EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)

The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for  family members of an active duty soldier with any medical, educational, or learning disability that requires special medical treatment, education, or counseling.  The Army will consider the special needs of enrolled exceptional family members during the assignment process and will attempt to assign the soldier to an area where the needs of the family member can be met.

Special Needs Information Forum:  7 Jan 2010   Click Here for Flyer

EFMP Online Resources The following soldiers with exceptional family members must enroll in the program:
As of  September 24, 2009
- Active Army

- U.S. Army Reserve soldiers in the USAR-Active Guard Reserve program and other USAR soldiers on active duty exceeding 30 days.

- Army National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority of title 10, U.S. Code, and Title 32, United States Code

Department of the Army civilian employees do not enroll in the program.  However, they must identify dependent children with special education and medically related service needs each time they process for an assignment to a location outside the United States where dependent travel is authorized.

The EFMP office is located in Bldg. 110, Army Community Service.  The EFMP provides information and assistance to all soldiers and family members with special needs worldwide, especially within the Quad-Cities, Illinois-Iowa.

EFMP has programs and activities available to serve your family members’ unique need.  Join us for fun, support, and education! 

-  Other services available include a resource library with books, brochures and magazines available for check out, resource directory, information & referral, and special informational forums.  If you have question or concerns about the EFMP at Rock Island Arsenal, call (309) 782-4736.

Download the Parenting Resources Directory for a listing of community services.   The directory is available in .pdf format, which requires the free Adobe reader.

Common EFMP Conditions at Rock Island Arsenal:

  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Developmental Delays
  • Autism
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Heart Disease

To obtain enrollment information or to update EFMP enrollment, contact the EFMP Manager located in Building 110, Rock Island Arsenal or call (309) 782-4736/0829.

For additional information on support groups or other community recreational or cultural programs, contact the EFMP Manager.

Please Complete the EFMP Survey

Special Needs Network   http://www.tsnn.org/
STOMP Project
http://www.stompproject.org/
Autism Society of America
http://www.autismqc.org.org
CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD
http://chadd.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities http://www.ncld.org/
Illinois Equip for Equality http://www.equipforequality.org/
Iowa Protection and Advocacy http://www.ipna.org/
Handicapped Development Center
http://www.handicappeddevelopment.org
Gilda's Club of the Quad-Cities
http://www.gildasclubqc.org
Association for Retarded Citizens of Rock Island
County
http://www.arcric.org
Parenting Resources Directory www.childabuseqc.org/PRD2004.pdf
 
www.aea9.k12.ia.us
 
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil