Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP
Resources
The Exceptional Family Member Program ensures military families with special medical or educational needs are assigned to installations where those needs can be met. Enrollment, PCS moves, IEPs, and support services.
New PCS orders? Notify your installation's EFMP office immediately. Assignment screening for your family member's needs must happen before orders are finalized.
Understanding EFMP
Army EFMPArmy-specific enrollment, case management, and installation EFMP offices
VisitNavy EFMPNavy enrollment and family support services
VisitMarine Corps EFMPMarine Corps EFMP enrollment and support resources
VisitAir Force EFMPAir Force EFMP enrollment, reassignment coordination, and installation resources
VisitCoast Guard Special Needs ProgramCoast Guard equivalent to EFMP: enrollment and coordination for members with family special needs
VisitPCS Moves with EFMP
STOMP, Special Education AdvocacySpecialized Training of Military Parents, free training and support for navigating IEPs, special education, and service coordination during PCS moves
VisitEFMP & School Enrollment RightsIEP continuity, IDEA rights, and school enrollment protections during a PCS, what your child is entitled to on day one at the new school
OpenPCS PlannerStep-by-step PCS checklist, add EFMP coordination to your timeline early, before orders are finalized
OpenBase Guides, Assess Your Next InstallationReview the installation guide for your gaining duty station, look for school quality, proximity to medical centers, and off-post resources
OpenSpecial Education & Services
IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education ActFederal law guaranteeing a Free Appropriate Public Education for children with disabilities, applies at every duty station in the US
VisitDoDEA Special EducationSpecial education services at Department of Defense schools worldwide, IEPs, evaluations, and full support programs
VisitEDIS, Educational & Developmental Intervention ServicesArmy program providing early intervention services for children ages 0 to 3 on or near installations
VisitParent Training & Information CentersFree federally-funded centers in every state offering IEP navigation support and disability rights training
VisitRespite Care & Support
ARCH National Respite NetworkFind respite care resources and lifespan respite programs in your state, civilian community programs that supplement installation-based support
VisitJoni and Friends Military OutreachFaith-based respite, disability ministry, and support resources specifically for military families living with disability
VisitEFMP Family Support, Contact Your InstallationEach installation has an EFMP family support coordinator, find your installation guide to locate the office contact information
OpenEasterseals Military and Veteran ServicesNational nonprofit providing caregiver support, respite, and disability services for military and veteran families
VisitRights & Legal Protections
Benefits by State, Filter for Your FamilyState-level benefits and protections including accessible housing, disability-related tax exemptions, and school choice programs, searchable by state
OpenVA Disability Benefits for the ServicememberIf the servicemember has a service-connected disability, understand how the rating affects household benefits and eligibility
OpenADA & Section 504 School RightsSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, broader than IDEA, applies to students who need accommodations but may not qualify for a full IEP
VisitSCRA Housing ProtectionsFederal protections for active duty servicemembers including lease termination rights, critical when EFMP needs require a quick housing change
OpenHousing & Accessibility
Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) GrantVA grant up to $126,526 (FY2026) to build or modify a home for veterans with service-connected disabilities affecting mobility, cap adjusted annually each October
VisitFind an Accessible-Home AgentConnect with a veteran or military spouse agent who understands accessible housing needs and the unique timing constraints of EFMP families
OpenBAH Calculator, Know Your Housing BudgetYour BAH determines off-post housing budget, critical when on-post accessible housing has a waitlist at the gaining installation
OpenPCSing with EFMP?
Find an agent near your next installation who understands accessible housing, medical proximity, and EFMP timing.
Find an AgentState Benefits
Disability-related tax exemptions, accessible housing protections, and school choice programs vary by state.
State Benefits