• Mission:
  The Fort Richardson Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides advocacy and assistance to service members who have a family member with special needs. Any family member who requires special medical or educational services must be enrolled. Medical or educational needs that qualify for enrollment include (but are not limited to) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asthma, Diabetes, Learning Disorders, Down Syndrome, and Mental Illness, including treatment for anxiety or depression.
  
  EFMP provides resources and referral to available community services, support groups, education workshops, and recreational activities. EFMP advocates on behalf of soldiers and families who may be experiencing difficulty in obtaining the services they feel they need. We also have a resource library with books and videos on a variety of topics that are available for checkout.
  
  It is a requirement that all family members obtain an re EFMP screening prior to soldiers approval for family travel to Alaska. If you will be PCSing to Alaska, contact the EFMP manager at your installation to initiate the screening process.
  
  Early Intervention Services:
  Our community is fortunate to have an early intervention program to serve children ages birth to three years who are diagnosed with or at risk for developmental delays. The program provides, speech, occupational, physical therapy, and other services to eligible children. You do not need a referral form to access this program.
  
  On Post - For persons residing on Ft. Richardson, we offer special educational classes and support groups available to meet your child's needs. ("TLC" - Together, Listening and Connecting)
  
  Off Post - Special Educational classes and support groups are offered in the surrounding schools.
  
  EFMP Resource Directory
  
  Overseas Family Travel Clearance
  Ft. Richardson, Military Personnel Div.
  Family Travel, 907 384-1024
  
  US Army Medical Activity Alaska
  Alaska EFMP Special Needs Advisor
  907 361-5825
  
  US Army Medical Activity Alaska
  Ft. Richardson, MTF, 907 384-7514
  
  TriCare
  Military Treatment Facility
  3rd Medical Group
  Elmendorf AFB, AK
  Main: 907 580-6400
  Appt line: 907 580-2778(APPT)
  
  Parent Community Resource Links:
  Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
  Anchorage School District (ASD) Calendars
  
  Community Resources:
  Ft. Richardson School Liaison Officer
  907 240-3265
  
  Anchorage School District Special Education
  907 742-4236
  
  Alaska Autism Resource Center
  Toll free: 866 301-7372, 907 334-1300
  
  Asthma & Allergy Foundation of Alaska
  Toll free: 800 651-4914, 907 696-4810
  
  Military Child Education Coalition

Respite Care Program

Additional EFMP services available through:
Troop Medical Clinic-EFMP (907) 384-7514.

EFMP Document Links:

DD 2792 EFMP Medical Summary
(To be completed by Sponsor/Patient/Guardian and the patient’s Physician)
DA 5888 Overseas Family Screening
(To be completed by Sponsor, Military Personnel, and Army EFMP Physician)
EFMP Screening Questionnaire
(To be completed by Sponsor/Patient and Army EFMP Screening Coordinator)
EFMP Query Sheet
(To be completed by Sponsor)
DA Form 7246

Turn in all completed documents at your nearest Army Military Treatment Facility for processing the EFMP.

For more information, call the EFMP Manager, 384-0225
(907) 384-0225, or DSN 317-384-0225, fax (907) 384-0282