Over 100,000 military families have members with special needs. These include spouses, children, or dependent parents who require special medical or educational services. These family members have a diagnosed physical, intellectual or emotional condition. We invite you to explore the Special Needs module to learn about and find the resources that will support your family. Please update your bookmarks or favorites so you can return here often and Subscribe to our newsletter. As new items about special needs are added to the website, those who subscribe will be alerted. Check our Special Needs Events section often for community and online happenings!
While MilitaryHOMEFRONT works hard at providing you with the most comprehensive information designed specifically for military families with special needs we realize that you may have needs that go beyond the scope of our website. If that is the case, we encourage you to contact Military OneSource for special needs assistance.
Introducing the Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Toolkit
The DoD Special Needs Parent Tool Kit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared towards helping military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements.
Whether you need to learn about early intervention services or want to learn how to be a more effective advocate for your child, you will find the information you are searching for in the DoD Special Needs Parent Tool Kit.
What's New
Dahlgren's September Your EFMP Newsletter By Dahlgren EFMP
(Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008)
A newsletter that highlights child care and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as upcoming events...Fort Lewis Exceptional Family Member Program September Newsletter By Fort Lewis
(Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008)
A newsletter that highlights the first-ever EFMP Camp at Fort Lewis, back to school points of contacts, helping your children cope with deployments and more..Fort Lewis' EFMP International Pot Luck By Fort Lewis EFMP
(Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008)
An International Potluck for EFMP Families is being held on 20 September.New GI Bill Provides Increased Educational Benefits By DefenseLink
(Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008)
The latest GI Bill considerably improves the opportunity for today's servicemembers to obtain their education...Disability & HR: Tips for Human Resource (HR) Professionals By MilitaryHOMEFRONT Staff
(Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008)
This site contains articles, checklists, a glossary, and links to useful disability resources to help Human Resource (HR) professionals accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Next Step for Higher Ed Video By Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
(Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008)
An excellent video produced by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for adults with disabilities pursuing higher education. New HOMEFRONTConnections Special Needs/EFMP Community By MilitaryHOMEFRONT
(Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008)
MilitaryHOMEFRONT has upgraded the Family Connections Forums. The HOMEFRONTConnections Special Needs/EFMP Community is the new onine networking environment for military families and service providers to discuss special needs and collaborate!
