Exceptional Family Member Program

 Welcome to the NRNW Exceptional Family Member Program Community

It is our pleasure to support our EFMP Families. We invite you to review military, Federal, State and local benefits and services. We would be happy to review your family’s goals and related steps further, please connect with a Fleet and Family EFMP Case Liaison. Contact information in Fleet and Family Support Center    section to your right!

Privacy Act Authority: 36 U.S.C 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; 20 U.S.C 927, Allotment Formula; DoDI 1315.19, The Exceptional Family Member Program

About Us

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a Department of Defense wide program to support retention and career for the Service Member, operational readiness for the Command, and solution focused support customized for the family.

Fleet and Family EFMP Family Support Case Liaisons (elective services) support your family’s goals and action steps/service plans, coordinate with the community, and the Command POC.

Contact information: (click on the installation link)

• Naval Base Kitsap 
  • NBKEFMPCaseLiaisons@us.navy.mil 
• Naval Station Everett  
  • NSEEFMP@us.navy.mil
• Naval Air Station Whidbey Island  
  • NASWI_EFMP@US.NAVY.MIL

EFMP Newsletter

NMRTC (MTF) EFMP Medical Coordinators (required personnel actions) forms enrollment, renewal, updates for categories/assignments and disenrollment for family members with medical conditions residing with the Service Member.  Click here for enrollment forms (DD-2791 and DD2791-1)

Contact information 

NASWI: Naval Medical Readiness Training Center Oak Harbor
3475 N. Saratoga Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98278
360-257-9582, 360-257-9223

Email: usn.whidbey-island.nmrtc-oharbor.list.suitabilitycoordinator@health.mil

NSE: Naval Medical Readiness Training Center Everett
Medical Records Office
2000 West Marine View Dr, Bldg #2010
Everett, WA 98207
425-304-4161 

Email: usn.kitsap.nmrtc-bremerton.list.everett-readiness@health.mil

NBK: MTF EFM Coordinator
Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB)
1 Boone Rd. 
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-475-4616

Email-usn.kitsap.navhospbremertonwa.list.oss-op-screen-efm@health.mil

Command designated POC to enhance communication and support, to orient EFMP families at INDOC and refer to EFMP Medical and Fleet & Family EFMP.

Use our EFMP PCS Checklist as a guide to support your next move!

• County early intervention services for children with medical conditions Birth to 3^rd Birthday  Early Support for Infants & Toddlers | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• Fleet and Family New Parent Support provide prenatal and parenting skills to Expecting Families & Birth to Under Age Four
  • NASWI
  • NSE
  • NBK
• WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women and children Under 5  Find WIC or Family Planning Clinics - Parenthelp123

• General College Funding for Students with Disabilities
• Scholarships for students with disabilities 
• UW DO-IT Pals & Mentors online community to support with college and careers for students with any disability 
• Think College Search identifying college campus options in all States for students with intellectual disabilities (Managed by UMass)
• Center for Independent Living
• For Spouses Military Spouse Education Scholarships, Assistance Programs • Military OneSource
• Veteran Education Benefits 
• Disabled Veteran Survivors & Dependent’s Educational Assistance 

• Sharing Your Child's Disability with the School
• Timeline and Process for requesting an initial special education evaluation or at the time of IEP re-evaluation
• IEP FAQs
• Effective Tool after IEP Meeting, IEP Prior Written Notice
• Free Tutoring and Homework Help for Military Students K- College in all subjects
• Support and Advocacy for IEP and 504
  • State Parent Training Information Centers
  • PAVE: Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment 
  • Open Doors for Multicultural Families (non-English speaking parents)
  • WA Governor’s Office of Education Ombuds Home | Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds
  • OSPI Special Education Liaison 
• School Liaison Officers
  • NASWI
  • NSE
  • NBK
  • SpecialEdConnection is a training and resource portal on special education and 504 plans for Navy EFMP families. Please contact your Installation School Liaison or EFMP Case Liaison to coordinate your access.
• Formal Dispute Resolution Options
  • IEP Dispute Resolution | OSPI 
  • 504 US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
  • RLSO Northwest | U.S. Navy JAG Corps
  • Washington Bar Association
  • Referral to the American Military Pro Bono Project is determined by JAG for E-6 and below Military Pro Bono Project Information - Pro Bono Net

Navy EFMP App 

DoD EFMP & Me App (and EFMP survey)

My Navy Family App 

• How to Apply - Military Survivor Benefits Plan or VA DIC (Guide)
• ABLE 529 tax free plans
• Military Survivor Benefit Plan  1^st Party Special Needs Trust (SNT) required for non-spouse EFMP dependents
• 1st Party Special Needs Trust (SNT) 
• WA DD Endowment Trust Fund 3^rd party and self-settled SNT, required to be WA resident under age 65 with a developmental disability at the time of enrollment and may relocate out of State after enrolled.
• Supported Life Decisions 
• Washington State Courts - Guardian Portal
• FFSC PFM budgeting
  • NASWI
  • NSE
  • NBK
• RLSO Northwest | U.S. Navy JAG Corps
• American Bar Association Military ProBono Project  RLSO referral required with a referral for services they do not provide. Pro Bono civilian legal services for E6 and below.