Sunday, December 18, 2005

Exceptional Family Member Program

November 8, 2005

Met with EFMP people - a Department of Defence program that helps special needs military families deal with duty station assignments to ensure that the exceptional family member has access to adequate care.

I submitted paperwork and a letter from Wyatt's surgeon and geneticist regarding the care he would require. To see everything written on paper was overwhelming - there were 10 specialists listed.

I was told to research our top three preferences for bases and to write a letter to the officer in charge of duty station assignment. We are not guaranteed to get our first choice, but having enrolled in the EFMP should help our chances.

I found an amazing website called cleftAdvocate which listed each state's Cleft Palate Team and contact information. I sent an email to all of the teams we might be stationed near requesting further information.

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