Special Education/EIS

All states and territories must provide early intervention services to children who have, or are at risk for having, developmental delays, from birth to their third birthday.

Most CONUS locations, local school districts or health departments provide these early intervention services. The program is called different names in different areas, but it is often referred to as Part C because that is the section of the law that pertains to early intervention. The Education Directory for Children with Special Needs has a list of resources specific to each state to help you determine who you should contact. Your installation EFMP Family Support provider can also answer your questions.

If you are moving OCONUS or to a CONUS location with a DODEA school (and you live on installation), your child will receive EIS through the Defense Department’s Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, or EDIS, program.

When moving, you should hand carry copies of your child's most current individual family service plan, or IFSP, and the most current evaluation reports to your new home to ensure they are not lost.

All states and territories provide special education and related services to eligible children between the ages of 3 through 21.

When a child transfers to a different district in the same state, the new school must provide a free, appropriate public education, including comparable services, until the previously held IEP is adopted or a new one is developed and implemented. When a child transfers to another state, the receiving school must provide comparable services until an IEP review can determine if a new evaluation or IEP is appropriate.

If you are moving and your child receives special education and related services, you should hand carry all necessary school and medical documents, including the most current IEP and current evaluation reports. Hand carrying these documents ensures that they are not lost and allows the new school to begin the process as soon as you arrive.

• Education Directory for Children with Special Needs
• EFMP & Me digital tool
• Individualized Education Program & Moving
• Special Needs Parent Toolkit
• Special Needs Resources
• Exceptional Family Member Program videos

The Exceptional Family Member Program has three important components: identification and enrollment, assignment coordination, and family support.

• Identification and enrollment ensures that special needs – diagnosis, frequency of care, medications and special accommodations – are documented. Visit the Army EFMP site to learn more about the Army EFMP assignment and screening process,
• Assignment coordination process ensures EFMP-enrolled Soldiers’ family members’ special needs requirements are considered when an enrolled Soldier is identified for a permanent change of station. Learn more about the Army’s Assignment Process on U.S. Army Human Resources Command.
• Family support is provided by EFMP Family Support providers at the installation Military and Family Support Centers. EFMP Family Support provides information and referrals for military and community services, and non-clinical case management services. To learn more about the Army EMFP Family Support resources and information, visit Army OneSource.

Exceptional Family Member Program  (BAACH Hospital – Camp Humphreys)

Welcome to the 65th Medical Brigade EFMP

The Exceptional Family Member Program is a Department of Defense program designed to identify and document the special medical and/or educational needs of a soldier’s family members and ensure that those needs are considered during the assignment process. Enrollment in the EFMP is mandatory for all active duty military sponsors who have family members with special medical and/or educational needs. Enrollment should be completed at the time of initial diagnosis of medical problems and/or awareness of educational concerns. The program applies to adults as well as children up to 21 years of age. EFMP screening is required for all sponsors requesting command sponsorship, consecutive overseas tours, AIP or an addition to orders. Building 3030 Hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., DSN 315-737-1283, Comm  0503-337-1283

Exceptional Family Member Program family support helps service members and their families identify and access programs and services.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Information and referrals for military and community services
• Education and outreach
• Information about available local school and early intervention services
• Warm handoffs to the Exceptional Family Member Program at new locations
• Non-clinical case management, including individualized services plans

For more information about the 65th Medial Brigade and resources, please visit https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/65thmedbde/index.asp#

USAG Yongsan-Casey Area II EFMP System Navigator is located at K16 building 302, room 307. Hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to  5 p.m., DSN 315-722-1369, Comm 0503-322-1369.