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HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM

1555 Southgate Road, Building 12, Arlington, VA 22214-5000

Email: efmphh@usmc-mccs.org Website: mccshh.com/EFMP.html

S P E C I A L P O I N T S

O F I N T E R E S T :

EFMP Contacts

EFMP Workshops &

Support Groups

Children’s Fair

Summer Camps

Resource of the

Month: Education Di-

rectory for Children

with Special Needs

PCS: Positive Change

of Schools Workshop

EFMP FAQ: EFMP Re-

location Assistance

TRICARE Tip of the

Month: TRICARE Case

Workers

Henderson Hall Hap-

penings: 1-2-3 Magic,

Facebook Live Chat

Explore DC

HENDERSON HALL EFMP

Program Manager:

703.693.6368

Administrative Support:

703.693.7195

Family Case Workers:

703.693.4172

703.693.6510

Training, Education & Outreach:

703.693.5353

Military children serve too. They make many sacrifices as their parent or

parents serve our nation — frequent moves, multiple schools, family sepa-

rations due to training and deployment, living apart from extended family,

among others. In 1986 Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger designat-

ed April as “The Month of the Military Child” to recognize their many

contributions. Installations and communities around the country and the

world hold events to bring awareness to these young heroes. Some of

these special events scheduled for our area include:

Saturday, April 12, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Appreciation of the Military

Child at the USMC Museum at Quantico. Celebrate with kid-friendly ac-

tivities including puppet shows, book readings, a LEGO display and face

painting. "Chesty the Bulldog" will also be on site for photos opportuni-

ties.

Tuesday, April 15: Operation “Purple Up.” Wear purple on this day to

show support and thank military youth for their support and sacrifices.

Purple symbolizes all branches of the

military, as it is the combination of Army

green, Marine red, and Coast Guard,

Navy and Air Force blue. Post your pho-

tos to social media with the tag

#PurpleUp2014 and get the buzz going!

Saturday, April 26, 11:00 am – 2:00

pm: 7th Annual Children’s Fair, Smith

Gym Henderson Hall. Enjoy a day of fun-

filled activities, games, and crafts. See

page 3 for more information on this per-

ennial favorite Henderson Hall event.

Salute to the Military Child

By Debbie Baker, Training, Education & Outreach Specialist

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For event registration:

efmphh@usmc-mccs.org or 703-693-5353

Please register at least 1 day prior to event

Schedule subject to change

EFMP WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GROUPS

DATE TIME TOPIC PLACE

Apr 17 1100-1300

Positive Change of Schools

Light Lunch Provided! See

page 6 for more info.

Henderson Hall

Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

Apr 21 1100-1300 PCS: Positive Change of

Schools

Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5

Ground floor, Room 146, Wash, DC

Apr 24 1200-1300 Respite Care Reimbursement

Program Orientation

Henderson Hall

Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

or WebEx*

May 15 1100-1300 Supplementary Security

Income (SSI)

Henderson Hall

Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

May 19 1100-1300 Supplementary Security

Income (SSI)

Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5

Ground floor, Room 146, Wash, DC

May 22 1200-1300 Respite Care Reimbursement

Program Orientation

Henderson Hall

Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

or WebEx*

* WebEx is a web-based meeting platform. See webex.com for more information, or contact us with ques-

tions at 703-693-5353 or efmphh@usmc-mccs.org.

For more information about EFMP events see the EVENTS section of our

webpage: mccshh.com/EFMP.html or email us at efmphh@usmc-mccs.org

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Interested in finding a summer camp for your kids? The process can be exciting and overwhelming. There are so many choices – how do you choose? And once you’ve chosen how do you prepare your child (and yourself!) for the experience? Below are some helpful re-sources that will get your started:

> The American Camp Association website, http://www.campparents.org/, has a wealth of information for parents about camps: camp selection, readiness, child and youth develop-ment, and issues of importance to families. Their “Find a Camp” webpage, http://find.acacamps.org, steps you through many camp choices including those that specialize in specific special needs and programs for special populations such as “Children of Military.”

