housing modifications are the authority of DC, M&RA (MRY-l), and are a component of the [EFMP] enrollment/update pro-

cess. Housing modifications and priority housing considera-tions will be annotated directly in the enrollment letter and will be based on the identified requirements as outlined by the qualified medical provider on the DD Form 2792 or through formal correspondence. (1) If additional requests for accommodations are requested, HQ EFMP

medical screeners shall review and provide relevant information. (2) The request shall identify the relationship between the modification

of the house and the individual's disability. Medically defined architectural adaptations or requirements will be in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. A resolution process is available through a housing resolution procedure which involves the sponsor, EFM program manager, PPV housing (if applicable) and instal-lation housing director if it is determined that the modifications to quar-ters are not in compliance with the Fair Housing Act. Written requests are to be forwarded to DC, M&RA (MRY-1) for recommendations. Priority Housing. The installation commander will have the final determi-nation for priority housing when recommended for consideration from DC, M&RA (MRY-1). In general, the following diagnoses may lend themselves to eligibility for consideration for priority housing as documented on DD 2792 and/or DD 2792-1, IEP, other relevant formal assessments: (1) Disorders involving muscular degeneration (2) Immunodeficiency disorders (or need for chronic medication which

significantly impacts immune function) (3) Blind (4) Deaf (5) Severe autism, or any profound disability with significant safety is-

sues (6) Requires critical medical equipment (i.e. feeding or intravenous

pump, dialysis, respirator, wheelchair, standing platforms, lifts) (7) Requires multiple critical therapies and/or treatments (i.e. chemo-

therapy, radiation, dialysis) (8) Multiple, severe diagnoses requiring multiple visits with multiple pro-

viders or terminal/critical diagnosis (9) More than one EFM family member with significant diagnoses or

therapies (10) Frail elderly

Marine Corps EFMP Policy on Housing from MCO 1754.4B

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(11) Significant physical disability with impact to mobilization

In general, the following diagnoses alone do not lend themselves to eligibility for considera-tion for priority housing: (1) ADD/ADHD (2) Allergies (3) Arthritis (4) Asthma (5) Psychological disorders (6) Eating disorders (7) Irritable bowel syndrome (8) Learning disabilities (9) Migraine headaches Consideration for priority housing shall be initi-ated by the sponsor to the attention of the HQ EFM program manager. (HQMC.EFMP@usmc.mil) at DC, M&RA (MRY-l). Relocating EFMP families endorsed for priority housing will receive equal priority considera-tion as determined through collaboration with installation housing authorities. Relocating EFMP families endorsed for priority housing shall be allowed to apply for housing with the gaining housing office upon receipt of PCS orders and be added to that installation's housing waiting list. Installations shall determine how wait lists for priority housing is defined and processed based upon the resources at each installation. For more information, please contact HQMC EFMP at hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil.

Student Resources Here are some Web links for you to use to improve your skills and sup-port what you are learning in the classroom. Online “Toolkit” offering nearly 1,000 resources to support students and teachers when implementing the existing State Curriculum in the classroom: Math Common Core Network www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/mathematics/index.html Reading/English Language Arts Common Core Network www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/reading/index.html Virginia Standards of Learning & Common Core Standards http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/ Tutor.com This site offers tutoring and homework help from live, professional tutors in more than 16 subjects, for eligible children of military families who need some extra help. www.tutor.com/military/how-it-works Cool Math 4 Kids This site has math games, brain benders, and lots of other activities to help with math skills and to make math fun. (K-8) www.coolmath4kids.com Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids These resources can help you learn about our gov-ernment and how it works, including historical doc-uments, how laws are made, and the election pro-cess. For all ages. bensguide.gpo.gov The Khan Academy On this site students can make use of an extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web. www.khanacademy.org Military Kids Connect MilitaryKidsConnect (MKC) is an online community of military children (ages 6-17 years old) that offers informative activities, fun games, helpful videos, and interesting activities that can guide and rein-force understanding, resilience, and coping skills in military children and their peers. www.militarykidsconnect.org

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July is National Cleft & Craniofacial

Awareness & Prevention Month (excerpts from CDC.gov)

Craniofacial defects are conditions present at birth that affect the structure and function of a baby’s head and face. Two of the most common craniofacial defects are orofacial clefts, which oc-cur when the lip and mouth do not form proper-ly, and craniosynostosis, which happens when the bones in the baby’s skull fuse too early. Each year, about 4,400 infants in the United States are born with a cleft lip with or without a cleft palate and about 2,700 infants are born with a cleft palate alone. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) helps support state-based birth defects programs surveillance systems to track and moni-tor birth defects, including craniofacial defects. Many states in the United States have birth de-fects surveillance programs that include some

craniofacial defects in their monitoring efforts. Recently, CDC researchers and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study partners have reported important findings about some risk factors for craniofacial defects: women who have diabetes before getting pregnant, women who smoke be-fore and during pregnancy, women with or being treated for thyroid disease, and women who re-port using certain medications. Visit the CDC website for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/features/craniofacialdefects.html Resources: ▪ Cleft Palate Foundation

▪ Cranio Care Bears

▪ FACES

▪ National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research

EFMP FAQ: DISENROLLMENT

Q: How can I “disenroll” from EFMP? A: Per MCO 1754.4B, family members are disenrolled from EFMP when the fami-ly member no longer requires ongoing health care or specialty medical services as determined by a qualifying medical provider, or no longer requires special education as determined by the educational authority and is found ineligible for Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Service Plan (ISP), or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The sponsor shall request to disenroll from the program by completing and submitting a DD Form 2792 and a DD Form 2792-1 (if applicable). HQMC EFMP will evaluate these documents and either update your status or process disenrollment for your fam-ily member if EFMP services are deemed no longer necessary. A disenrollment letter will be provided by DC, M&RA (MRY-1). For enrollment forms and more information, please visit our website at mccshh.com/EFMP.html or contact your Family Case Worker at 703-693-4172/6510.

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DISCLAIMER:

The contents of this document do not

necessarily reflect the views or policies

of the Department of Defense, nor does

the mention of trade names, commercial

products, gift suggestions, or organiza-

tions imply endorsement by the USMC.

Henderson Hall Happenings:

Consumer Awareness: Best Personal Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, & Unwise Purchases Fri, 7 Jul from 1130-1300 Henderson Hall, Bldg. 29, Room 204 Call 703-614-6950 to register.

Women’s Empowerment Group Wed, 19 Jul from 1000-1130 CBIRF Call 703-614-7204 to register.

VA Claims Assistance Wed, 19 Jul from 0730-1300 Henderson Hall, Bldg. 29, Room 103 Call 703-614-6828 to register.

Golf With Us Fri, 21 Jul at 0830 Forest Greens Golf Club, Trian-gle, VA Register by Fri, 14 July.