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Hurlburt EFMP Newsletter
January/February 2018 Hurlburt Field, FL
Inside:
Respite Child Care p. 2-3
Hurlburt Events p. 4
Pics from 2 Dec Event p. 4
Community Corner p. 5
EFMP-Family
Support Specialists
Stacy Jones
850.884.6830
Elisabeth Leath
850.884.8819
Friday, January 19, 2017
Sensory Friendly Ninjago Movie 5-7 PM
Saturday, February 10, 2017
Project “Outwild” 10am-12pm
EFMP-FS Announcements
Happy New Year!!!
Wow! Another year, come and gone already. Where did the time go?”
you ask yourself while putting up the decorations. As you reminisce
about the successes and challenges of 2017, you think how nice it will
be to wipe the slate clean and start a new year filled with bright possi-
bilities. We want to encourage you with planning, realistic expecta-
tions and a positive attitude, 2018 can and will be a great year!
For those of you that joined us for the December Breakfast with Santa
workshop, thank you! I think the event was well received and enjoyed
by all. We’ve posted a few pics inside this issue.
We are looking forward to another amazing year. We try each year to
request] and offer a variety of EFMP camps. This year I think we’ve
got something for everyone!! We we’re approved for 6 EFMP camps;
Project Outwild, Escape 60, Quarterly Sensory Friendly Movies,
Paintball with Pops, Mammas in Pajamas Paint Party, and a Surf
Camp. We’ve posted the dates and time frames of these camps inside
this issue.
As we move forward we want you to know we are always open to
your feedback, suggestions to improve, change or modify our events
to increase likelihood of your families success as well as your positive
experiences and successes attending EFMP-FS programs.
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What is Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?
The USAF EFMP has established a quality respite child care program for families with chil-
dren having special needs and who are enrolled in the USAF EFMP. Respite Child Care is spe-
cially designed for Air Force families who have children diagnosed with moderate or severe spe-
cial needs.
How many hours of Respite Child Care can I qualify for?
All eligible Air Force families will receive up to 40 hours of respite child care per month.
What is included in Air Force EFMP Respite
Child Care?
Up to 40 hours of respite child care per month
Your choice of an approved* in-child’s home or
licensed Family Child Care or child care center
*Approved providers have comprehensive back-
ground checks and pre-service training: CPR, First
Aid, Medication Dispensation, and Child Abuse
Recognition & Prevention as well as subject matter
training in the care of children with special needs.
How much will Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care cost my family?
Respite Child Care is free to eligible families.
Who is eligible for Air Force EFMP Respite Child Care?
Airmen are eligible if:
The family is enrolled in the USAF EFMP
The EFM child(ren), ages birth through 18 years, are diagnosed with moderate or severe
special needs
The sibling, ages birth through 12 years
The EFM child(ren) and siblings must reside with the Airman
The Airman is stationed within the Continental United States
The Airman is active duty, including Air Guard and Reserve, if activated for at least 31 days
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
RESPITE CHILD CARE
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How Can EFMP Respite Child Care Help My Family?
Without family support it is often hard to trust someone to take care of the children, especially
the children with exceptional needs. EFMP Respite Child Care partner agencies train and
screen all providers so families can rest assured their children are getting the care they need
while families get a much needed break.
What Are Ways I Can Use Respite Care?
Take time for a walk, go to the commissary without children, take a nap, or see a friend
while a well-trained provider cares for the children.
Go for a date with your spouse or significant other
Have one-on-one time with one individual child while brothers or sisters receive Respite
Child Care
Attend a support group
Relax at home in a room away or near the Respite
Child Caregiver
Go for coffee with friends or alone
Read a book, magazine or newspaper
Go to the library
Go for a workout
Attend a book club or other hobby activities
Work at home in another room
Attend EFMP Events with some additional support of your Respite Care provider.
How do I apply for Air Force Respite Child Care?
Contact EFMP-FS office to obtain additional information and a copy of the Respite Care Verifi-
cation Form. Then call Child Care Aware of America at 1-800-424-2246, Option 6, then Option
3, then option 1.
A parent/guardian AND a Medical Professional that knows
your child well completes the Verification Statement for each
Exceptional Family Member child. Return this form to Child
Care Aware of America WITHIN 30 days of the medical pro-
fessional's signature. Child Care Aware® of America will con-
nect the Airman’s family to the local participating agency. The
agency will work individually with each family to complete the
necessary application and assist with connecting the family to
a local respite child care provider who will meet their needs.
Parenting is a hard job. Every parent can benefit from a break. Caring for children with
developmental delays, behavior problems or disabilities presents challenges that can test
the best of parents. Parents with an exceptional family member (EFM) need rest periods
and down time!!! This is where EFMP Respite Care can help!
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Hurlburt Events
~ Community Corner ~ The sharing of information does not endorse any methods, treatments, programs or support services.
Postings are provided for informational purposes only.
Community Corner
Page 5 Hurlburt EFMP Newsletter
The Night: WonderWorks is excited to host Sensory Nights! WonderWorks’
exhibits are altered to provide limited stimulation for children
with special needs. The music in the facility is lowered, any loud
exhibit is not operational and we stop our inversion tunnel creat-
ing a safe environment for kids to enjoy the facility without feel-
ing overwhelmed.
Dates & Time: January 18, 2018: Sensory night will run from 4pm to 8pm.
February 22, 2018: Sensory night will run from 4pm to 8pm.
The Cost: Parents, caretakers, family and children can come to Wonder-
Works for $10 during this event. We want to make this night
special!
More Info: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/
panama-city-beach/sensory-nights/
WonderWorks, Panama City hosts Sensory Nights for Children and Adults
with Special Needs
The Pensacola Chapter of Omega Lamplighters will be hosting the 2nd Annual Young Dreamers Leadership Conference
or what is referred to is YDL for short.
When: Saturday Jan 13 8:30AM-2:00PM
Where: Pensacola State College - Pensacola, FL
Cost: $15
YDL Experience will include:
A fast-paced, highly energy program featuring community leaders, music, food,
short talks, resources on the go, video interludes and other surprises.
Intense conversation breaks
Simulcast spaces where you can watch, tweet and blog in an informal setting
DEADLINE for registration: SATURDAY JAN 5th
If you have questions about this event please contact Tishara Moorer, Community Development Staff at 850-530-8682 or
