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EFMP News • January 2014 Bldg. 2140, Room 400/253-967-9704/9705 1

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Exceptional Family Member Program January 2014

Page 2 & 7Events & Support Groups

Scholarships for Persons Affected by a Bleeding DisorderPage 3

WWE Visits EFMP!Page 6

Pages 4-5

EFMP Holiday ConcertPictures

Happy New Year 2014!

Local Support GroupsPages 2 & 7


In this issue:

Army Community Service (ACS)Director: Alecia R. Grady

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, Rm. 400JBLM-Lewis Main

usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-member@mail.mil

EFMP Program Manager: Mary Herrera253-967-9704

EFMP Staff Members:

Upcoming Events, pg. 2-3Scholarships Opportunity, pg. 3EFMP Holiday Concert Pics, pg. 4-5WWE Visits EFMP, pg. 6Local Support Groups, pg. 2 & 7Birth-to-Three Services, pg. 7EFMP Enrollment Process, pg. 7Resources at your fingertips, pg. 8

Nancy Dozier: 253-967-9705Carol Watrous: 253-967-3451Cheryl Hoyson: 253-967-5795Lynn Shick: 253-967-3464Anthony Buggage: 253-982-2695

The EFMP office has an open-door policyregarding assistance to our Families. Please feel free to contact us if you have any ques-tions about available services, concerns, or if you need resources or advocacy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civiliancommunity.

EFMP Family Friendly Movie Jan 18, 12-2:00 pm, McChord Theater. FREE. Sensory controlled environment. Perfect for special needs and young viewers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own snacks. For more information contact 253-982-2695

Friends of Western WashingtonJan 18, 10:00 am, Play Group for the Down Syndrome Community at Children’s Therapy Center, 8717 S Hosmer St, Tacoma. For information contact Shannon French at 253-224-0397, Susan Jackson at 253-565-2266, or on Facebook at: on.fb.me/11gEfJw.

Wishing you a happy & healthy New Year!

-Your JBLM ACS EFMP StaffPURPAS– Monthly MeetingJan 8, 6:30-8:00 pm, Henry Foss High School, 2112 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, Rooms 213A & 215A. Bring your own beverage; snacks will be provided. For more information please contact Susan Jackson or Sybille White at 253-565-2266.

Special Families of Pierce County Jan 9, 6:00-8:00 pm, “Using Social Stories To Encourage Positive Behavior”. Speaker: Marti Cates, Early Childhood Educator at A Step Ahead of Pierce County. Contact [email protected].

January EvEnts


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SKIES Registration Monday, Jan 2 - 24Parent Central Services, Lewis Main & McChord Field (map) to register for February SKIES classes. Last day to register for classes is the 4th Friday of every month. For a description of classes or to register your

child, go to JBLMmwr.com & click on the yellow WebTrac button.

Special Olympics Track & Field and Aquatics registration Feb. 3 through Mar 21ages 8-18, $50/child

Seeking scholarship candidates for persons affected by a bleeding disorder including anyone who has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder; a caregiver; parent or sibling in the same household affected by a bleeding disorder. Applicants must be seeking education from an accredited college, university, or certified training program. At least one award will be made to an applicant pursuing education in a health related field. Awards are primarily merit based, but financial need will be considered as well. The applicant is encouraged to include a copy of their current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or other statement of need with their application package. All personal information will be treated as completely confidential. Hemophilia of North Carolina will never share, give or sell the applicant’s name, address, financial or health-related

information to any other organization, company or individual without their express permission. Scholarship winners may be asked (though not required) to submit a photograph and sign a release form for publicity purposes. This scholarship program is funded by BioRx and administered by Hemophilia of North Carolina. Applicants are not required to be – nor is any preference given to – residents of North Carolina. To obtain an additional application, send an email to Chris Barnes: [email protected] written application, essay, two (2) letters of recommendation, transcript(s), FAFSA (or other statement of financial need) to:BioRx/HNC Scholarship Committee, Hemophilia of North Carolina, 260 Town Hall Drive, Suite A, Morrisville, NC 27560.866.44.BIORX | 866.442.4679 | www.BioRxHemophilia.com

Scholarships for persons affected by a bleeding disorder BioRx and Hemophilia of North Carolina


2013 EFMP Holiday Party Pics

Special thanks to the “SOC-I Salmon Dixieland Jazz Band“

ensemble, an offshoot of the 56th Army Band, for the fourth annual, interactive holiday concert on December 12th, for our Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exceptional Families. The setting at Lewis North Chapel was especially conducive for a relaxed afternoon of familiar holiday tunes. Children were able to wander, ask questions, or grab a snack. Two young

boys had an opportunity to play the drums while a third dozed in his mom’s arms. We truly strive to make all of our activities

“Family friendly” and inclusive. If you were unable to join us this year, please consider adding the “fifth” annual holiday concert to your “to do” list for next December!


tHank you soc-i salMon dixiEland

Jazz Band!

