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Exceptional Family Member Program
The Navy’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports military families with special medical, developmental, or educational needs. Enrollment is mandatory for sponsors with qualifying family members and ensures families receive the services, resources, and assignment support they need throughout the sponsor’s career.
What EFMP Provides
EFMP offers comprehensive support, including identification of special needs, enrollment assistance, assignment coordination, and ongoing family support. The program helps ensure Sailors are assigned to locations where their family members can access required medical, educational, and community resources.
Who Qualifies
Family members may qualify if they have chronic medical, mental health, developmental, or educational conditions expected to last six months or longer. This may include the need for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, specialized services, or wheelchair accessibility.
Local EFMP Support
The NAWS China Lake EFMP Collateral Duty Case Liaison, Deborah Edwards, provides guidance on enrollment updates, local resources, command POC training, and EFMP-related questions.
Contact: (619) 592-9355
24/7 Appointment Scheduling: Call 1-866-923-6478 to book an appointment with your Case Liaison.
EFMP Point of Contact (POC) Training
EFMP POC Training helps commands establish and maintain an effective EFMP support structure. Command-designated POCs assist with communication, family orientation during INDOC, and referrals to EFMP Medical and FFSC EFMP services.
Training is offered monthly at FFSC or can be scheduled as needed.
To schedule: Contact Deborah Edwards at (619) 592-9355.