> Choosing a summer camp that is a good fit for your child may seem especially daunting if

your child has special needs. This article steps you through the process of researching the different types of camps, as well as benefits of camp, starting your camp search, doing your research, and the questions to ask: http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/finding_camp_special_needs.html#

> Preparing your child with special needs for summer camp can take more pre-planning. Kid-shealth.org has a good article on that process, and can get you thinking about the issues that may need to be addressed: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/sending_child_camp.html

> Fairfax County Public Schools has an extensive list of summer camps, organized by disabil-ity type. And these camps are open to all, not just Fairfax County students; in fact many of the camps listed are located in Maryland: http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/additional/summer_camps/.

> For military child-specific programs check out the Military OneSource webpage, Depart-ment of Defense Summer Camp Experiences, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/cyt?content_id=268111.

> The Center for Parent Information and Resources has listings for camps open to all kids, and also those for kids with disabilities: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/camps/.

The summer camp resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. They do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by the USMC. Contact the camps directly for fees and availability.

Summer Camp Resources Check out these sites for special needs summer camp resources

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The Education Directory for Children with Special Needs (http://

apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=EFMP_DIRECTORY:HOME:0) provides mili-

tary families who have children with special needs the information they need to make

informed assignment decisions and easier transitions. It provides general information

about early intervention and special education services available on or near military in-

stallations in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Although designed for chil-

dren with special needs, this directory is also useful for any military family transition-

ing with school-age children. The directory assists in identifying school districts (on or

near an installation) responsible for the provision of educational services to military

children. Knowing the districts and schools is helpful when a family is considering

where to live - especially if they will reside off the installation. The Directory is de-

signed so that all the user has to do is select the state, and then the installation the

sponsor will be assigned to in order to get a list of the early intervention agencies and

school districts. Links then take them to the websites for early intervention agencies,

school districts and schools.

The directory consists of two components:

The Early Intervention Directory focusing on early intervention services for chil-

dren birth through 3 years old

The School-Age Directory focusing on education services for children with special

needs, 3 through 21 years old

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

Education Directory

for Children with Special Needs

Wear purple on April 15th to

recognize military kids!

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Did you know that beneficiaries who receive care for chronic, high-risk/high-cost, catastrophic or terminal illnesses may receive TRICARE case management services at no extra cost? Case managers are usually nurses or social workers who can help patients and families figure out complex health care and support systems. This could be a huge help for families who qualify. Go to www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/SpecialNeeds/CaseManagement to find more information and see if you qualify.

TRICARE Tip of the Month

Behavioral Health Services

EFMP

Frequently Asked Question

Question: How does the EFMP provide relocation assistance?

Answer: Once you receive orders, please contact the Henderson Hall EFMP office for assis-

tance. The Henderson Hall EFMP office will coordinate with the gaining/losing EFMP office to

assist you in connecting services between duty stations. This “warm hand-off" (WHO) pro-

cess ensures a smooth and seamless Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

transition. Prior to your PCS from Henderson Hall, please complete

the EFMP Family Transition Checklist (http://mccshh.com/pdf/

EFMP_Transition_Checklist.pdf, relocation (resources are included on this

link) and then forward the information to your Henderson Hall EFMP Fam-

ily Case Worker (FCW). As part of the EFMP WHO process and in order

to ensure the continuum of care for your EFM, your FCW will review your

completed checklist and then forward it to the gaining installation and to

your new Family Case Worker so that he/she can assist you in finding the appropriate re-

sources and support services at your new duty station.

DISCLAIMER:

The contents of this document do not

necessarily reflect the views or policies

of the Department of Defense, nor

does the mention of trade names, com-

mercial products, gift suggestions, or

organizations imply endorsement by

the USMC.

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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

~ Helen Keller

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