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On December 11th, Service Members and Families

at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) were invited to participate in a variety of “meet and greet” sessions with members of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Families from the Exceptional Family Member and Survivor Outreach Services programs were given the opportunity to request autographs, snap photos, and have a question and answer time with The Big Show, Mike “The Mitz”, Daniel Bryan, Booker T, and Diva Aksan. The wrestlers were very open and animated in answering questions; clearly, everyone had a wonderful time.

Several small groups of the WWE spent the day at

numerous locations throughout the JBLM community gathering footage for the “Tribute to the

Troops” show. Activities included training and range experiences, the “Be A Star” anti-bullying campaign rally at Hillside Youth Center, lunch with service members at various dining facilities and a “WWE and Me” promotional reading celebration.

The final event of the evening showcased a match at

the McChord Field Hangar 4 entertaining more than 3,000 service members and their families. Featured entertainers included Cena, Mysterio, CM Punk and Aberdeen WA native Daniel Bryan. Recording artist Chris Daughtry and comedian Jeff Dunham with his signature puppets “Achmed the Dead Terrorist” and “Peanut” rounded out the night’s festivities.

Cena expressed the WWE’s appreciation and respect for

WWE VISITS EFMP!our U.S. military members citing their selflessness and dedication. This is why he especially enjoys visiting service members stating: “Being here with these guys and gals and being active with Make-A-Wish, it certainly brings validation to what you do.”


EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services.

Family Resource Coordination/Pierce County: 253-798-3790

South Sound Parent To Parent/Thurston County: 360-352-1126

Holly Ridge Center/Kitsap and Mason counties: 360-373-2536

Community Health Access Program (CHAP)/King County: 206-284-0331

Support groups for you & yours

PURPASA family support group open to all (parents, children, and help-ing professionals) for individuals with Autism. Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Henry Foss High School, 2112 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, Rooms 213A and 215A from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Bring your own beverage; snacks will be provided. For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266. Susan Jackson: [email protected] or Sybille White: [email protected].

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individ-uals with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities. It is located at 6315 South 19th Street, Tacoma. Call 253-565-9000 for further informa-tion. The website is www.tacid.org and has a program link to an ex-tensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support, employment, recovery and well-ness, housing, independent living, and veterans’ services.

If your Family member has a health con-dition that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic, he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical, DD Form 2792. If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan, he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion, DD Form 2792-1. Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner, if there are significant changes.

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expiration; it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment.

Army — Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower, on the first floor, left side, just past the chapel, room 1-28-17. For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings, please call 253-968-3659/0254/ 1370. This office is closed on Thursdays.

Air Force — Submit your completed enrollment forms to the EFMP/FMRC office on the first floor of the 62nd Medical Clinic. For a PCS screening or for ques-tions call SSGT McDonald at 253-982-3350. For Air Force Respite Care, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695.

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, Room 400, JBLM-Lewis Main; Bldg. 552, Airman & Family Readiness Center, JBLM-McChord Field.

Installation and local resources and ser-vices, housing and school issues, IEP/504 plans, respite care, systems navigation, advocacy, support groups, monthly newsletter, disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families.

SPECIAl FAMIlIES OF PIERCE COUnTythe corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue. Street parking is free after 6 pm. Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month. To RSVP go to: www.exceptional-families.org/events.html. Contact Angela Fish at [email protected] for further information.

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound region.Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Avenue, on


Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoice.org (Counseling)

Addresources.org (ADD/ADHD)

Autismsocietyofwa.org (Autism)

Autismspeaks.org (Autism)

Biorxhemophilia.com (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-families.org (SN Support Group)

Featwa.org (Autism)

Gluten.net (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdc.org (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Piercecountywa.org/companionship (Pierce County Parks & Recreation)

Special-families.org (SN Parent Support Group)

Stompproject.org (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashington.org (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetwork.org (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceAcommonvoice.org (A Common Voice)

Efoodnet.org (Pierce County Food Banks)

Militaryhomefront.dod.mil

MilitaryOneSource.mil

MyTricare.com (Tricare)

Operationhomefront.net/PacificNorthwest

Uhcmilitarywest.com (Tricare Western Region)

Usacares.org (Military Family Assistance Center)

Children’s ServicesNaccra.org (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfa.org (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesd.org (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2p.org (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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