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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Families with a member who has medical, educational or developmental needs

EFMP is mandatory enrollment for active duty families with a member who has qualifying special needs. It has three parts: identification and enrollment, assignment coordination to make sure needed services exist at a new location, and family support to help find resources. DoD has worked to standardize EFMP processes across the services, and the EFMP and Me online tool provides checklists for enrollment, PCS moves and other life events.

How to use it

Start or update your enrollment before orders are final, and contact EFMP Family Support at the gaining installation before you arrive.

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Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.

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